Parts of a Snare Drum

Parts of a Snare Drum

Drum Parts Guide

Sometimes drum parts get worn, lost or need an upgrade, so we've put together this quick guide to help you identify the right parts for your snare drum.

Snare Drum Profile 1

Each snare drum part has a corresponding collection numbered in the table below.

Snare Drum Profile 1
1 - Shop Snare Drum Tension Rods
2 - Shop Snare Drum Washers
3 - Shop Snare Drum Throw Offs
4 - Shop Snare Drum Hoops

Spin the snare drum through 180° and you'll find the snare strainer. We also offer replacements for the screws, washers and inserts found on the inside of the snare drum shell.

Snare Drum Profile 2

Snare Drum Profile 2
5 - Shop Snare Drum Strainers
6 - Shop Snare Drum Inserts & Screws

Flip the snare drum on its side and you'll see the snare wires loosely in contact with the snare side (bottom) drum head.

Snare Drum Resonant

Snare Drum Resonant
7 - Shop Snare Drum Wires
8 - Shop Snare Drum Cord & Straps

Back to Drum Parts Guide.
Find Out More Drum Parts.

Back to Parts Guides

Got everything you need?

  • Tuned to Perfection: The Band Director's Guide to A+ Percussion Maintenance
    Tuned to Perfection: The Band Director's Guide ...

    Being a band director means leading the band and keeping all the many instruments in repair and up to performance shape. Some of the most essential parts of percussion instruments...

    Tuned to Perfection: The Band Director's Guide ...

    Being a band director means leading the band and keeping all the many instruments in repair and up to performance shape. Some of the most essential parts of percussion instruments...

  • Have A Seat: How to Choose a Throne
    Have A Seat: How to Choose a Throne

    There is probably no single more important piece of hardware on the drum set, but yet, we often overlook or don’t consider its importance to our well being in our...

    Have A Seat: How to Choose a Throne

    There is probably no single more important piece of hardware on the drum set, but yet, we often overlook or don’t consider its importance to our well being in our...

  • Parts of a Floor Tom
    Parts of a Floor Tom

    Losing or wearing down parts is an inevitable part of drumming. Fixing drums or replacing floor tom parts is simple with a little knowledge, guidance and practice.

    Parts of a Floor Tom

    Losing or wearing down parts is an inevitable part of drumming. Fixing drums or replacing floor tom parts is simple with a little knowledge, guidance and practice.

1 of 3