*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! 🤓🥁*

@mattkirkhamm

5 жыл бұрын

keep it up mate, just found your channel, drums instantly sound better. can do alot with correct tuning alone.

@mikeglazier5993

5 жыл бұрын

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

@FritoBanditoMusicVideos

5 жыл бұрын

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!!

@frankspikes4867

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@1SonorGirl

4 жыл бұрын

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!

Shucks. Now I need to toss my famous drummer Tune-O-Meter, and my torque wrench, tuning fork, slide rule and safety glasses.

@RobBeatdownBrown

6 жыл бұрын

eBay 👌🏽

@trebleclef9689

3 жыл бұрын

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...

@markdemell3717

3 жыл бұрын

Throw away those tack gloves too.

@johndeangelo4465

3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t go that far but I did buy a Tama tension watch and found it not to be very accurate.

@thetruthexperiment

Жыл бұрын

Those things still come in handy. I love the torque wrench. It hasn’t helped me tune for sht but I love it.

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.

@babiesmakinbabies

5 жыл бұрын

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.

@dennissmith4186

3 жыл бұрын

Ive been in the zone a few times its a trip.

@raiylab

2 жыл бұрын

Meanwhile, this is taking me ages.

@user-pu1kr3lz2z

2 жыл бұрын

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!

@maggisteele4342

2 жыл бұрын

He really breaks it down,hope I get to play good some day

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.

@jordihernandez5474

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@innerselfspark1384

4 жыл бұрын

Right? ...feelin it! I got all fresh heads, and tuned according to beatdowns teachings

@carterheath2338

2 жыл бұрын

Mine still sounds like shit

@carterheath2338

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe because it’s used j want a brand new set but it’s expensive

@carterheath2338

Жыл бұрын

@SpamMullet well some of the lug screws on the drum shell are stripped so I can’t tighten every lug

@carterheath2338

Жыл бұрын

@SpamMullet I’m saving up for the Tama Imperialstar because all my cymbals are cracked anyways😅

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!

This is why I like your channel, been having a ringy, just nasty sounding snare. After this video, sounds amazing

Didn’t think this would actually work but this is the best my snare has ever sounded haha!

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 😁

@RobBeatdownBrown

6 жыл бұрын

Cool stuff, man. Thanks for checkin it out. Good luck with the wife 😊

@DarrenX9

5 жыл бұрын

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!

@daveyboy8907

3 жыл бұрын

Lol gotta ask permission??? Lol

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.

Why would people ‘dislike’ a teacher ?Bro..you’re an inspiration!Love from Bangladesh.

Man, you made it sound like 3 different snare drums!

@RobBeatdownBrown

6 жыл бұрын

It's that easy, man🤘🏽🙂

@a1guitarmaker

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@alloneword154

3 жыл бұрын

What’s the deal with tuning with the snares on or off?

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.

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!!!!

@StraightNoChaser86

5 жыл бұрын

It's worth doing

You just tuned my snare to perfection. You just converted 200 dollars of snare into at least 2000. Thank you.

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 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 👍

Denmark loves you, brother :-)

I haven't even bought my drum yet and this video has me so pumped to try it 😂

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.

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.

Without question the greatest snare tuning, tutorial I’ve ever experienced

My wife is so happy now with her snare. You saved her a trip to the music center. Thanks Rob.

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!

After taking your advice on both snare and toms my kit sounds much better

I’m soon to be getting back into drumming. I can tell you’re a legit, legit pro !

Rob is too cool - he explains things in really clear and understandable ways - thank you

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

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.

Awesome man! I love your no nonsense delivery that is backed up with results. Keep it simple!

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

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.

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!

Where have your videos been for my entire drumming career??? :D

Even after more than 40 years as a drummer I find your advice refreshing and very informative ! Keep it up Rob :-) Cheers !

Sounds great! Thanks for sharing and Happy Drumming!!!

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.

Just did a gig and listening to some recorded playback, my snare sounds tits awesome, all thanks to you sir! 🥂❤️

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 🇧🇷🇧🇷

Best drum tuning videos on KZread.. thanks!

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!

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.

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

Best snare tuning video I've ever seen. Thanks so much man!

i’m so blessed you exist just all i can say and thank you😅

I've been trying to get a good snare sound _and_ feel since 1975. You are my tuning hero! Thank you, sir.

@777Looper

2 жыл бұрын

I read "tuning hero" as "burning taco". ... Must be time for bed.

Great stuff, man! I'm so glad I found your videos. It made tuning up my old kit a breeze. Love your straight forward style. Props!

Love your tuning videos. I’ve been playing drums for years but these no nonsense videos REALLY helped me out. 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.

@nikdrown

5 жыл бұрын

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.

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 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

Damn, you did it again. First my kick and now my snare kicks ass. Thx for these vids.

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).

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.

@RobBeatdownBrown

6 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, man. 12 toms?!! I hope you don't have to carry that thing out much 😲

@babiesmakinbabies

5 жыл бұрын

Neil, is that you?

@rhabdob3895

5 жыл бұрын

12 toms. Whaaaaaaaat?

@icepick859

5 жыл бұрын

12 Tom's?

@icepick859

5 жыл бұрын

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.

Needed this, thanks! It’s always nice to see down to earth & straight forward people in music 👏 you make it accessible!

Rob has it all together..makes tuning and drum lessons easy to understand.

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.

"2 keys- Don't over think tuning-bottom head cranked" The 3 commandments!

@rjrfletcher2355

5 жыл бұрын

Until the head splits LOL !

Perfect!! Thank you!! I've been telling people this for years!! Legit! Love your channel!!

Just stumbled across this older video and it's a good one. Very good and practical guide for snare tuning.

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.

@sda5150

5 жыл бұрын

vasoftball5 same.. heard the low tune and was like “damn thats the one”

Glad I found your channel, Rob.. Your tips and advice are straight forward along with real life situations.. Subscribed :o)

@RobBeatdownBrown

2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, man. Welcome 🙂

This was fantastic and very easy to follow! Thank you so much Rob Brown.

It works for me! Thanks for sharing your technique!

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

@elijahpiere5324

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@B-a-t-m-a-n

4 жыл бұрын

Did it hurt right away?

@trebleclef9689

3 жыл бұрын

Luckily it was close by.

@markdemell3717

3 жыл бұрын

Just press pause.

@coler8437

3 жыл бұрын

How’s your toe doing these days?

Best drum channel on youtube. Ive learned so much on here

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!!!

Are you going to do an updated Tom tuning video as well?

@RobBeatdownBrown

6 жыл бұрын

Yep. It’s comin’. Updating the whole tuning series

@raisinbrandon3578

6 жыл бұрын

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, your videos are always the best. Thank you for helping me more than you know.

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

“That’s all there is to it “. *8 minutes left in video *

I’m sooo glad I found Rob’s videos. Tuning is no longer a chore.

Pretty sure I've watched them all and tried many. I like this method the best. It works! Thanks Rob.

Perfect! As a new drummer I’m soaking up every bit of info I can from your vids. Thank you.

Best video ever for tuning your snare !!! Thanks Rob !

Spot on!! Rob always has a simple and practical approach. I’ve been over thinking it for years!

You are the man! This works so well. I'm very grateful for this video. And the other tuning videos too! Thank you!

Best snare drum tuning ever. A lesson learned for life. Thanks man, keep up the good work, best wishes, stay safe.

Followed your advice on my 14x5.5 stage custom snare with a brand new G1. You're my favorite.

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!

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!

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 have been fighting my drums (in particular snare) for a little while. Thank you so so so so much. Amazing sound from my snare.

Finally (succesfully) retruned a snare using this process and WOW ! the snare sounds amazing !

I just got a new kit and your tutorials REALLY helped me get my drums sounding awesome :) So thanks for making it simple. I had people telling me all this stuff and it was very overwhelming. With your vids I was able to do it and feel confident that my drums are properly tuned now :)

THANK YOUR, Rob, for simplifying this. Just tuned my kit and it sounds great. Without all the hours long hassle.

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!

right on Rob. It works. As usual ....................you save me time. I used this on my 1970 Slingerland COB Gene Krupa sound king. WOW that thing sounds fantastic.

I love your relaxed approach to snare tuning. And when you gave it Taste Test Number 1, your snare sounded awesome.

Absolutely 100% ligit Share Rob... Awsome instruction... the bell has been hit!

Thanks Rob, you're the best. I haven't been playing in a few years and just got fresh heads and you helped me get them tuned up quick . Love from Detroit 👍

Easily the most FREEING tuning tutorial. Definitely recommending this to all drummer friends.

Hi rob brown.. thanks for this tuning video!!!!!!! I achieved my desired tuning by just watching ur video

Loved this video, always struggled with tuning my snare drum, and this answers everything

Hey man you make drums seem so simply! There are so many good drummers on utube with loads of advice but you sir are amazing.. your approach is direct ! Great work !!