*HEY Y'ALL. If you've had one headache too many trying to tune your snare, go grab it right now and tune it along with me in this workshop. All you'll need is two drum keys! Keep in mind that every single snare is different, so exact number of turns is irrelevant. Don't overthink it. Use your feel and your ears. Let's go! 🤓🥁*
The biggest challenge to doing this was finding 2 drum keys. I have a bunch but who knows where the hell they are. Thanks for the tip though, seriously simplifies things
Awesome tutorial Rob!!! Can't tell you how many times I've spent hours overthinking and having mental breakdowns over this issue... Your method works without the headache...Thanks!!
@@mikeglazier5993 Hey Mike, here's a tip. I don't know how close you live to a music store, or a drum shop. Or maybe you could buy some online. DW makes some really cool drum keys, and they come in 2 packs. And they come pre drilled so they're easy to attach to a key chain.
Freaking awesome! Of the snares I own I decided to go with the Stewart Copeland model for this tutorial. Steel snares usually break my brain in half, now it sounds better than it ever did! Thank you Rob!
I love this guy, I have adopted the "feel" mentallity. I feel my drums, I feel the sound no need for fancy methods that take ages. Great video as always.
Drums aren't manufactured to the tolerances where a number of turns of the drum key makes any sense. One thing no one ever mentions though is his ability to actually play, which makes the drum sound good. If I was playing his drum set, you can bet 1 million dollars it wouldn't sound as good.
Torque o meters are for other tune-specific drums and other shells. This video is a general free- feel tune guide. Fine tuning in recording or emphasis based activity might require a tuning dial to correct any anomalies in the tension aspect. Enjoy...
Hey Rob! Just uploaded spanish subtitles and video title+description translation as well. Please make sure to approve them so my fellow spaniards and latin americans can appreciate this great workshop. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I've been playing drums since 5th grade in 1964. I always obsessed about tuning when changing heads. I worked this along with you and you're right -- it really is this simple. Thanks so much!
After finishing the video 3 times, I can say BY FAR best tuning video out there. I began on an electric kit and never had to learn, so now I play on an acoustic, I have to tune. Ive watched tens of videos and this is by far the best and most clear. Amazing amazing stuff. Now I gotta go ask my wife if I can given on patron 😁
Yep, that's my situation exactly. I play an e-kit so I never had to learn to tune... but now I'm in charge of a backline at some amateur talent shows and the rental drums sound like crap even though they're very good drums.. these videos helped a lot!
What’s up everyone. I don’t normally write any comments on anything, but I had to on this one. Rob is a geniuses!!!! I have been trying for years to find a person to tell me how to tune my drums. I have watched many, many videos on utube and all over the internet, none of them have achieved the results to make my drum set sound right. I stumbled on Rob”s instructional video the other day and gave it a try. WOW, what a easy and perfect way to achieve perfection. THIS WORKS !!!!!! Thank you so much.
This guy is so down to earth...its so refreshing...and I tell you what: he's right. I tuned my sonor kit lately after I had watched his tuning advises and it worked well...as he said: it is no rocket science after all.
I know. I have a CB snare that my sister-in-law bought at a yard sale for $10. I told my wife to give her $20 for it. It had a couple of broken lugs and the throw-off didn't work. I spent $12 for parts to fix it. The drummer that I have been working with lately has a 1970 Ludwig kit. When he comes over he brings his own kick pedal and a Sabian 10" splash that he really likes. One day I asked him, "Why don't you bring your Supraphonic?" He said, "Becuase I don't care what it is, your snaredrum sounds great!" It's all tuning. And I have been recommending your tuning videos to anybody who wants to know. Good to see the updates.
I'm a self taught hack that just learned behind a kit years ago. I've realized my technique is trash so i've been going backwards and now working on real fundamentals. I'm also revisiting a lot of things like tuning tips and getting sounds out of a drum that I actually want. Your videos have been great man really. Can't stress it enough. A pleasure to watch and listen, thank you.
You have cured me of crappy sounding snare drum. For over 30 years my snare drum has suffered. Thank you Mr. Brown for all your work you put in to helping us drummer around the world!!!!
I feel after watching a handful of your videos that its such a breather. Many other drum tutorials is almost always SO much fast talking and horribly over complicated. I really like your style man.
This is one of the most useful videos I’ve ever come across. Over the weekend done a 12 hour studio session and used this technique to tune my snare several times. It sounded incredible. I was happy, the sound engineer and producers were happy and kept commenting on how great the snare sounded. Thanks man 👍
We should call you Rob "Magic" Brown. IT INCREDIBLY WORKED. Despite having a really low quality snare, with heads of over a year old, I achieved a sound I've never achieved before. It was also the fastest and easiest method I'd tried. Thanks you so much Rob "Beatdown" Brown!
Glad I came across your video Rob. One would think that after playing drums for 55+ years I would know how to tune a snare to my liking. But, I've been so frustrated with my DW snare the past few years I was ready to trade it in. So I changed my snare drum tuning method according to your video, and lo and behold I am now liking the sound of this drum more than I ever have. Yes, less science and more feel. Thank you
GREAT lesson! As an old automobile mechanic i say look at the drum key, feel it in your hands, it is engineered to put a certain amount of tension into the system, if it's getting hard to turn the key with your bare hands, that's too much!
Just purchased a used 5.5x14 Craviotto snare. I thought I may have tightened the bottom head "too tight", so I loosened both heads and started from scratch and applied your tuning method. After about 10-15 min of retuning, I found out that I had brought the bottom head right back to where it previously was. Which wasn't too tight at all, but "finger feel bottom head tight". No matter what level of player a drummer may be-beginner to big name pro, your videos apply! Keep on groovin and putting forth more quality videos!
I had been fighting tuning my rack toms and floor toms for years! I watched your other video and have to say. They sound better than ever! Tuning until the wrinkles are gone is the best method ever!!! Thanks!
Man I absolutely love your videos. I really dig the laid back mentality. You explain things so much more simple. I’ve used your method and my drums sound great. Thanks bro
Thank you for these tuning tutorials! I just got my first drum kit about 2 weeks ago for Christmas. I have had a lot of stress and worry about tuning. Your tutorials are super easy to follow. I want to thank you for sharing your methods for everyone. P.s. I am only 11, so I have not played drums long, maybe 9-10 months.
No joke man. Im feeling Sooolid with your videos, been about 10yrs for me. Gettin back to the skins and your helping me stay groovy and starting with a prefect foundation Rob...Primo
I think I have used every technique. Then I came across you’re turning videos and I’m so incredibly pleased how I was able to dial in my set so quickly and it sounds amazing 🤩. Rob ; a big shout out to you and you’re channel. I love you’re kit, you’re approach to breaking things down. Enjoying all your stuff. Thanks man
This guy is a savior to all who haven't been playing drums their whole lives but need to get up and running quickly. My drums sound 100% better because of this guy!
I just tuned 2 snares in 15 minutes max using this video and they sound better than I have ever heard them. I have a set of tom heads coming later this week for my son's kit and will be using his tom tuning video to do that. Thanks Rob, you rock!
Rob, Thank you SO much for this game changing series of No Hassle Drum Tuning lessons! This has been a life saver for me., learning how to NOT over-think-it. ALL of my drum kits, from 16-24" kicks and various low priced snare and toms now sound so great! My band members last night were amazed at the difference (Gretsch kit), and drumming on them is much more fun now. "Opened up" sound all around, I'm just floored. The method fixed up my Gretsch Catalina Jazz and Ludwig breakbeat kits so well, that I had to drag out my formerly pathetic sounding 1971 Ludwig super classic 24x14" kick drum (that I saved as it has Chuck Berry's signature on it, from a '91 gig I played with him) and try your method on it. If it could be saved, I was going to be amazed. I'm amazed and ever SO THANKFUL to you for making it so easy. I believe that a hidden part of your lesson is just to "be confided that the drums ARE going to sound great", casting all differing opinions about tunings by genre out-the-window, and just letting the drums SING in their own voice. What a concept. I bow deeply to your sweet caring soul, and your talent, brilliance, and bravery.
ive played since 1969.if only i had this method back then.thanks a million rob.my whole kit sounds great fast now.yes the key is bottom snare head tight.blessings to you.its never to late.
I did everything you said on my snare , Tom's, floor tom ,and bass drum , the only problem I had a lot of ring on my bass drum so I put a throw fleece in it man my drums( Tama's ) sound like phil Collins in the air tonight, it's like my drums are alive now , wow what a difference, beatdown your the man I will be sending you a donation soon wow you know your stuff A+ sir the church is in for a surprise tomorrow morning Thank you , I'm gonna see what else you have going on, peace God bless and thank you . I will be sending you a thank you gift next week.
After years of trying different methods, you have taken all the science and methodology out of tuning drums. I changed the resonant and batter heads on my 7 piece Tama Star classic kit in under 2 hours! Best of all, it has never sounded better! Thanks for keeping it simple and real!
As much as I overthought tom tuning... I way overthought snare tuning. Again, my mind is blown how easily you demystified tuning and now I've got all 3 of my snares sounding better than the ever have. Excellent content, love it, man.
After watching about 20 snare tuning videos I was completely confused. Plus, about 80% of them I thought the snare did not sound all that great when they got done. OTOH, you got 3 great sounds in a few minutes. The most frustrating thing is when I hear "the bottom head needs to be nice and tight - but not too tight". The magic words this time were "don't overthink it". I had my snare sounding the best ever in about 2 minutes, plus one more minute to adjust the snares a little better (I just installed new Puresound snares - the split ones, I forget the name).. Love your vids and your personality too. All the best from another Brown (Phil).
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I've had your video in my Watch Later for months now and just realised that your method could've saved HOURS of time trying to get my toms to sound right if only I had watched it earlier... Thank you so much for your great tips and videos!
best snare tuning tutorial i've seen yet! i used to follow those whi overthink it a lot like counting turns etc.without getting any good results, but this one got me the perfect sound i need, thanks a lot!
Man Rob I'm glad I grabbed my snare and followed along with you man. I've been having a hard time lately trying to get rid of snare buzz. I have 12 toms and no matter what I'd do, one of them would make the snare buzz. I was going nuts yesterday. I did this method with you and not only is my snare sounding great, but the buzz is now gone too. Much appreciated man! Simple is sometimes better. Now let me get back to building my rocket ship.
How about whichever "one" of those 12 Tom's is creating the noise you take that Tom and throw it in the trash. I'm sure 11 Tom's if enough for you to hack away your out of time single strokes at.
Wow, you’re just fckn awesome, i watched maybe like 4 entire videos about tuning, and not even one of those dudes mentioned the bottom, this is what pretty much all of us average drummer needed, thnx man
I got both versions of the tune bot, drum dial, and a torque key. Tried so many methods of tuning. I ran into his method. And it sounds just as good but a whole lot easier. Thx.
Stixx and Stonerz I do too. The cool thing about the tune bot is that if you’re recording and want to recall snare sounds you bank the tunings and get it right back where you want with precision.
Thanks Rob. Got my second snare out yesterday and it sounded really bad- dull, poor snare response. Tried tweaking (one drum key) as it had sounded good last time I played it but couldn’t get anywhere and it just choked. Followed your advice here (with I must admit some cynicism) and I’m truly astounded by how quickly I got a fantastic sound in about 5 minutes. Best it’s ever sounded with a little bit of ring which I also like. The 2 keys seem to be the key! Thanks again Rob. Amazing.
Wow... when you dropped the tuning way down low - it's EXACTLY the sound I'd been trying to achieve. I always tuned my snare like an orchestral snare - very mid-tone and crisp. After seeing this --- I'm convinced. I need to re-tune. Can't wait to get home and try it.
Wow tuning drums made easy , seems like it wud take me 30 minutes to tune , I'm going to try this method , rob u made it look so easy, thank u you always inspire me !! Thank u buddy God bless u
oh my god mate! This mans really saved me, first time ever tuning a new kit and I watched all your tuning videos to help me out! Really gets down to the point and makes me drums sound jolly
im playing on a Gretsch 14 x 6.5 Silver Series Snare Drum, Walnut with Maple Inlay not the best out there but it does its job, what i discovered is that the sneer vires also play a importan role in the setup how tight or loose they are
Your entire tuning series has just helped me so IMMENSLY setting up my son’s first drumkit. So easy, quick and with great sounding results. You are awesome!
Personally I don't like to crank up resonant drumhead because it kills the tonality of the drum. I like to tune resonant head and batter head in some kind "tone in" relation. In other words: to keep them play/sing along. Recently I purchased Ludwig 14x8 raw brass snare (I wasn't entirely happy about previous Yamaha Recording Custom brass 14x6.5 and I returned it) and it sounds fantastic in low (both resonant and batter head) tuning.
Rob Brown, thanks for all of your tutoring and help. Don’t ever loose your simplicity and your care for sharing your knowledge. I really do follow your advices. There are al lot of us who respect you and admire you. Thanks a lot guy !
I love this guy many of the teachers say they are doing there vids for learners but to me it's more like look what I can do that you cant or kinda showing off a little but rob really does break everything down for slowwww people like me and he makes ya feel like wanting to continue on to learn instead of giving up, which I felt like doing with so many of the other teachers, many many thanks x
Thanks for updating this Rob! I’ve been tuning my snare like this ever since you posted the first video! Has helped me so much! I’ve been directing people to your channel also for years whenever someone asks about tuning! Thanks again!!!
Finally was able to afford new heads for all my drums. This is the best my snare has ever sounded. Thanks so much and keep making awesome videos. You inspire me to better my playing and knowledge of the drums.
You rule man! From the tom and kick vids from while back to the snare. When people talk to me about tuning, I just tell em Rob "Beatdown" Brown. Tuning is such a big deal, and so many references I've been to over the years make it so complicated. Your tuning vids are priceless man. Can't thank ya enough bud.
Seeing this now for the first time. This is THE single best tutorial I have heretofore seen on getting a good snare sound. Not even close. Thanks so much and keep up the great work!
I just got a basic 5 piece full kit a few weeks ago, and your tuning videos have been a godly amount of help with that. You were the only one I watched who made it understandable (and not boring might I add) so thanks for that. You've definitely earned a sub with that alone
Rob, OH, I feel so much better! I tuned with your two key method and kept a bit of the ring instead spending hours trying to eliminate it- now I'm in business. Thanks much. Jim Chatterton
I have watched so many snare vids that haven’t helped me tune a single bit, no matter how in depth they went, but this video was so easy to follow and so not frustrating that I got a good sound after only 20 minutes of tuning. Rob Brown is amazing
Watched all of your tuning videos, and now have the sound I was looking for! Love you’re common sense approach man, I was overthinking it big time! Thank you!
Man I've used Robs video's on my kit and NEVER have they ever sounded so good! Always over-complicated it but Rob has shown me the way! Drums are next level now 🙏👌
Yup. All feel. It’s something that is hard to explain but feel is real. And so is your ears. Just listen. Great education on a simple thing my man. Nailed it. Don’t over think it. You groove and I’m glad I found ya! Learning a lot
These tuning sessions ALL worked! First the Toms, then the kicks, now the ever elusive snares. I've fussed over this for years, now all is fixed, in no time flat. I never knew it could be so easy. Thanks for instilling your confidence into my ears and hands.
*HEY Y'ALL. If you've had one headache too many trying to tune your snare, go grab it right now and tune it along with me in this workshop. All you'll need is two drum keys! Keep in mind that every single snare is different, so exact number of turns is irrelevant. Don't overthink it. Use your feel and your ears. Let's go! 🤓🥁*
keep it up mate, just found your channel, drums instantly sound better. can do alot with correct tuning alone.
The biggest challenge to doing this was finding 2 drum keys. I have a bunch but who knows where the hell they are. Thanks for the tip though, seriously simplifies things
Awesome tutorial Rob!!! Can't tell you how many times I've spent hours overthinking and having mental breakdowns over this issue... Your method works without the headache...Thanks!!
@@mikeglazier5993 Hey Mike, here's a tip. I don't know how close you live to a music store, or a drum shop. Or maybe you could buy some online. DW makes some really cool drum keys, and they come in 2 packs. And they come pre drilled so they're easy to attach to a key chain.
Freaking awesome! Of the snares I own I decided to go with the Stewart Copeland model for this tutorial. Steel snares usually break my brain in half, now it sounds better than it ever did! Thank you Rob!
I love this guy, I have adopted the "feel" mentallity. I feel my drums, I feel the sound no need for fancy methods that take ages. Great video as always.
Drums aren't manufactured to the tolerances where a number of turns of the drum key makes any sense. One thing no one ever mentions though is his ability to actually play, which makes the drum sound good. If I was playing his drum set, you can bet 1 million dollars it wouldn't sound as good.
Ive been in the zone a few times its a trip.
Meanwhile, this is taking me ages.
Hi, Bro!)) Can you send a link to that video that makes you find out that magic feel?))) I am also searching for it))
This is legit the best drum channel. I love the no-nonsense vibe. Always informative, and I've been playing drums for 20 years!
He really breaks it down,hope I get to play good some day
Shucks. Now I need to toss my famous drummer Tune-O-Meter, and my torque wrench, tuning fork, slide rule and safety glasses.
eBay 👌🏽
Torque o meters are for other tune-specific drums and other shells. This video is a general free- feel tune guide. Fine tuning in recording or emphasis based activity might require a tuning dial to correct any anomalies in the tension aspect. Enjoy...
Throw away those tack gloves too.
I didn’t go that far but I did buy a Tama tension watch and found it not to be very accurate.
Those things still come in handy. I love the torque wrench. It hasn’t helped me tune for sht but I love it.
Hey Rob! Just uploaded spanish subtitles and video title+description translation as well. Please make sure to approve them so my fellow spaniards and latin americans can appreciate this great workshop. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
And at least like my comment... This thing takes time man! Cheers :-)
My whole kit sounding so damn good; I've been following all of your tuning advice and just loving the simplicity and speed of it all. So fresh.
Right? ...feelin it! I got all fresh heads, and tuned according to beatdowns teachings
Mine still sounds like shit
Maybe because it’s used j want a brand new set but it’s expensive
@SpamMullet well some of the lug screws on the drum shell are stripped so I can’t tighten every lug
@SpamMullet I’m saving up for the Tama Imperialstar because all my cymbals are cracked anyways😅
This is why I like your channel, been having a ringy, just nasty sounding snare. After this video, sounds amazing
I've been playing drums since 5th grade in 1964. I always obsessed about tuning when changing heads. I worked this along with you and you're right -- it really is this simple. Thanks so much!
You just tuned my snare to perfection. You just converted 200 dollars of snare into at least 2000. Thank you.
After finishing the video 3 times, I can say BY FAR best tuning video out there. I began on an electric kit and never had to learn, so now I play on an acoustic, I have to tune. Ive watched tens of videos and this is by far the best and most clear. Amazing amazing stuff. Now I gotta go ask my wife if I can given on patron 😁
Cool stuff, man. Thanks for checkin it out. Good luck with the wife 😊
Yep, that's my situation exactly. I play an e-kit so I never had to learn to tune... but now I'm in charge of a backline at some amateur talent shows and the rental drums sound like crap even though they're very good drums.. these videos helped a lot!
Lol gotta ask permission??? Lol
Why would people ‘dislike’ a teacher ?Bro..you’re an inspiration!Love from Bangladesh.
Didn’t think this would actually work but this is the best my snare has ever sounded haha!
What’s up everyone. I don’t normally write any comments on anything, but I had to on this one. Rob is a geniuses!!!! I have been trying for years to find a person to tell me how to tune my drums. I have watched many, many videos on utube and all over the internet, none of them have achieved the results to make my drum set sound right. I stumbled on Rob”s instructional video the other day and gave it a try. WOW, what a easy and perfect way to achieve perfection. THIS WORKS !!!!!! Thank you so much.
This guy is so down to earth...its so refreshing...and I tell you what: he's right. I tuned my sonor kit lately after I had watched his tuning advises and it worked well...as he said: it is no rocket science after all.
Man, you made it sound like 3 different snare drums!
It's that easy, man🤘🏽🙂
I know. I have a CB snare that my sister-in-law bought at a yard sale for $10. I told my wife to give her $20 for it. It had a couple of broken lugs and the throw-off didn't work. I spent $12 for parts to fix it.
The drummer that I have been working with lately has a 1970 Ludwig kit. When he comes over he brings his own kick pedal and a Sabian 10" splash that he really likes.
One day I asked him, "Why don't you bring your Supraphonic?"
He said, "Becuase I don't care what it is, your snaredrum sounds great!"
It's all tuning. And I have been recommending your tuning videos to anybody who wants to know. Good to see the updates.
What’s the deal with tuning with the snares on or off?
I'm a self taught hack that just learned behind a kit years ago. I've realized my technique is trash so i've been going backwards and now working on real fundamentals. I'm also revisiting a lot of things like tuning tips and getting sounds out of a drum that I actually want. Your videos have been great man really. Can't stress it enough. A pleasure to watch and listen, thank you.
You have cured me of crappy sounding snare drum. For over 30 years my snare drum has suffered. Thank you Mr. Brown for all your work you put in to helping us drummer around the world!!!!
It's worth doing
I feel after watching a handful of your videos that its such a breather. Many other drum tutorials is almost always SO much fast talking and horribly over complicated. I really like your style man.
This is one of the most useful videos I’ve ever come across. Over the weekend done a 12 hour studio session and used this technique to tune my snare several times. It sounded incredible. I was happy, the sound engineer and producers were happy and kept commenting on how great the snare sounded.
Thanks man 👍
We should call you Rob "Magic" Brown. IT INCREDIBLY WORKED. Despite having a really low quality snare, with heads of over a year old, I achieved a sound I've never achieved before. It was also the fastest and easiest method I'd tried. Thanks you so much Rob "Beatdown" Brown!
Glad I came across your video Rob. One would think that after playing drums for 55+ years I would know how to tune a snare to my liking. But, I've been so frustrated with my DW snare the past few years I was ready to trade it in. So I changed my snare drum tuning method according to your video, and lo and behold I am now liking the sound of this drum more than I ever have. Yes, less science and more feel. Thank you
Rob is too cool - he explains things in really clear and understandable ways - thank you
Denmark loves you, brother :-)
Without question the greatest snare tuning, tutorial I’ve ever experienced
GREAT lesson! As an old automobile mechanic i say look at the drum key, feel it in your hands, it is engineered to put a certain amount of tension into the system, if it's getting hard to turn the key with your bare hands, that's too much!
Rob, I like you technical advice, and I love your sense of humor!
Just purchased a used 5.5x14 Craviotto snare. I thought I may have tightened the bottom head "too tight", so I loosened both heads and started from scratch and applied your tuning method. After about 10-15 min of retuning, I found out that I had brought the bottom head right back to where it previously was. Which wasn't too tight at all, but "finger feel bottom head tight". No matter what level of player a drummer may be-beginner to big name pro, your videos apply! Keep on groovin and putting forth more quality videos!
I had been fighting tuning my rack toms and floor toms for years! I watched your other video and have to say. They sound better than ever! Tuning until the wrinkles are gone is the best method ever!!! Thanks!
Man I absolutely love your videos. I really dig the laid back mentality. You explain things so much more simple. I’ve used your method and my drums sound great. Thanks bro
Thank you for these tuning tutorials! I just got my first drum kit about 2 weeks ago for Christmas. I have had a lot of stress and worry about tuning. Your tutorials are super easy to follow. I want to thank you for sharing your methods for everyone. P.s. I am only 11, so I have not played drums long, maybe 9-10 months.
No joke man. Im feeling Sooolid with your videos, been about 10yrs for me. Gettin back to the skins and your helping me stay groovy and starting with a prefect foundation Rob...Primo
I haven't even bought my drum yet and this video has me so pumped to try it 😂
I think I have used every technique. Then I came across you’re turning videos and I’m so incredibly pleased how I was able to dial in my set so quickly and it sounds amazing 🤩. Rob ; a big shout out to you and you’re channel. I love you’re kit, you’re approach to breaking things down. Enjoying all your stuff. Thanks man
This guy is a savior to all who haven't been playing drums their whole lives but need to get up and running quickly. My drums sound 100% better because of this guy!
Where have your videos been for my entire drumming career??? :D
Just did a gig and listening to some recorded playback, my snare sounds tits awesome, all thanks to you sir! 🥂❤️
Even after more than 40 years as a drummer I find your advice refreshing and very informative ! Keep it up Rob :-) Cheers !
I just tuned 2 snares in 15 minutes max using this video and they sound better than I have ever heard them. I have a set of tom heads coming later this week for my son's kit and will be using his tom tuning video to do that. Thanks Rob, you rock!
My wife is so happy now with her snare. You saved her a trip to the music center. Thanks Rob.
I got a fantastic result out of my snare drum. Thank you, thank you so much for sharing this with us. Stay safe you all! Greetings from 🇧🇷🇧🇷
Rob, Thank you SO much for this game changing series of No Hassle Drum Tuning lessons! This has been a life saver for me., learning how to NOT over-think-it. ALL of my drum kits, from 16-24" kicks and various low priced snare and toms now sound so great! My band members last night were amazed at the difference (Gretsch kit), and drumming on them is much more fun now. "Opened up" sound all around, I'm just floored. The method fixed up my Gretsch Catalina Jazz and Ludwig breakbeat kits so well, that I had to drag out my formerly pathetic sounding 1971 Ludwig super classic 24x14" kick drum (that I saved as it has Chuck Berry's signature on it, from a '91 gig I played with him) and try your method on it. If it could be saved, I was going to be amazed. I'm amazed and ever SO THANKFUL to you for making it so easy. I believe that a hidden part of your lesson is just to "be confided that the drums ARE going to sound great", casting all differing opinions about tunings by genre out-the-window, and just letting the drums SING in their own voice. What a concept. I bow deeply to your sweet caring soul, and your talent, brilliance, and bravery.
ive played since 1969.if only i had this method back then.thanks a million rob.my whole kit sounds great fast now.yes the key is bottom snare head tight.blessings to you.its never to late.
I did everything you said on my snare , Tom's, floor tom ,and bass drum , the only problem I had a lot of ring on my bass drum so I put a throw fleece in it man my drums( Tama's ) sound like phil Collins in the air tonight, it's like my drums are alive now , wow what a difference, beatdown your the man I will be sending you a donation soon wow you know your stuff A+ sir the church is in for a surprise tomorrow morning Thank you , I'm gonna see what else you have going on, peace God bless and thank you . I will be sending you a thank you gift next week.
Nice vid! You should do a updated vid on the snare wires and how to put them on the snare
He got me, "I know your happy" felt like a you better subscribe.
After years of trying different methods, you have taken all the science and methodology out of tuning drums. I changed the resonant and batter heads on my 7 piece Tama Star classic kit in under 2 hours! Best of all, it has never sounded better! Thanks for keeping it simple and real!
As much as I overthought tom tuning... I way overthought snare tuning. Again, my mind is blown how easily you demystified tuning and now I've got all 3 of my snares sounding better than the ever have. Excellent content, love it, man.
I've been trying to get a good snare sound _and_ feel since 1975. You are my tuning hero! Thank you, sir.
I read "tuning hero" as "burning taco".
... Must be time for bed.
After watching about 20 snare tuning videos I was completely confused. Plus, about 80% of them I thought the snare did not sound all that great when they got done. OTOH, you got 3 great sounds in a few minutes. The most frustrating thing is when I hear "the bottom head needs to be nice and tight - but not too tight". The magic words this time were "don't overthink it". I had my snare sounding the best ever in about 2 minutes, plus one more minute to adjust the snares a little better (I just installed new Puresound snares - the split ones, I forget the name).. Love your vids and your personality too. All the best from another Brown (Phil).
I've had your video in my Watch Later for months now and just realised that your method could've saved HOURS of time trying to get my toms to sound right if only I had watched it earlier... Thank you so much for your great tips and videos!
best snare tuning tutorial i've seen yet! i used to follow those whi overthink it a lot like counting turns etc.without getting any good results, but this one got me the perfect sound i need, thanks a lot!
i’m so blessed you exist just all i can say and thank you😅
Man Rob I'm glad I grabbed my snare and followed along with you man. I've been having a hard time lately trying to get rid of snare buzz. I have 12 toms and no matter what I'd do, one of them would make the snare buzz. I was going nuts yesterday.
I did this method with you and not only is my snare sounding great, but the buzz is now gone too.
Much appreciated man! Simple is sometimes better. Now let me get back to building my rocket ship.
Good stuff, man. 12 toms?!! I hope you don't have to carry that thing out much 😲
Neil, is that you?
12 toms. Whaaaaaaaat?
12 Tom's?
How about whichever "one" of those 12 Tom's is creating the noise you take that Tom and throw it in the trash. I'm sure 11 Tom's if enough for you to hack away your out of time single strokes at.
Wow, you’re just fckn awesome, i watched maybe like 4 entire videos about tuning, and not even one of those dudes mentioned the bottom, this is what pretty much all of us average drummer needed, thnx man
I wasted so much time w stupid tuning gadgets. This technique took my two tries and now my snare sounds legit. Thank you!
I got both versions of the tune bot, drum dial, and a torque key. Tried so many methods of tuning. I ran into his method. And it sounds just as good but a whole lot easier. Thx.
Stixx and Stonerz I do too. The cool thing about the tune bot is that if you’re recording and want to recall snare sounds you bank the tunings and get it right back where you want with precision.
Thanks Rob. Got my second snare out yesterday and it sounded really bad- dull, poor snare response. Tried tweaking (one drum key) as it had sounded good last time I played it but couldn’t get anywhere and it just choked. Followed your advice here (with I must admit some cynicism) and I’m truly astounded by how quickly I got a fantastic sound in about 5 minutes. Best it’s ever sounded with a little bit of ring which I also like. The 2 keys seem to be the key!
Thanks again Rob. Amazing.
I’m soon to be getting back into drumming. I can tell you’re a legit, legit pro !
Spot on!! Rob always has a simple and practical approach. I’ve been over thinking it for years!
"2 keys- Don't over think tuning-bottom head cranked" The 3 commandments!
Until the head splits LOL !
Wow... when you dropped the tuning way down low - it's EXACTLY the sound I'd been trying to achieve. I always tuned my snare like an orchestral snare - very mid-tone and crisp. After seeing this --- I'm convinced. I need to re-tune. Can't wait to get home and try it.
vasoftball5 same.. heard the low tune and was like “damn thats the one”
Perfect! As a new drummer I’m soaking up every bit of info I can from your vids. Thank you.
After taking your advice on both snare and toms my kit sounds much better
Wow tuning drums made easy , seems like it wud take me 30 minutes to tune , I'm going to try this method , rob u made it look so easy, thank u you always inspire me !! Thank u buddy God bless u
Glad I found your channel, Rob.. Your tips and advice are straight forward along with real life situations.. Subscribed :o)
Good stuff, man. Welcome 🙂
THANK YOUR, Rob, for simplifying this. Just tuned my kit and it sounds great. Without all the hours long hassle.
oh my god mate! This mans really saved me, first time ever tuning a new kit and I watched all your tuning videos to help me out! Really gets down to the point and makes me drums sound jolly
im playing on a Gretsch 14 x 6.5 Silver Series Snare Drum, Walnut with Maple Inlay not the best out there but it does its job, what i discovered is that the sneer vires also play a importan role in the setup how tight or loose they are
When he said go i sprinted into my house and kicked my toe so hard, I got the 2 drum keys by the way
🤣🤣🤣
Did it hurt right away?
Luckily it was close by.
Just press pause.
How’s your toe doing these days?
Your entire tuning series has just helped me so IMMENSLY setting up my son’s first drumkit. So easy, quick and with great sounding results. You are awesome!
Watched this vid about a few years back and haven't changed my method of tuning since. Absolute legend Rob, thanks a ton!
Are you going to do an updated Tom tuning video as well?
Yep. It’s comin’. Updating the whole tuning series
Great can’t wait to watch them keep up the good work.
Personally I don't like to crank up resonant drumhead because it kills the tonality of the drum. I like to tune resonant head and batter head in some kind "tone in" relation. In other words: to keep them play/sing along. Recently I purchased Ludwig 14x8 raw brass snare (I wasn't entirely happy about previous Yamaha Recording Custom brass 14x6.5 and I returned it) and it sounds fantastic in low (both resonant and batter head) tuning.
Rob Brown, thanks for all of your tutoring and help. Don’t ever loose your simplicity and your care for sharing your knowledge. I really do follow your advices. There are al lot of us who respect you and admire you. Thanks a lot guy !
I love this guy many of the teachers say they are doing there vids for learners but to me it's more like look what I can do that you cant or kinda showing off a little but rob really does break everything down for slowwww people like me and he makes ya feel like wanting to continue on to learn instead of giving up, which I felt like doing with so many of the other teachers, many many thanks x
“That’s all there is to it “.
*8 minutes left in video *
Easily the most FREEING tuning tutorial. Definitely recommending this to all drummer friends.
Best snare tuning video I've ever seen. Thanks so much man!
Very simple, handy and extremely effective tuning process!!!!No more wasted hours!!!!Thank you very very much Rob!!!
I love your relaxed approach to snare tuning. And when you gave it Taste Test Number 1, your snare sounded awesome.
20 yrs been struggling to get the snare sounding right. This vid has now got my sound where I want. Thank you very much Rob. Keep up the vids man
Thanks for updating this Rob! I’ve been tuning my snare like this ever since you posted the first video! Has helped me so much! I’ve been directing people to your channel also for years whenever someone asks about tuning! Thanks again!!!
Finally was able to afford new heads for all my drums. This is the best my snare has ever sounded. Thanks so much and keep making awesome videos. You inspire me to better my playing and knowledge of the drums.
Love the channel. Just started playing drums again after not playing for 20 years. Thank you for all the great videos. Helping me alot
You rule man! From the tom and kick vids from while back to the snare. When people talk to me about tuning, I just tell em Rob "Beatdown" Brown. Tuning is such a big deal, and so many references I've been to over the years make it so complicated. Your tuning vids are priceless man. Can't thank ya enough bud.
Seeing this now for the first time. This is THE single best tutorial I have heretofore seen on getting a good snare sound. Not even close.
Thanks so much and keep up the great work!
Ur probably the best drums teacher in CZcams, at least after all Ive seen so far. Everything simple is just magic.
Awesome man! I love your no nonsense delivery that is backed up with results.
Keep it simple!
I'm amazed at how any setting you try is sounding so good... need to retune from scratch my whole drum! Thanks!
I just got a basic 5 piece full kit a few weeks ago, and your tuning videos have been a godly amount of help with that. You were the only one I watched who made it understandable (and not boring might I add) so thanks for that. You've definitely earned a sub with that alone
Rob, OH, I feel so much better! I tuned with your two key method and kept a bit of the ring instead spending hours trying to eliminate
it- now I'm in business. Thanks much. Jim Chatterton
I have watched so many snare vids that haven’t helped me tune a single bit, no matter how in depth they went, but this video was so easy to follow and so not frustrating that I got a good sound after only 20 minutes of tuning. Rob Brown is amazing
Watched all of your tuning videos, and now have the sound I was looking for! Love you’re common sense approach man, I was overthinking it big time! Thank you!
Followed your advice on my 14x5.5 stage custom snare with a brand new G1.
You're my favorite.
Man I've used Robs video's on my kit and NEVER have they ever sounded so good! Always over-complicated it but Rob has shown me the way! Drums are next level now 🙏👌
Just want to give you a shoutout, Rob. From tuning snares and Tom’s to playing fills, you make drumming make sense. Thanks, buddy!
Yup. All feel. It’s something that is hard to explain but feel is real. And so is your ears. Just listen. Great education on a simple thing my man. Nailed it. Don’t over think it. You groove and I’m glad I found ya! Learning a lot
I saw this video did the same as rob instructed and now my snare sounds at the top of the world.Dude this video is awesome like the comment who agree.
I’m sooo glad I found Rob’s videos. Tuning is no longer a chore.
These tuning sessions ALL worked! First the Toms, then the kicks, now the ever elusive snares. I've fussed over this for years, now all is fixed, in no time flat. I never knew it could be so easy. Thanks for instilling your confidence into my ears and hands.