Which snare drum head should my drumline use?
This is a common question asked by both drum instructors, and drum techs. The problem is that the choice is entirely personal. Neither type of head is better than the other, they just have different qualities. Mylar snare drum heads are primarily made of plastic. For this reason, the heads: • Have a more natural feel • Change pitch more easily They have a more natural feel, which can help new players and experienced players alike. But because they are softer than kevlar, they bend and stretch more easily. As a result, you must replace Mylar heads more ofter than kevlar snare drum heads. But another positive is that they are much less expensive than Kevlar heads. – Mylar snare drum heads tend to be most commonly used on snares. While others do opt for Kevlar, there is no right or wrong answer to the question of which is better. It’s a purely personal choice. The durability of Mylar in comparison to Kevlar is what gets questioned most because Mylar’s composition mainly consists of plasti
