A tip on testing a snare drum:
unlatch the snare wires, and play drum from edge to centre (assuming the drum is in tune). As the drum loses it´s ringy tone toward the middle, you have the deadspot area. A better drum has less of a deadspot, and some have virtually no deadspot.
Also, never choke a snare drum bottom rim with a tight snare stand. The drum should rest on the stand and not be choked.
unlatch the snare wires, and play drum from edge to centre (assuming the drum is in tune). As the drum loses it´s ringy tone toward the middle, you have the deadspot area. A better drum has less of a deadspot, and some have virtually no deadspot.
Also, never choke a snare drum bottom rim with a tight snare stand. The drum should rest on the stand and not be choked.
