In this video I show you how to convert a drum set snare drum (a Dialtune NOB snare) into a drum suitable for orchestra playing. I talk about changing the heads to thinner Diplomats and changing the snare system as well as tuning the drum.
I compare newly tweeked Dialtune against a Pearl Philharmonic NOB 4"x 14" snare.
I try 2 different types of snares on the Dialtune: Grover 13" SX Orchestral Silver/Bronze snares (model GRO-13SX) and Black Swamp wrap-around snares (model W14CS)
Here are the Time Stamps
0:00 Introduction
2:21 Pearl Snare
3:39 Dialtune Snare with stock curly snares
8:54 Different Orch. Snare Systems
9:40 Grover Snare System
13:08 Pearl vs Dialtone with Grover Snares
14:58 Pearl vs Dialtone with Black Swamp Snares
The sticks I am using are 70 gram leopardwood which I make and sell. If you are interested in a pair, you can contact me at [email protected]. You can find out more about the sticks here https://rickdior.com/sticks/
I have more complete reviews of several orchestra snare drums in this playlist Rick Dior's Orchestral percussion instrument playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_c8RjVWL5e_22DMbIdkwHMJvrRwh31Cq