Video

This tutorial was produced for an article on inward snare drums.

	inward_classic_snare.wmv (1.2Mb)
	inward_classic_snare.mp4 (1.2Mb)

This is an older tutorial:

	inward_classic_snare.wmv (616k)
	inward_classic_snare.mp4 (648k)

Description

This is a very useful sound as with some of the other snare sounds, you can take a breath at the same time. As it's name suggests it is the opposite to the classic snare.

Method

This is like making a 'P' sound inwards rather than outwards.

1. Start with your lips together - as if you were going to say the letter 'p'.
2. Suck in until the pressure builds up.
3. Then take in a sharp breath of air.

Here is a short MP4 audio explanation:

In Context

And here is the Inward Classic Snare used in a simple groove: