https://reverb.com/news/tonal-properties-of-5-metals-used-in-snare-drums
3. Brass. DW 6.5x14 Smooth Brass Snare. One of the most intrinsically musical alloys on the planet, brass has long been used in musical instruments. Rich, warm and responsive, brass is best known among musicians for constituting an entire orchestral instrument section, but its qualities translate into drums as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbhmEFxqkJg
This video shows the difference in sound between the INDe Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Brass snare drums in the 6.5x14 size, across multiple tunings. Recor

https://hub.yamaha.com/drums/stage/the-five-different-kinds-of-snare-drums-explained/
The Yamaha RLS-1455 snare drum features a stainless-steel shell. Each of these materials has a unique sound, but in general, metal snare drums produce a sharp "crack," a quick response, and a lot of overtones. Steel can produce bright, ringing overtones that require damping, while brass tends produce a rich tone with dark overtones.

https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/metal-vs-metal-snare-drums.51713/
Brass - very commonly recorded and versatile. Hoops and wires can make a lot of difference on a brass drum. Aluminum - good solid "crack" or "pop" and perhaps more recorded than brass. Steel - has some ring, but this can be tamed down with head, hoop, wire, and muffling to sound drier.

https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/snare-drum-buying-guide/
Brass — When it comes to metal snare drums, few alloys are more prized than brass. It's warm when feathered, bright and aggressive when pummeled, and extremely articulate when fed ghost notes. Steel — What brass has on sensitivity, steel snares have on attitude. A good steel snare is able to deliver the raucous bite and howling note length that wood snares often cannot.

https://drummersonly.co.uk/metal-snares-whats-the-difference/
Aluminum drums are extremely light-weight with a dry response. Due to their light-weight and durability, Aluminum drums are the perfect choice if you're a freelance drummer hopping from gig to gig around the city and need a drum that is a workhorse right out of the gate. Another great plus point of Aluminum drums is their resistance to corrosion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QZAMW-rnQI
I shot this comparison video with the intention of showing the sometimes subtle tonal differences between drums crafted with different metals. Not every sing

https://www.indedrum.com/blog/2019/7/22/comparison-video-aluminum-stainless-steel-brass-snare-drums
This video shows the difference in sound between the INDe Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Brass snare drums in the 6.5x14 size, across multiple tunings. Recorded with NO EQ for a clean and honest representation of our drums! Make sure to listen with good headphones or speakers!

https://littlecornerofamusiclover.com/aluminum-snare-vs-steel-snare-vs-wood-snare-drum/
Commonly, the metal snare drums like steel or aluminum are more shiny and modern with a smooth surface. Meanwhile, wooden snare drums give a warmer and more heart-fainted look with vintage and old-fashioned surfaces. 4. Utility. Wooden snare drums are much heavier than steel or aluminum products.

https://www.worldofmusic.com.au/blog/snares-whats-the-difference-in-snare-drum-materials/
WIRES:The amount of strands on your snare wire will change the amount of snare response and decay from your snare, with more wires acting like a muffle. In essence, more strands equates to more snare sound and less strands to more sound from the drum itself. TUNING: The tension of the bottom but most notably the top head can greatly affect the

https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/yamaha-recording-custom-snare-drums
The snares encompass three metals: stainless steel, aluminium and brass. There are 14"x51/2" models in all three metals, 14"x61/2" aluminium and brass, 14"x7" steel, plus a 13"x61/2" brass. ... The strainer - the bit that lets down many a snare drum - is Yamaha's proven Q-Type, which is an excellent mechanism. Stocky yet elegant, sure and

https://drumthat.com/best-snare-drums/
Denis Loncaric. In this article, I will go through the 53 best snare drums divided into three categories: By material (wood, steel, brass, aluminum, etc.) By budget (entry, mid-range, premium) By genre (jazz, rock) The best thing of all is that I got a chance to try many of them. I not only saw them and heard them in live sessions and practice

https://www.drumradar.com/metal-vs-wood-snare-drums/
In general, metal snare drums tend to be more ringy and bright, while wood snares bring more fatness and warmth to the overall tone. Metal can pack a punch and really cut through the mix, while wood can have an arguably better rounded tone and lean toward the dry side - especially in recordings. Typically, drummers who play a heavier style of

https://drumthat.com/best-snare-drums-for-metal/
Nonetheless, the portion is "musical" because brass shells have a warmer tone than steel shells. Also, it has 42 spirals and makes a thick, "wetting" sound. Thanks to the incredible deliverability of cut in projection and a lot of body, it makes a really unique snare drum! 3. Noble & Cooley Alloy Classic 14x6.

https://www.reddit.com/r/drums/comments/uxzu3h/whats_your_preference_and_why_wood_snare_or_metal/
Metal snares tend to be bright sharp. Great to cut through louder music popular in rock. Woods tend to be warm and mellow. I like wood snares when I'm in a small room in a quiet setting. If I could only have one It would probably be bell brass or aluminum wait maple. Fortunately I'm blessed and lost count of snares at 10.

https://gearspace.com/board/drums-/605963-snare-drum-shell-thickness-metal-shells-brass-steel-etc.html
I'm convinced that 3mm metal shell drums are where it's at: 80s Tama Bell Brass aka The Terminator Gregg Keplinger's steel shell (I have an 8x14 that sounds unreal) the new WFLiii (that's Bill Ludwig III, grandson of the founder of Ludwig Drums) 1909 aluminum snare... that thing SMOKES There's something to thicker metal shells that I prefer in direct contrast to my preference for thinner wood

https://www.reddit.com/r/drums/comments/348m6s/workhorse_snare_brass_or_aluminum/
My 'workhorse' snare is a 14x6.5 chrome over brass Slingerland Radioking. I love it, and much prefer the sound over my aluminium Ludwig 402 for most applications. It's just a much sweeter, rounder sound. Brass is my go to, I've usually got a black nickel over brass somewhere in my setup or in my options.

https://drummingbase.com/wood-vs-metal-snare-drums-comparing-the-differences/
For example, steel and aluminium snares are typically cheaper than bronze and copper snares. Also, birch and beech snares are usually less expensive compared to maple and mahogany snares. Metal snare drums: range between $200 and $800 on average; Wood snare drums: range between £200 and $600 on average

https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/the-new-pearl-sensitone-heritage-alloy-snares.175785/
Yes, even the Heritage Steel snare is seamless! A seamless steel snare that only costs $240. Their seamless Heritage brass 14x5" is $379, which is $320 less than a Ludwig Black Beauty. $320 less! I wonder if they'll sound different than the previous generation of Sensitones, being that they aren't welded.

https://www.drumforum.org/threads/brass-vs-stainless-snare-wires.93883/
For me, steel wires on a wooden snare gives a nice mix of bite with woody tone. I found brass wires on wood snares to be a little too dark for my tastes. On the other hand, the Tama bell brass / Sonor brass wires give a nice sound with my brass snares. I stopped getting the Sonors because they are too expensive; the Tamas break too easily, so I