I am considering buying a set of drums and taking some lessons. How hard are drums to learn and how long does it take to get good at playing them? I have some previous musical experience with other instruments so I understand the basics. Also, what would be the best set of drums to start out with? Cheapies or spend more for a good set?
2006-12-26 04:27:18 · 8 answers · asked by minn1871 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
It depends. If you have rhythm, and can be able to drum fast it's easy. I taught myself on drums. I'v been playing three years, joined two bands, and am putting out an album with my first band in a few months. How good you become depends on your teacher and your effort, so keep that in mind. Don't buy a cheap set. Try and get a high quality set, not a cheap one. Tama, Ludwig, or Pearl. Those are high quality sets. You also want to make sure you have the right type of stick for you. I play rock/hard rock so i use 5B's. Most people won't agree with me on this, but i also like using a Nylon tip. That way when I hit cymbals, the tips don't crack off. The tip might fall off, but it pops back on no problem. Happy drumming!
2006-12-28 02:31:00 · answer #1 · answered by Dude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends if u have the talent in you, and if your taking privet lessons then it will be a lot easier for you to learn but if your just reading out of a book, forget about try something else because your never gonna learn. For me learning drums is hard, people think its just hitting something with sticks, trust me its not like that. When you play drums you have to learn notes just as any other instrument, and trying to play with a drum set is even harder to try and play evrything at once. To be able to play good on a drum set it will take at least 2 years or maybe more, but if you have a really good teacher and you put everything you have into it maybe you might learn how to play a set good for maybe less then two years.
2006-12-26 04:30:00 · answer #2 · answered by Leo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I learned by just watching one of those teaching DVDs just for the basic start up beats. Then after that I just started playing with CDs and after that with real people. It's an amazing instrument. A lot of people it's the easiest instrument to learn but I think that depends on the person. Without hand eye coordination you may as well play the triangle. Good Luck and enjoy them! It's so fun to customize and set them up to your playing technique.
2006-12-26 04:38:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
drums are probably the easiest instrument to learn. for one, you don't have a scale you have to remember pitches and octaves and all of that stuff. for two you don't have to worry about matching pitches and tuning before you play. the only thing drums requires is hardwork and knowing how to count. You have to learn rudiments, which is nothing but different rhythms. Once you learn your basic rudiments and rhythms and you learn to keep a steady tempo, you're set. Reading music will come easy once you learn rudiments and how to count. I've played drums for 5 years in highschool and 1 in college. and I love them. if you like music and keeping beat and rhythms it should come naturally to you.
i've also played trumpet, clarinet, and xylophone and i find drums the easiest and the most fun. check out this website...and you can learn some rudiments and as you get better at them you can speed them up and play along or slow them down, whatever your pace and preference.
http://www.vicfirth.com
2006-12-26 04:32:30 · answer #4 · answered by kaiyas_mom07 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Learning the drums is like learning to dance. Its fun, energetic and skill building. Ive been teaching drums for 14 years and still never had a student in capable of playing the beats we hear everyday on the radio. If your considering tuition and are in sydney thrn drop me an email. all the best. Luke
2016-05-23 08:00:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you take lessons for about a month, and then teach yourself. Being told what to practice isn't how you learn, but a teacher can get you off on the right foot. That's what I did, and now I'm a professional drummer in a band! Go figure!
2006-12-27 18:40:01 · answer #6 · answered by drumset_player215 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEpends on talent and effort.
If you want a good book to start with there is one called REalistic Rock by Carmine Appice that will take you from the basics to intermediate beats at your own pace. Good place to start. Then perhaps try a good jazz book after that.
Lessons would be a good idea too
2006-12-26 04:32:19 · answer #7 · answered by songndance1999 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it depends if u hav a good teacher
2006-12-26 04:29:07 · answer #8 · answered by lize 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋