Is this the best way to learn drums?

hasanmoukalled

New member
Hi there! I am new to this forum. I would like to ask a question, I want to learn drums, the problem is that I cannot afford now 350$ for a complete kit. I was thinking about getting for now a snare drum and a couple of sticks to start learning because if I want to save it'll take two to three months, so would start from now and with the time goes by I'll get the other part gradually, what do you think? Please answer.
 

wljmrbill

Member
welcome to the forums. i AM SURE MUSIC TECH WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE BEST ANSWER AS HE IS A BAND INSTRUCTOR.
 

musicteach

New member
What is the music tech?

That would be me :p I guess wljmrbill, that the shouted was to get my attention? :p Anywho, since money is an issue I'd suggest a practice pad and a pair of sticks. Practice pads are usually a little bit cheaper, and easier to carry and transport. Always learn the basics first. I'd be happy to give you a pdf of some percussion exercises, if you like.
 

John Watt

Member
It was a lack of funds that kept me from playing drums.
I was bringing home sticks and playing in the basement on my own set of boxes and cans,
but after seeing a toy drumset for sale for $145 and an acousitic guitar for $25 I bought the guitar.
Good luck!
 

Leisesturm

New member
Hi there! I am new to this forum. I would like to ask a question, I want to learn drums, the problem is that I cannot afford now 350$ for a complete kit. I was thinking about getting for now a snare drum and a couple of sticks to start learning because if I want to save it'll take two to three months, so would start from now and with the time goes by I'll get the other part gradually, what do you think? Please answer.

I know nothing about drums beyond what I know about anything else, but that is more than most people. I just got off the Craigslist page of my city, Portland, OR. Today alone one can find a snare drum and stand for $140. A full set of drums (no cymbals) for $150 and a full set of drums, cymbals, and the seller will throw in throne and pedals for $250. FWIW, if it were me, I would want the drums AND a practice pad from day one. You might spend weeks... maybe months learning the rudiments on your practice pad but find that when it comes time to take on a full kit you have no inherent ability to control different parts of your body at once. Then what? I'll bet you money that with only moderate effort you could have a drum kit in your home for no money at all. I'm an organist but my church's praise band needed an electric bassist. I learned it last summer on a borrowed bass, then I continued with a bass that another church GAVE me. I don't really have the money to spend on a bass as it is not my primary instrument. The $150 or so that I think this bass is worth can buy a lot of sheet music for my main instrument. I think FWIW that if one wants to play a particular instrument then one should get that instrument and accept no substitutes. Practice pads are an adjunct to drums as sometimes noise may be an issue, it shouldn't be an issue of money. Don't get me going on the issue of using electronic keyboards as surrogate pianos.

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hasanmoukalled

New member
I don't know the notes :\

Here, take a look at this:
http://www.medi afire.com/view/?ivzexh8qab8lmyd

I don't now the notes, but I'll figure out a way to learn them. I recently searched for drum's sound level on Google and they are pretty loud! I live in a noisy area but our house is small, so I don't want to annoy my parents, I saw alternative ways for the sound problem and it was the electric drums; do you recommend to buy electric drums and do they cost more that the normal drums? What's the range? And thanks!
 

John Watt

Member
If you already are a drummer, using pads can be a bad habit.
But getting a set of used practice pads, travel room drums, commonplace now, is good for beginners.
You can set them up to develop your reach and accuracy before you get real drums,
and they are better to practice on if you want to be quiet.
Let me stress that, if you want to be quiet.
Professional drummers aren't quiet. People want to hear them.
And don't forget percussion.
Right away, just sitting, start tapping both feet, one for highhat, one for bass,
using your hands on your legs, one for snare, one for highhat,
to get four-way independent action happening, a co-ordination you don't need drums to develop.
In fact, you should be doing that sitting or standing while you watch other bands, jamming along.
That's one advantage drummers have over all other musicians, no notes to worry about.
And this Canadian recommends an Inuit style hand drum with a three foot diameter made of whale scrotum.
You'll have to chew your own.
Wearing down your own teeth a little in advance will be worth the audience reaction.
 
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teddy

Duckmeister
I tried drumming when I was young but found I did not have the co ordination. Also the noise really annoyed my family. best of luck.

teddy
 
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