question on electric drum set for beginner

01-08-2002, 05:24 PM

I read some of the posts regarding electric drum sets.

My sister is interested in playing drums, currently taking lessons right now. She did have a drum set but we returned it after agreeing that it was too expensive for a beginner ($800). It also took up a lot of space in the living room.

We found some cheaper sets called "Pearl" I believe. Are these any good? (accoustic set)

Regarding the electric drum sets, does this include the ones where there are several drum pads on a flat-board...like the ones from Yamaha,etc. We are leaning towards this more since it takes up less room and we think it is sufficient for her to learn how to play drums. I think you can also hook it up to the computer.

What is the take on this?

01-08-2002, 06:22 PM

I think for learning the basics of drumming, one of the little multi-pad things would be fine. They feel similar to a practice pad, so they won't be detrimental to her development as a drummer, as most things will transfer over to real drums easily (Plus they are alot more fun than just hitting a practice pad!).

Pearl makes drums on all levels and they are all pretty good. Most makers will have a drumset at the "entry-level" price. Pearl makes one of the better ones for the money.

The most important thing is to get something she enjoys practicing on, because if it isn't fun she won't practice and she won't get better!

**+Donny** · 01-08-2002, 07:12 PM

pearl export is good beginner acoustic set

01-10-2002, 06:09 PM

One more question,

does it matter what type of drum sticks she needs to get to learn how to play? the set we're looking at comes with yamaha drum sticks. Right now, she has vater 5B and zildjian super 5B which she bought two weeks ago.

Is it necessary to have so many pairs of drum sticks. Please help out an ignorant brother. Thanks.

LWatford · 01-11-2002, 10:39 AM

Just let her go to a music store and find the sizes she likes. Ask her teacher about what they would recomend if a music store is not avalible.

Nate · 01-11-2002, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fooman
Regarding the electric drum sets, does this include the ones where there are several drum pads on a flat-board...like the ones from Yamaha,etc. We are leaning towards this more since it takes up less room and we think it is sufficient for her to learn how to play drums. I think you can also hook it up to the computer.

What is the take on this?

One clarification. What you are describing (namely, "drum pads on a flat-board".. I assume you're thinking of things like the Yamaha dd-50, etc, etc) is NOT an "electric drum set", nor is it a substitute for a real acoustic set. It is a drum-pad... or a midi drum controller.

Now, you can learn the basics of rhythm and beat on one of those things.... but you most certainly cannot expect to learn how to play drums on one.

I'd recommend going with an acoustic set. You can probably get a nice Pearl setup with a few cheaper cymbals for about $500.

exxon44 · 01-14-2002, 11:07 AM

yes, pearl is a good set,
I would not reccommend getting an electric set, unless you're prepared to blow 2-6 large. If you're not sure if she'll stay with it, and just wants a set to blast on (and not worry much about it), check out ebay...they have several 3-5 piece sets for about 300-450, and no, you can't have too many sets of drum sticks...
you need a set for:
banging on the steering wheel while you're at a light,
banging on your headboard when trying to go to sleep,
banging on your notebook in study-hall,
banging on whatever when you're working,
(soft tipped) banging on the walls on the way to practice on your set,
and you need 2-5 sets for your actual drum set!

and hey, I'm a bass player! (I play drums when our other bass player decides to show up)