Drums

[mac03]

2 Questions.

1... how hard is it to learn to play the drums? I know there is more to it than just beating a drum and cymbol with a stick. But just curious as to exactly how hard it is.

2... quality sets. Is there a major difference between a beginers set and an experienced set? Is there such a thing? (My wife used to play teh clarinet and I know the difference in reeds between learners and experienced concertists.) And about how much $$$ would I be looking at?

[MacGuyver]

1. Easy to learn, impossible to master. Basically, anyone can learn, but you have to think about how serious you are about playing, and apply it to how hard your practice, and how much you work. I teach one kid because he puts himself into what he plays, which is good. I would never teach a kid who is just gonna piss it off. You need alot of hand/hand/foot/foot/mind independence to play good stuff, well, on drumset.

2. There is a MAJOR difference. Basically, a kit has infinite possibilities behind it. Which is why I dont suggest starting with an expensive kit for your first one. Get a simple 500$ 5 peice kit (kick drum, 3 toms, 1 snare) and a 4 cymbal (2 for a set of hi hats, 1 ride, 1 crash) starter pack (made by bigger manufacturers like Zildjian or Sabian), and the cymbal and drum stands and a kick drum pedal and you are ALL SET. For a long time. Once you get into your groove and figure out what you like then you can add more individual drums to your kit, some more crash cymbals or special effects cymbals, bongos, whatever your little heart desires. If you're REALLY serious about getting on stage after that and getting signed in a band, you could opt to sell your kit for a good price and upgrade to a better one.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

[ledsam]

I first started playing drums a few years ago because my buddies needed a drummer. I rented a kit and started practicing and could play basic songs within a couple weeks. Six months later we were playing in stage at my high school, and although I wasn't the greatest drummer in the world, I could hold my own.

MacGuyver's right though, it's very easy to learn but very tough to master. My kit was basically a five piece set: kick, three toms, snare and a hi hat and crash for cymbals. I bought a ride a few months later. I would also suggest starting with a kit similar to this.

If you are disciplined and practice a lot, you'll do fine.

[Fly]

practice,practice,practice!!!!!!!!!

i've been playin' for damn near 30 years......and i still play every day...


i have both of my kids playin'....my daughter 8 years old....makes some of my drummer buddies look bad why?......cuz she practices every day too.....


...and as MacGuyver said...you gotta learn to move all apendages in different places at different times......

have fun learnin' man....and if you have any Q's pm me as well.