Tuning the Snare Drum 

You guys (and 3.8% girls) r amazing

"I don't do the star pattern because I don't have the concentration to remember where I left off" I have never related to anything as hard as I relate to this.

A thicc man using a thicc drum key to tune a thicc snare

I like you’re snare like a lot, but you’re Toms are like the most heavenly thing I’ve ever heard, so you should do a Tom tuning video too.

"Finger tightening, is when you tighten it with your fingers"

4:23 "alright close enough, whatever" Everytime

I used to have my wife’s boyfriend tune my snare but now I CAN DO IT MYSELF. Thanks bro. 💪🏽

The most entertaining video on how to tune a snare ever made....legend

I don’t even do drums but this is so satisfying to watch....

That knobby thingy next to the snare on/off lever is actually technically called the poop sock stankometer just so you know brother

My snare sounds like I'm just swinging at the air because I don't have a drum set. Wait...

The knob is the "snare strainer adjustment screw" but that's way too long of a name. Knob makes more sense.

4:16 C H O P S

Bold of you to assume that my wallet is heavy enough not to bounce off the snare

Zack: "Now we have this sound..." Ads: *LETS PLAY RAID SHADOWLEGENDS*

“If you aren’t new here, and you haven’t like the vid-“ *me panicking to like it before he says it*

Zack. You are a very clear communicator. So many tutorials on this, like a 25 minutes tutorial on “how to tune your snare in 3 minutes” - 25 minutes! Or a 2 minutes video tells you almost nothing. But you are concise, you always get to the point directly in a down to earth way. And the sound from your kit, your groove and chops are exceptional. Great job!

Who would've thought a snare drum tuning video would be so fun to watch

just played this random video cause i was bored. going through a lot right now but you were able to just take my mind off and just make me laugh. been watching you for a while and really appreciate everything you do. alway keeping a smile on my face. never stop what you’re doing!

It's called the snare adjustment screw to Yamaha. And I've never seen anyone else call it something. I like to just call that the strainer and the whole thing the throw-off. Can I have my kiss?

This is hands down the best snare drum tuning video that exists. So many people are strict with following a specific process in tuning like if you don't do it correctly then you're fucked. This video is more like I do it this because I like it and you explain things as it is. Keep it up dude!

Zack, I just wanna thank you for creating this channel. I dig your humor and skill as a drummer. I’m a grown ass 36yr old man and was a self taught guitar and bass player and Dj / Beat maker. And even since I was a teenager I always wanted to okay the drums. Unfortunately we couldn’t afford them and at the time Mom Dukes wasn’t having that noise lol. Now I have 3 kids of my own who are finding themselves through music as I once did and my son is wanting to learn to play drums and has taking a liking to his big brothers trumpet! I’m stoked about it and now see a huge opportunity to fulfill my dream of learning drums and also learning with my son. Watching your videos has helped me see the enjoyment and priceless chance to bond on another level with my kids. Thanks Zack, keep them coming bro! I grew up in Detroit and idolized Dilla and Black Milk and SV. I finally realized the love of music is what drove them to be as great as they are. Big respect young man! ... that emo bit had me dead. One love

I love your C O N T E N T ! Your energy is just something else man, and I love it. Is in between being relatable to drummers and also being your goofy self. Keep it up bro

that's a pretty phat snare wire dawg, loving the content edit: lets not overlook the fact that for a really gud snare sound you need gud heads and a good quality shell

We love you man. You’re about to break 100k subs! So sick. Your videos enhance quality of life for us.

Thats a pretty interesting take on tuning your snare. Love your approach; I totally agree on your top/bottom head philosophy and despite of getting to a similar tune, I get to it in a different way.. I’m more punk/rock oriented and am always flipping the top head tuning to be either tight for a nice response (on fast stuff) or very loose for booming sound like Bonham’s

Zack is the best/funny youtuber man should have million subs good vid

Thanks for this. My snare sounds like it is full of mashed potatoes rn

I don't play drums but I watch his channel for his positive energy! He's having fun making music.

“So we back in the mine, got our pickaxe swinging from 2:05”

This is the best tuning the snare tutorial I have ever seen. Thank you so much for this.

Step 1: have a DW snare drum Step 2: be ZackGrooves Step 3: profit

Thanks for this video! It reminded me to tune my snares and your “top for feel and bottom for tone” idea really helped me out!

This dude has ms dying 🤣🤣🤣 I'm a guitarist and this man got me hooked on drum videos

2:55 is the exact, precise, identical way I feel about sickass snare tones. Euurgggheerghh by body is ready for the glorious atonal thwunk

Do another "Drumming to MY SUBSCRIBERS' Music" It was amazing!

Glad i have witnessed the growth of such channel of a youtuber jus being himself no clickbaits or gimmicks

Awesome, I've been looking for a tutorial and this is the exact sound I'm looking for too!

I’m always coming back to this video whenever I tune my snare

The hit test at 4:05 was hilarious 😂 when you sped it up Idk if you were intentionally going for a marching type cadence, but that you definitely became a Jedi master P.S. I wanna call out that you have 99.9k subs before you hit 100k congratulations bro can’t hug you in real life but I’ll just hug my phone instead 🤟🏽

I watched this purely for the content. I've been playing 7 years on an electric kit (although whenever I get the chance to use an acoustic I do). Congrats on 100k subs too!

You're ridiculously groovy. Super tight drumming (and tuning)

Next video: how the hell do you get that sound with just one microphone

A deep DW shell and the biggest damn wire you can find. A man after my own heart. You rule, man. Keep up the good work.

I need one for every other drum ever known to man now.

I've watched 100 videos of like Dumeo and what not, so far this is the only video that truly made my snare sound good

I should go to bed. its late here in germany xD

I’m not a drummer but i really love high tuning tight snare sounds like yours…it’s like the sound is full and round…and really suit most genres or all genres…

Star pattern? Pfft try the “Zack Squiggle”

I swear I love this channel, most underrated drum channel on RU-vid

Damn, posted 19 seconds ago... never been this early...

Lol “ I don’t have the concentration skills to remember where I left off to make a star” lmfaooo I love your vids you’re super funny and your jump cuts are hilarious lol. I really love listening to you and your brother jam y’all make some really beautiful music and if y’all where to make and album or a series dedicated to just y’all jamming I’d definitely give it a listen or watch that series nonstop. I always watch and rewatch all your videos cuz I love your content and your approach to drumming and music in general 🎵🎹 Keep it up !!! 🥁❤️

yo theres no way this was uploaded 20 seconds ago

Love this video . i've been obsessed with most types of percussion all my life . i'm always tapping something and always have . listening to music, and fantasizing about playing on stage, i'm always the drummer . and even though i used to hang with bands, when i was in one playing guitar, in my younger days, i've never even sat down at the drums . life is weird you know..

“I like it ridiculously tight” Damn bruh

Best snare drum tuning video I have seen....

Pro tip: Tune the snare side tighter for less ring. As contradictory as that sounds, when the the snare side skin is loose it vibrates more and thus creates more ring.

"yeah, close enough, whatever"! Classic style bro!

Actually the "Snare adjuster" is called a snare strainer adjustment screw. Where's my kiss Zack??? ;)

10:30 "ok, this is a snare drum tuning video." I'm so glad you kept that in.

Zack's gf, mom, or roommate (idk what your life situation is) opens the pantry to find it empty...."ugh, Zack must be practicing again."

This is the first snare drum tuning video that I've watched that has actually helped me. Thanks.

i would pay money to have this guy just jam for an hour

this has to be the funniest snare tuning video I have ever watched! thx dude!

me when the top head is detuned: oh hey, that's cool. *zack proceeds to punch the drum head* me: *with a disgusted scream* NOOOOOOOO!!!

After dat glass on the snare,I just have to give u a like...everybody on youtube be talking about drums like its a science...its an ART,that makes the experience and sound unique however u want do it !!

I have a THICC drum key 😂😂 edit: Oh shoot it is actually thicc no joke

The snare tuning video I’ve been looking for my whole life. You da man

i will not personally use your snare sound bc it doesn't match with what i play but i definitely love it cause it's yours and u know how to play with and that's the most important, it's like finger technique, foot technique or whatever, everything is good if u feel confortable with it, really nice video bro

That’s a big as jar of peanut butter. Edit: that’s an even bigger ass jar of powder peanut butter

This video is so well done that I could give my snare to my wife (Who is not a drummer... I know she has some growing up to do) and have her watch your video. To then get a perfectly toned and juicy snare drum.

it's called the "flong", or "flongie-long" as his friends call him

This video legitimately saved me, thank you so much

Do you recommend buying a whole kit or buying Each drum separately?

This guy is nuts man. Your insane!!!

2:39 I'm sorry, jazz and what now?

I'm glad he put this up cause my snare right now sounds so bad. I've never properly tuned it, especially my Tom's. I need cymbals too.

I remember when my ex told me to grow up. To be fair, I didn’t like her video.

I can't get enough of your snare tone. I don't stank face when I play, and your snare tone makes me stank face

*Me who owns an electric drum set:* Is this some sort of peasent joke I don't understand

6:04 When he said trust me , I'm like ya I'm in 😂💯🌟

I am one of those who love your snare sound, it's so TIGHT

LOVE THE WAY YOU ENTERTAIN US!

as a pianist who has found gigs as a drummer I def needed this. thanks man!

Zack you became one of my favorite drummers along with Josh Crawford

I came up with a trick that is my favourite- take the used snare head, cut an outer ring about 1 inch wide, and put it on your current snare. It gives the snare a great thick, sound, and it doesn't affect your fill. Anyway, great video!

Best snare tuning video on you tube 💯

Daaaamn! Split screens, HD cameras, airpod pros... Production level's gone way up! THICCEST CHANNEL ON RU-vid

always come back to this vid thank u so much Zack❤

Really good demonstration. There's a ton of guys who would benefit from this video. In my Facebook group we get constant posts about tuning, a lot of drummers really struggle getting the sound they want.

Thank you SOOOO much for this video I swear I'm subbed for LIFE

Damn boi! You feel the drum inside👌🏽

ZackGrooves videos are like Disney movies, funny and fun to watch but they always have a underlying deeper meaning of inclusivity, understanding and individuality

Glad to see this channel blowing up. I'm not even a drummer, i just dig your vids

this my favorite asmr channel

"I personally like it tight" 'I like it ridiculously stupid tight" "It's getting pretty tight isn't it?" "I like it very tight" "I just like it ridiculously tight" ...

Almost 100k. Great job man. I love the content and keep up the grind good sir.

Zack, I really enjoyed your 30-day Drumeo class. This is a fantastic video, very very helpful. Thank you!

I never thought a drum tuning video could be so entertaining, great work!

The little beat at 7:18 was beautiful