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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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