What's the best way to start playing the drums?

Question

I've always wanted to play the drums, but I also kind of thought that everybody thinks they want to play the drums at one point or another. Recently I've banged around on my friend's set though, and I really think I would love to take it up for real. What's the best way to start? Is it possible to learn on your own or would I need a teacher? Any recommendations for cheap beginner sets? I obviously don't want to make a huge investment since I'm not 100% positive I'll stick with it....is it ever possible to take lessons without actually owning a drum set first? Any information/ suggestions are appreciated!

Answer 1

drum lessons

Answer 2

When I started drums, I bought a practice pad (5-35$) and bought a set of four lessons. I've now been playing for two years and loving every minute of it. If you feel a connection with the drums go for it: what have you got to lose? Find a local drum store and talk to them. Whatever you do, buy your set at a drums-only place: they have the best prices and can offer the best advice. Follow up with some lessons. After that, it's up to you which way your "career" will take. Look to your idols and expose yourself to as much music as possible! Good luck!

Answer 3

I had a friend who was a drummer in a band and it's not as easy as it looks! I would reccomend some lessons and practice. There's alot of theory involved and not just banging away. If you want a quick fix you could try congo's or bongos first as they are easier to practice on and will give you a good sense of different depths and sounds that drums can produce. A place I would reccomend purchasing drums from is Long & MacQuade if there is one in you're area. You could also find some great info in books at the music stores and listings for those providing lessons. I wish you luck.

Answer 4

first before you can play a set, u need to start off slow. Just get a snare drum, or even a practise pad,and learn the beats. once you master that , then start to add pieces. Like a high hat, or a bass drum. I recommend a teacher for the fundamentals and basics, then after you should be ok to go your own route.

Answer 5

i began at the same time as i realized I truly have a heightened experience of rhythm compared to maximum individuals. So i wanting to get a drum set. i have not taken a unmarried lesson so a approaches, and that i might want to assert i'm doing okay. i'm playing technical metallic, jazz, punk, truly each and every kind. So in case you recognize you'd be sturdy, purchase a collection. once you're uncertain, discover someone who has a drumset or bypass to a Guitar center or something and spot in case you are able to play any properly on your own. you do not choose instructions. i wager you may want to get some in case you truly like it inspite of the actuality that...

Answer 6

Screw lessons. Most teachers don't know half they think they do. Take lessons for a few weeks to get basic theory and then just start running through as many different drum lines as you can, eventually get to metallica/pantera/dream theater ---> That is when you know you've made it. Double bass, sheesh, they don't teach you that in school, because the teachers can't play it.

Answer 7

I suggest getting a book on it or an instructional DVD it's cheap and effective although if you want you could always go and get an instructer oh and make sure you have a drum set they do come in handy while learning then drums

Answer 8

My son just took music he loved the beat of and started to imitate it on the drums after listening to it over and over. Once he got the beat down to the song he would adlib his own beats. He plays by ear only. He actually got very good at it. He now makes up his own beats more often than not. He never took lessons. He said drummers play by what they like, so you would be learning how your instructor likes to play. Lessons would be good for reading music. Can learn that on your own though. Good luck

Answer 9

take lessons