Snare too loud

[Dawgkikker]

While I don't think so some guys I fill in for say my snare is way too loud. It's a Mapex BP maple with a coated Genera dry head and a single ply resonant. I have tried moon gels, rings, and even a cloth patch to satisfy them. They still say it's too loud. Personally I think it's because they are used to have a drummer who uses an E kit. I would be more than happy to use an E kit but do not have one. Any advice is appreciated.

[Kazaamski]

Play softer and don’t use rimshots.

[N2Bluz]

There’s no such thing as a snare that’s “too loud” on stage. The easier it is for them to hear the back-beat, the better. The only thing that matters is if it’s too loud out in front. Unless they’re standing out front, they’re perception means little. If they’re used to an e-kit getting pumped through the monitors and mains, then it probably IS louder on stage...but it needs to be. This a totally different scenario unless you mic the snare.

[SpazApproved]

If anyone ever tells me my snare is to loud I thank them for noticing. Then play harder

[rickthedrummer]

I just think of all the guitar players that try to get their amps up to 11.

[slinky]

give them earplugs.. but in all fairness if it's too loud out front as said earlier that could be a problem in smaller rooms. i went to see a local cover band last week at a smaller bar room and his cymbals were so loud almost to a point of annoying at times.

[late8]

Drape a towel over the snare.

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[Ricardo]

If anyone ever tells me my snare is too loud I thank them for noticing. Then play harder

I just think of all the guitar players that try to get their amps up to 11.

HAHAHA............Both are correct !

[DrumWhipper]