Welcome to Part 1 of our How to Choose a Snare Drum Guide Snare Drum Width or Diameter There are three sizes for snare drums based on their diameter or width. The smallest diameter is 10 inches and these are called popcorn snare drums. The next range has a diameter ranging from 12 inches to [...]

In 1909, brothers William F. Ludwig and Theo Ludwig founded a drum company called Ludwig and Lugwig.  They began manufacturing bass drum pedals that was capable of playing faster beats then other products at that time.  The company quickly grew, and started developing many different types of drums, especially brass snare drums and wooden drums.  [...]

Birch has been a top chosen wood for snare drums for many years. The wood has been used for centries, for toys, lumber, cabinets and more. It’s properties are similar to maple, however it’s significantly easier to stain and has produces a rich bright tone. They have a beautiful finish, and an overall great look, [...]

Maple has been for years the most preferred and chosen wood among drummers for entire drum kits and snare drums. There are good reasons for this due to the specific sound properties that are exhibited in the wood itself. Slow grown maple trees have very fine growth rings and a very straight grain. This makes [...]

Yamaha has been building drums in Japan and Indonesia since 1967.  They grew rapidly, and in 1987 they acquired the Premier Percussion Factory in England. Today Yamaha Snare drums can be found in all types of metals and woods including popular varieties like birch, maple, and steel.

Tama is one of the most popular drum brands on the market.  They’re known for their well-made hardware and sturdiness.  They began their humble beginnings in 1965 under the name “Star Drums” in Japan.  The drum business began to grow, and were introduced into the American market, competing with Rogers, Slingerland and Ludwig.

In 1950, Katsumi Yanagisawa founded Pearl Drums. They began manufacturing music stands, but quickly grew to include drum kits, marching drums, timpani, Latin percussion instruments, stands, accessories and cymbals. In 1957, the company began exporting worldwide. As the popularity of rock-n-roll music was on the rise, so did the demand for drum kits. In 1961, [...]