Why does a snare drum vibrate when certain notes are played from other instruments?

Question

I'm in a wind ensamble for school and a jam band as well and I've always wondered why when certain notes are played, the snares vibrate on the snare drum.

Answer 1

Yeah, that happens when the Jazz Band (that I'm in) practices. It's because of the really loud vibrations from the other instuments, such as trumpet and saxophone, both very loud, hence sending out larger vibrations. If low brass plays, (trumbone, baritone, tuba) It most likely will not vibrate as much or at all. Snare drum is a sensitive instrument.

Answer 2

i play the drums and i like bassy music so i have the same problem

it is the vibrations created by the speaker producing the noise (sound is a vibration) and it vibrates the skin therefore making it hit the snare:)

if this is iritating u just realece the snare - there should be a leaver on the side

peace out :)

Answer 3

it's because of the frequency of the notes that you're playing. If it annoys you, just go over to the snare drum that's vibrating and flip the button on it. That'll make it stop.

I'm section leader of the Euphoniums at my school, so i've learned a few tricks.

Answer 4

The other notes are the natural vibration frequency of the snare drum.(sympathetic vibrations)

Answer 5

hey.....snares are VERYclose to the bottom drum skin so any noise can make them vibrate but if ur playing in a concert close ur snares so then there is no sound especily if ur playing in a big show becase of the mic.

Answer 6

Vibration. The lower note drums cause more vibration.

Answer 7

haha, I play all. i'm this kind of track geek I cue and play alongside with the songs I pay attention; be it the air bass, air guitar, air drums, or air piano =) Oh, and in specific circumstances I play the air trumpet as quickly as I get distracted in the time of instructions (I play actual trumpet on a regular basis...)