This article discusses a common snare tuning mistake and the importance of choosing the right tuning for a cheap snare drum. It emphasizes the difference between high and low tunings and how it affects the sound quality. It explains that many drummers make the error of tuning their snare too tight, causing it to produce a undesirable, unpleasant sound. The article advises drummers to experiment with different tunings to find the optimal sound for their snare drum.