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Drum Kit
Choosing your first drum kit can be a daunting prospect. Maybe you have visions of having a fully featured kit with drums of all sizes and all kinds arrayed before you while you sit in the middle thumping out a beat. It can be like that, but for most people the first kit is usually a lot more modest.
The basic kit of drums usually consists of a standard 4-piece set up. This is dominated by a large 22 inch bass drum. In front of that there will be a 14 inch snare drum. Two tom-tom drums will accompany the set up: a 16 inch floor tom and a 12 inch rack tom. As well as the drums there is usually a crash cymbal and a hi-hat to round off the basic set up.
Most bands today have a more elaborate drum set up than the standard basic one. However, that is because the drummer is a professional who has learned how to play drums the hard way – through many years of hard gruelling practice.
When it comes to choosing your first drum kit the best advice is to keep it simple. Don’t assume that in buying the fanciest and flashiest kit there is you will automatically become a great drummer. You might, but then again, you might not. It is best to buy the level and quality of drum kit that is as good as your playing is.
There are several reasons for doing this. One, if you discover that you don’t have a particular aptitude for drumming, then you won’t have wasted too much money, and two, you can grow your drum kit along with your level of expertise. In other words, as you get better you can upgrade to better drum equipment.
There is the question of which make of drumming equipment you should purchase. Should it be Mapex, Ludwig, Pacific or Pearl? Or should it be something more modest? Probably the best advice is to buy a kit that is cheap and simple. Also, try to get a kit where each component is made by the same manufacturer.
If every piece is made by a different company, there could be basic incompatibility problems. However, a fairly cheap and simple set made by some obscure manufacturer can be the best choice for a first drum kit. Use this set to practice, practice and practice. When you can afford it, and more importantly, when you think you are really ready, then upgrade to a better drum set up.
Another mistake that potential drummers make is to try and assemble as many pieces as possible. They see themselves surrounded by multiple toms and a dizzying array of cymbals and hi-hats, cow bells and octobans. Don’t do it. It’s a simple fact that if it’s there asking to be hit, you will hit it regardless of whether or not it’s a good idea.
Less is more in the case of your first drum set up. Learn the ropes first. Get your feet wet with a minimal kit, practice hard and become proficient, and then progress on to higher and bigger things. It’s a musical journey, enjoy it!
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Sonor Force 1007 Studio1 5-Piece Drum Shell Kit $399.95 The Sonor Force 1007 Set – designed especially for beginners at an uncompromisingly attractive price. Extremely interesting for all up-and-coming rockers, jazz drummers, enthusiasts of metal or of the blues … looking for a drum set that is sturdy, yet versatile. Sonor Force 1007 Sounds The 9-layer basswood shells of the Sonor Force 1007 Sets are characterised by a full-bodied, balanced sound with lots of power up front. |
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Sonor Force Special Edition 6-Piece Drum Shell Kit $579.95 Incredible and resonant, these 100 percent cross laminated birch shells provide an excellent playing-scape for those who want great sounding drums. Sonor’s Special Edition features a bass drum with double tom holder, three toms (two with isolation mounts for enhanced sustain), a powerful floor tom and a matching wood snare. 100% cross laminated birch shells with pre muffled Remo batter heads make this kit sound as good as it looks. |
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Sonor Hand Drums 10 Inch Natural $85 Sonor hand drums are available with two types of heads, plastic and natural skin.Skin heads produce greater tonal color than plastic,which has a drier less effective sound. Skin heads react more to temperature and humidity requiring more frequent tuning than plastic. These instruments are very useful for children to exercise rhythmic patterns and also to accompany other instruments in the classroom. |
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Sonor Hand Drums 14 Inch Plastic $95 Sonor hand drums are available with two types of heads, plastic and natural skin.Skin heads produce greater tonal color than plastic,which has a drier less effective sound. Skin heads react more to temperature and humidity requiring more frequent tuning than plastic. These instruments are very useful for children to exercise rhythmic patterns and also to accompany other instruments in the classroom. |
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Sonor Hand Drums Plastic 10 Inch $75 Sonor hand drums are available with two types of heads, plastic and natural skin.Skin heads produce greater tonal color than plastic,which has a drier less effective sound. Skin heads react more to temperature and humidity requiring more frequent tuning than plastic. These instruments are very useful for children to exercise rhythmic patterns and also to accompany other instruments in the classroom. |
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Sonor Hand Drums Plastic 13 Inch $90 Sonor hand drums are available with two types of heads, plastic and natural skin.Skin heads produce greater tonal color than plastic,which has a drier less effective sound. Skin heads react more to temperature and humidity requiring more frequent tuning than plastic. These instruments are very useful for children to exercise rhythmic patterns and also to accompany other instruments in the classroom. |
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Sonor Force 3007 Steel Snare Drum $99.95 The Sonor Force 3007 metal snare drum features a rugged steel shell that produces that sharp loud crack sound that professional drummers desire. The steel shell is as pleasing to the eye as the sound of the snare is to the drummer’s ear. Put yourself into the mix today with a Sonor Force 3007 metal snare drum. |
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SMT Xtreme Drums Book and CD $11.95 In Xtreme drums, resident sticksman Skins guides you through a 10-lesson programme that covers everything from setting up your kit and holding the sticks correctly to fine-tuning techniques such as fill-ins, backbeats and grace notes. With a free audio-CD, profiles of 10 of the greatest drummers of all time and easy-to-follow guidelines that will help you to play just like them, Xtreme drums arme you with all you need to be able to get the most out of your kit in no time. |
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Ion Audio Pro Session Drums Premium Electronic Drum Kit $269 If you are looking for a heavy-duty electronic drum set, look for further than PRO SESSION DRUMS. This high-quality kit is ready to stand up to the pounding drummers can exact on their gear. With a rugged rack (stand) and adjustable hardware, you’ll have no problem setting PRO SESSION DRUMS up the way you like - and keeping them there! This compact, low-noise drum set delivers that feel of acoustic drums and the flexibility of a great-sounding electronic drum-sound module. This complete … |
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Drums Sweatshirt $30 Drums. Red and Black Drums. Vintage, Retro music t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and more for drummers or bands. |
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Sonor Force 507 Combo 5-Piece Drum Kit $399.95 Designed for beginners, the Sonor Force 507 Combo set is aimed at players taking their first steps into the world of percussion. An incredible price for the amount of performance you’ll be getting out of these, Sonor’s Force 507 sounds incredible and utilizes features that keep the set playing longer between tunings insuring lasting interest in the beginning player. |
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Sonor Special Edition 6-piece Drum Set – Scratch ‘n’ Dent ¹ $923.98 This is a 'Scratch 'N' Dent' item. See below.*Sonor presents this stunning Special Edition 6-Piece Drum Set. These Sonor drums feature birch shells that provide punchy tones great for live or studio sessions. The 6-piece drum kit includes a 22" x 20" bass, 10" x 8" and 12" x 9" toms, 14" x 12" and 16" x 14" floor toms, and 7" x 13" snare. The Sonor Special Edition drum set also features a complete hardware pack that includes, bass pedal, snare stand, 2 mini-boom cymbal stands, and hi-hat cymbal stand. *Items noted as Scratch 'N' Dent are primarily customer returns that may have some cosmetic flaws such as scratches or nicks and may show some usage. If you can live with a minor blemish or worn packaging, you'll save some serious bucks! Because of the random nature of flaws, we are unable to provide specific details about those blemishes. All Scratch 'N' Dent products are guaranteed to work perfectly and include the full manufacturer's warranty and our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Take a full 45 days from shipment to check out the product before deciding to keep it. |
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Sonor Force 2007 Steel Snare Drum $99.95 The Sonor Force 2007 steel snare drum is designed for advanced drummers who do not want to sacrifice any of their musical freedom. A hefty and dynamic sound, this steel snare drum delivers that signature Sonor tone. Either as your main snare or an addition to an existing set, the Sonor Force 2007 steel snare drum delivers that crisp loud crack that you desire. |
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Sonor Large Felt Hand Cymbal Mallets $26 These large Sonor Hand Cymbal Mallets have soft 40mm diameter felt heads with plastic shafts. For use with hand drums and hanging cymbals. |
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Great Rock Drummers of the Sixties $13.01 Update to popular book on legends of rock’s golden era Now in its long-awaited second printing, Bob Cianci’s Great Rock Drummers of the Sixties, the universally acclaimed history of ’60s rock drummers and drumming, has been reissued in its original form with a revised section that thoroughly updates information on the drummers featured within. These of rock drummers are arguably the most revered and copied musicians to ever sit behind the kit. All the prominent drummers of the era are spotlighted, including Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, Keith Moon, Mitch Mitchell, Hal Blaine, and other legends. Long out of print, the original first edition of Great Rock Drummers of the Sixties was published in 1989 and went on to become a collectors’ item. This in-demand book is back and better than ever, with a new cover, improved layout, and much more information for anyone interested in the Sixties, its music, and rock drummers. |
