I was looking at the sheet music for the Star Spangled Banner arranged for the U.S. Marine Band, and I saw that each instrument has an Opt. S.D.
in the beginning.
What does it mean?
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Sign up to join this communityI was looking at the sheet music for the Star Spangled Banner arranged for the U.S. Marine Band, and I saw that each instrument has an Opt. S.D.
in the beginning.
What does it mean?
"Optional Snare Drum"
What you're seeing is a cue for an optional instrument. The Star-Spangled Banner may begin with or without snare drum.