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rookie wanna B In need of a few tips...pls.

koolcat132	Date: January 3, 2006 @ 12:55 AM Hey I'm new to this site,I'm also new at the awesome art that is drumming...I've always been drawn to quality music that involves intricate beats and have always appreciated this instrument the most. I have been waiting for the right time to dive into it, I just now got into a home with enough space between the neighbors....I would appreciate some feedback: I'm not sure what type of set to buy....i'm fortunate to have the spare money at the time to invest in a quality set (I'm thinking about $3.5k)...i'd like a "kool" set but i'm not sure what is out there, I would hate to buy something impractical or something that is way out of my league (total rookie here) if there is such a thing....I'd be interested in experienced drummers' opinions....I also plan on investing in lessons after i get a set.....Question: Would I be better off learning with a double bass pedal from the get go or should I stick with the single.......i would appreciate any feedback.....thank u much.
GeneHilbert	Date: January 3, 2006 @ 3:07 AM DW makes incredible stuff. But yourself being a beginner I would suggest a modest kit first. Just to see if it's really what you want to do or in fact have the inclination to put in the hours of practice necessary to be come accomplished. Time, effort, pain, discipline and money my friend, maybe a brand name used kit to start. Ludwig, Slingerland, Rogers, Gretch, Dw, Tama, Pearl, or lesser names but still of good quality like Peavey. Pawn shops and ebay.
pog	Date: January 3, 2006 @ 3:39 AM Personally, I would build it out of different brands, and I would ask the staff at smaller, more specialised drum shops. You can usually pick the guy behind the counter that's there for the love of it. Slingerland make an awesome snare, and tama and ludwig kits are indeed very nice. Like with any musical instrument, it's up to you what style and sound you're after. Get the guy in the shop to play a few for you and explain what drums are best for different styles of music. Let your ears decide. GH is right in that it may be a better investment in getting a modest kit for practicing... once you have learnt how to look after it, and correct tuning, waxing them and stuff like that, it will always be useful for playing at parties that may get a little rough towards the end Then you can buy nice gear for your studio setup at a later date. As for the kick drum, Single kick is far more important than double. Once you have mastered the single, then you should look into adding a 2nd bass drum or double kick pedal. Hope this helps.
koolcat132	Date: January 4, 2006 @ 6:25 AM thx alot for the tips....I will look into starting off with a modest kit then and go from there.....I have a friend that plays at a local (restaurant/club)gig here in phx, I'm planning on getting with him to get started. For now I got myself a metronome and a practice pad until the paperwork goes thru for this house i bought......thx again I value ur opinions.
CubedDrummer	Date: January 17, 2006 @ 10:43 PM most of the time if u get a set u want a five peice the brand im not so sure about personally i dont care about the set its how u piece it together with nice heads hi hats and a variety of cymbals
lazrpo1nt3r	Date: February 5, 2006 @ 11:04 PM If I had to say something, get a drumset that fits your audio. For example, I have a punk rock band, so I have bright cymbals and deep toms. Also, when you're playing using a crash cymbal, try to hit with the sides of your stick opposed to the tip. It adds power and doesn't tire you out too much. When using your hi-hat, try to move your foot on the pedal so slightly with every 2 or 3 hits so it doesn't get boring. If your stick breaks, try to turn it over and hit with the bottom of the stick to prevent extreme damage to your drumheads.
lazrpo1nt3r	Date: February 5, 2006 @ 11:05 PM and PS, get Zilgian cymbals, they're extremely strong.
ScienceHarbor	Date: April 13, 2006 @ 10:49 AM Look here: www.spaundrums.com www.dwdrums.com www.ocdrum.com I'd recommend a smaller kit to start, maybe 4-5 pieces. Heads are really important, they account for like 80% of how the drum will sound. Learn about different heads and learn how to tune, or else 3.5K will sound like $500. For cymbals zildjian A's, K's, and Z's are a good bet. I'd also recommend to start on a single pedal. Move on to double once you have basic mastery of the single.