Outfitting a high school percussion section can be daunting. Beyond the basic drums and cymbals, lies a world of nuanced instruments and techniques that can elevate your ensemble's musicality. In this guide, we'll explore essential percussion gear for the high school educator, with insights from a professional player on achieving depth and subtlety in performance.

Lt. Kijé is one of those deceptively simple orchestral snare drum excerpts that separates the good from the great. At soft dynamics and fast tempos, every detail counts—and audition panels are listening for nuance, not just notes. In this lesson, Shaun Tilburg, Principal Percussionist of the Phoenix Symphony, walks us through his thoughtful, musical approach using his daily method, The Regimen.

As a student percussionist, you’re not just developing technique—you’re building your musical voice. That means learning how to make smart, intentional decisions, even when the part looks simple.

The story behind crafting the Black Swamp 30th Anniversary Snare Drum.

If you're looking for a Piccolo Snare Drum but not sure which series is right for you, you've come to the right place.

The brand new, 3.5” x 13” Concert Maple Piccolo Snare drum is a compact and lightweight maple shell drum with a crisp articulate sound.

Seating a snare side head on an orchestral snare drum is a crucial step in maximizing sensitivity and response. The snare bed, a slight...

Percussion from the Podium: Snare Drum The following is excerpted from an article for wind band conductors originally published in the...

Metal drums vs wooden drums. What is the actual sound difference between the two?

Snare drum lesson by Andrew Baldwin addressing the 4 Snare Drum Stroke Types

Our steam bent, single ply, Unibody shells are one of a kind and blend a beautiful combination of art and science to create a beautiful...

There is an extensive selection of concert snare drums in the orchestral percussion world, we'll break down the details of what Black...

High quality materials, custom components, and an affordable price point? The Concert Maple is all that and more. Are you searching for...

Focused and intentional daily practice can make a world of difference when it comes to honing your snare drum skills.

Retrofit Cable Snare Units are a quick way to bring life back to your instrument for an authentic orchestral sound. There is a lot to...

20 Years ago, Black Swamp debuted the Multisonic Snare System - a game changer for the orchestral snare drum. The Multisonic Strainer...

The SoundArt system was our very first strainer, designed by Eric (BSP Founder) over 20 years ago. Although the look has changed over...

The beauty of the Multisonic snare system is the ability to combine different cable types to create the desired timbre for your concert snar

Add more sensitivity, character and power to your Black Swamp snare drum with our Infiniti Snare System. The Infiniti Snare System is a...

We're delving deep into the heart of our most beloved snare drum: the Ply-Maple Multisonic Snare. Renowned for its adaptability, the...