The basics of the drum beat: Placing the Snare
6 Sept 2025 · 1 min
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In this segment of J. Anthony Allen's drum production tutorial, the instructor demonstrates how to place the snare on the upbeat, using the DAW to solo the kick and snare while muting the hi‑hat and drum loop for focused listening. He explains the concept of "double time"—doubling the rhythmic density so that the pattern fits within the first two beats of a measure—and signals that a deeper dive into that technique will follow. The walkthrough emphasizes practical workflow steps (command‑click solo, muting tracks) and sets up the next topic of hi‑hat work.
