A) To solely keep time.
B) To replace the bass drum.
C) To provide a sharp, crisp backbeat.
D) To produce a low, resonant tone.

A) Place the snare on the floor.
B) Position the snare stand.
C) Tune the batter head.
D) Tighten the snare wires.

A) The throw-off lever.
B) The batter head.
C) The drum's bottom hoop/shell.
D) The snare wires.

A) The snare head.
B) The bottom head.
C) The top head.
D) The resonant head.

A) The impact head.
B) The resonant head.
C) The top head.
D) The batter head.

A) To achieve the desired tone and resonance.
B) To make it easier to carry.
C) To prevent damage to the drum.
D) To make it louder.

A) Batter head.
B) Resonant head.
C) Depends on the weather.
D) They are always tuned the same.

A) A wrench.
B) A screwdriver.
C) Pliers.
D) A drum key.

A) Random pattern.
B) Clockwise pattern.
C) Star pattern.
D) Counter-clockwise pattern.

A) Each tension rod being tightened the same amount.
B) Using different types of tension rods.
C) Only tightening the rods on one side.
D) The resonant head being tighter than the batter head.

A) To protect the resonant head.
B) To create a buzzing sound when the drum is struck.
C) To dampen the sound of the drum.
D) To hold the drum together.

A) The snare bed.
B) The throw-off lever.
C) The butt plate.
D) The tension rods.

A) The metal frame holding the snare wires.
B) Indentations in the shell where the snare wires sit.
C) The area on the batter head you strike.
D) The space between the batter head and resonant head.

A) They will break.
B) They will choke the sound.
C) They will make a ringing sound.
D) They will buzz excessively.

A) They will break.
B) They will buzz excessively.
C) They will increase the drum's volume.
D) They will choke the drum's resonance.

A) To make the drum louder.
B) To protect the batter head.
C) To control overtones and sustain.
D) To adjust the snare wire tension.

A) On the resonant head.
B) Underneath the snare wires.
C) On the batter head.
D) Around the drum shell.

A) Rubber.
B) Wood or Metal.
C) Plastic only.
D) Glass.

A) Mahogany.
B) Maple.
C) Birch.
D) Pine.

A) Secures the snare wires on one side.
B) Attaches the drum to the stand.
C) Tensions the batter head.
D) Dampens the resonant head.

A) Deeper drums generally have more resonance.
B) Depth has no effect on sound.
C) Deeper drums are always higher pitched.
D) Shallower drums always have more sustain.

A) Striking the rim with the shoulder of the stick.
B) Using two drumsticks simultaneously.
C) Hitting the snare wires directly.
D) Placing a stick across the snare drum.

A) A very quiet, subtle note.
B) A note that is intentionally missed.
C) A loud, accented note.
D) A note played on the rim.

A) To maintain its tuning.
B) To prevent it from getting stolen.
C) To keep it clean.
D) To prevent damage to the shell, heads, and hardware.

A) Protecting the drum during transport and storage.
B) Replacing the drum stand.
C) Dampening the drum's vibrations.
D) Amplifying the drum's sound.

A) A soft cloth and drum cleaner.
B) Water only.
C) Abrasive cleaner.
D) Steel wool.

A) Only when they break.
B) Every year.
C) Every month.
D) When they become worn or lose their tone.

A) Striking the head near the rim.
B) Muffling the drum with your hand.
C) Striking only the rim.
D) Striking the rim and head simultaneously.

A) Two notes played very close together.
B) A single, loud note.
C) A type of drum fill.
D) A silent beat.

A) Duct tape, extra snare wires, dampening gel.
B) A hammer and nails.
C) A vacuum cleaner and polishing cloth.
D) Cooking oil and a sponge.