Hey looking into buying a drum kit never played before, don't know what i should be looking for, don't want to spend much really. Are they worth learning?
2006-11-28 09:56:29 · 5 answers · asked by matt151091 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
You can also try Pawn shops or Guitar Center if you are in the US.
You may want to try Craigs list to see if anyone is giving a free one away.
Or try Garage or Estate sales.
It depends what you want to do. If you just want to play in your basement, any old set might do. If you want to be in a band and perform, you'll want higher quality as you will not want the set to fall apart during a performance.
A 5 Piece set is good to start out with. 1 Bass Drum, 1 Snare, 2 Toms, 1 Floor Tom. That is the standard 5 piece.
Cymbals sometime come with a special, but most likely you'll have to pay for them separately. Hardware is usually separate too (Cymbal stands).
You may want to investigate Acoustic versus Electronic drums. There are pros and cons for both.
Gretsch, DW, Pearl, Ludwig, are reputable names (there are others)
Cymbals = Paiste, Zyldjian, are good as well (there are others).
2006-11-28 10:08:17 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey im a drummer been playin for 5 years-- i think its defanintally worth learning-- alrite well if ur lookin for a drum kit i would look for a snare drum which is the drum that makes a buzzing noise, two toms [toms are the drums that are attatched to the big drum on the floor called the BASS DRUM] and a floor tom which is a drum which has 3 legs that touch the floor. you will also need a hi-hat which is the 2 cymbals put together that clamp together making a crisp tinging noise, and a cymbal. if you want to see my drumset i will see if i can get a picture of it or the link to go to it
http://myspace-241.vo.llnwd.net/00882/14/26/882756241_l.jpg
does that work? if it does yhays good if it doesnt sorry
2006-11-28 18:05:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Used drums are the way to go. Take your time picking out a decent set. It doesn't matter how the set looks. What's important is that it is in good playing condition.
Is it worth learning? I know that jamming with my friends is really great fun. Of course, it's worth learning.
2006-11-28 19:12:38 · answer #3 · answered by Teaim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need an Orange County kit with Paiste Traditional symbals. not cheap but well worth the £10000 :P
naaaaa,something like a basic pearl kit will be a good buy, they last forever and sound good for their price. If you have a local drum shop ask them, or failing that email http://www.poole-percussion.co.uk, theyr good lads who know what theyr talking about, my brother bought one of his kits from them.
Hope this helps.
2006-11-29 09:42:44 · answer #4 · answered by ben w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there's a Sam Ash store in your vicinity, try there. They have used gear, so you could afford to buy better equipment and hopefully stick with it longer. They also offer lessons.
2006-11-28 18:00:48 · answer #5 · answered by DA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋