Anyone play the drums?

[batlin]

I am thinking about getting into playing the drums, something I have always wanted to do..
Is there anyone out there that plays that could give me some advice on what to get for a first timer?

[Doc.Sust]

i had a set, i bought them, never really practiced or used them held on to them for a few years and sold them for what i bought them for, buy a used set from someone you can trust or find someone who knows drums to help you buy a used set, get a basic set , ones snare, two toms, floor tom, high hat, 2 crash cymbals, and a bass drum double pedal, and that is all you need to learn. tama drums are good and zildijan(sp?) symbols are what i used

[batlin]

So for my first set do you think I can just go out and get the cheapest set I can find? just for learning...
I know this sounds lame but I have always wanted to play the drums and i have been tearing it up on the rockband drums... so i know i have the rythm thing down.. but i sorta want to go one step further...

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

i had a set, i bought them, never really practiced or used them held on to them for a few years and sold them for what i bought them for, buy a used set from someone you can trust or find someone who knows drums to help you buy a used set, get a basic set , ones snare, two toms, floor tom, high hat, 2 crash cymbals, and a bass drum double pedal, and that is all you need to learn. tama drums are good and zildijan(sp?) symbols are what i used

ditto, but as far as basic set, zildijan cymbols can get pricey, go for something cheaper. sabian for example, has a cheaper set they make
but ya, tama or pearl, u can get a nice basic set, used for probably around 300-400 bucks
i got a pearl session custom set, which costs around 1400 w zildijan a custom cymbols, but there is no need for u to get one like that yet.

drums are fun

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

how much r u looking to spend?

[batlin]

how much r u looking to spend?

I was hoping around $500 or so.. but I dont know how realistic that is...
This will probably be my christmas present to my self

[batlin]

I also figure if i dont like it or dont play it much I can at least sell it for something on craigs list and not be out TOO much cash....

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

id suggest something like this for a beginner.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...re-?sku=445369


and if yr looking for a double bass pedal:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ter?sku=447887

[Amorphic]

ive tried them, i have sloppy rhythm though...i'll stick with guitar

[batlin]

id suggest something like this for a beginner.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...re-?sku=445369


and if yr looking for a double bass pedal:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ter?sku=447887

Thanks a lot man I will take a look...

I live in the "Live mUsic cap of the world" so there are a ton of sets on craigs list.. but i dont know what to look for....

http://austin.craigslist.org/search/...ery=drum%20set

Looks like some good deals but I wouldnt know what to looks for in them

[batlin]

ive tried them, i have sloppy rhythm though...i'll stick with guitar

I play guitar as well.. just want to try something different and annoy the neighbors he he he

[batlin]

id suggest something like this for a beginner.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...re-?sku=445369


and if yr looking for a double bass pedal:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ter?sku=447887

sweet man, that was what I was looking at from a different store, but this one includes the cymbals...

So that 5 peice set "should" be ok for me for a couple years or even a year while i learn right?

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

Thanks a lot man I will take a look...

I live in the "Live mUsic cap of the world" so there are a ton of sets on craigs list.. but i dont know what to look for....

http://austin.craigslist.org/search/...ery=drum%20set

Looks like some good deals but I wouldnt know what to looks for in them

i would look for something that has the basics like Dr.sust said,
snare, bass, 2 rack toms, 1 floor tom, highhats, and at least 1 cymbal.
if u can find all those into one "beginner pack", go for it.
but before u buy anything, make sure u do a little research on the set/brand too see how people reviewed it.

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

sweet man, that was what I was looking at from a different store, but this one includes the cymbals...

So that 5 peice set "should" be ok for me for a couple years or even a year while i learn right?

it should be, plus from the reviews ive read, its pretty good bang for yr buck.
depending on how much u play and how hard u hit the drums, it should last few years, but u might have to change the heads a couple times. and tune them right, so u get a good sound

[batlin]

So which one of these do you think would be the better deal...
From reading up I have pretty much settled on one of these...

Pulse Pro 5-Piece Drum Set with CymbalsOverall: 8.13 For 419.00 w/ shipping

Ludwig Accent 5-Piece Drum Kit and Zildjian ZBT Cymbal Set for 479.00 w/ shipping

I hear Zildjian are good cymbals.. better then the Pulse ones... Is it worth the extra 60 bux you think?

Also, what else do I need to get startted... tools, tuning etc stuff?

Thanks for all your help!

[QuieTSToRM33]

You can always look into an electronic set.

[Doc.Sust]

So for my first set do you think I can just go out and get the cheapest set I can find? just for learning...
I know this sounds lame but I have always wanted to play the drums and i have been tearing it up on the rockband drums... so i know i have the rythm thing down.. but i sorta want to go one step further...

u are better off getting a used name brand good set than a piece of shit no name brand new set

[Doc.Sust]

also like you said, you live in the music cap, look on craigs list!!!! that is where i sold my set, went quick! just get someone with drum knowledge help you pick them out and go with you to buy the drums to make sure they are in good shape

[dedic8ed1]

From the time I was 16 to 21 I had a drum set at my disposal but I moved out and couldn't play where I moved to so I sold them like a dick.I'm very passionate about music and would never give it up completly it's my calling but never had the courage to answer and give myself to it completly due to the fact I didn't want to wake up a 40 year old musician with no retirement fund and no career,I'm a realist and in NJ I've seen awesome bands come and go and never make it to the big leagues.I still play whenever I'm at my buddy's house and I still got it.But when I play I get kind of emotional and think of what I could've done with my naturel ability.It's a melancholy melt down that I consider a occupational hazard,but I never took a lesson and picked it up very fast.

Playing drums,bodybuilding and hanging out with my son are the only things I truly enjoy in this life.

[batlin]

u are better off getting a used name brand good set than a piece of shit no name brand new set

Yea, i think I agree with you....

Looking on craigs list.. hopefully something will come up soon....

how LOUD will they be? will i be annoying my neighbors big time?

[dedic8ed1]

Yea, i think I agree with you....

Looking on craigs list.. hopefully something will come up soon....

how LOUD will they be? will i be annoying my neighbors big time?

There loud as hell buddy,Buy a cheap 5 piece,as long as you have some good heads and rings for them that keep the vibration down,you buy a tuner for them and get a couple good cymbols and see if you like playing.Your looking to spend atleast $500.00 easy on a used 5 piece and some good used cymbols if your lucky.Heads arn't cheap either,there roughly $1 dollar an inch per head.

[anonymous21]

If you put them in the basement the sound hopefully won't travel too far.

[batlin]

If you put them in the basement the sound hopefully won't travel too far.

Unfortunatly i dont have a basement
but.. i dont like my neighbors so it is cool heahahaha

[batlin]

Found a nice DW pacific 5pc set on craigs list for a 100 bux.. good shape other then a few scratches on the varnish... I get it tomorrow if it is in the shape the guys says it is in..
It doesnt have the hardware but I will get that stuff separately..
I am totally excited!

[duramaxedge]

Drums are so Bad ASE! I love Pantera- Slaughtered.. Double bass is nice!

[dedic8ed1]

Drums are so Bad ASE! I love Pantera- Slaughtered.. Double bass is nice!

Oh yeah brother,Dime bag for life