dcibrando Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 We have Yamaha snares with carries that look similar to these but we're having trouble figuring out a good way to tilt the snares. Is there a different bracket that is needed for this? For those of you who have seen how to do this, your help is appreciated. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 The carriers are fine. The tilting part is done on the snare-side attachment. Both Yamaha and Pearl Randall May attachments should be tiltable - literally you just twist the two clamps slightly (that go on the posts) so that the attachment, when tightened, is at an angle. Make sense? I can dig up a picture if you need to see it (I know my explanation might be slightly vague ). Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcibrando Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 A photo would be great if it's not too much trouble. I thought that might work just wasn't sure if that was 100% safe or not :) thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Here's a pic of one attached - http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/772/img0194gi.jpg http://www.scottcurrie-percussion.com/images/products/drumcarriers/jimkilpatrickdrumadaptor_pearlpremier.jpg Same idea, non Randall-May adaptor - http://www.2coolpercussion.com/new/images/products/msd_attachment_tilt.jpg Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabalumnidrummer Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Here's a pic of one attached - http://img196.images...2/img0194gi.jpg http://www.scottcurr...earlpremier.jpg Same idea, non Randall-May adaptor - http://www.2coolperc...chment_tilt.jpg Mike Is it just my imagination, or is that last one tilted in the wrong direction? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Matczak Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) Is it just my imagination, or is that last one tilted in the wrong direction? yes, it is,.......must be a lefty! Edited August 31, 2011 by Gary Matczak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Field Marshal Montgomery, who just won the World Pipe Band Championships, has a drummer who plays "reverse traditional" (traditional grip right hand, matched left hand). Kind of strange to see, but honestly, doesn't affect their sound at all. Free vids of the championships here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/worlds/2011/ Look for Field Marshal Montgomery - Medley. And if you have interest and patience, also check out House of Edgar Shotts & Dykehead - they won high drums despite finishing 7th. <coughPhantomRegimentcough> Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFZFAN Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 The best way to tilt your snares is not to tilt your snares. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Nevermann Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) The best way to tilt your snares is not to tilt your snares. I [who started in drum corps in 1965 on snare] agree. Other than possibly helping with traditional grip left hand rim shots, tilted snare heads otherwise have no demonstrable playing or sound advantage compared to flat snare heads. None. Just like the matched-VS-traditional grip debate, tilting snares is strictly a matter of style. Edited September 1, 2011 by Jim Nevermann 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actucker Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I [who started in drum corps in 1965 on snare] agree. Other than possibly helping with traditional grip left hand rim shots, tilted snare heads otherwise have no demonstrable playing or sound advantage compared to flat snare heads. None. Just like the matched-VS-traditional grip debate, tilting snares is strictly a matter of style. I couldn't disagree more. Having marched and taught all three styles, I can say that there are distinct left hand advantages to tilting the snares if you're playing traditional grip. On a flat surface, you have to stretch your left hand to unnatural angles to reach a full vertical stroke. The tilt neutralizes that by making that vertical angle slightly lower and within the natural range of the wrist turn. The distance from the drum doesn't change, and so the sound is not affected. It also allows your hand to rest in a more natural position, allowing for a generally more relaxed and natural feel for the left hand. There's also no longer the need to hold the right elbow out away from the body in order to get the right hand flat to the drum in order to match a comfortable left hand height. As with anything though, there is a trade off. In order to accommodate the tilt for the left hand, you have to learn to slice slightly with the right hand. If that is not done correctly, you can develop some really bad habits. You can argue the pros and cons all you want, but someone who says that there is no real reason to tilt the drums has either not tried it, or is too biased by their personal preferences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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