Beginners Drum Kit

[telecat]

My Daughter is harbouring ambitions to be a drummer. I have no idea about the type of quality of Kit she should go after. One solution is obviously the Roland HT-1 and it's bigger siblings and I have been looking at these electronic kits. What would be a good starter acoustic though??

[drskodd]

Probably any of the entry level kits by the big manufacturers such as Premier/pearl if she intends to make a career out of it. Avoid cheap cymbals though. I've found the difference in quality between cheap and more pricey cymbals is vast. It's not so apparent with drums though, and a cheap kit can still sound and look great, the only thing that may let it down though is the quality of the stands/hardware.

If money is no object, go for some V-drums with mesh heads. They are quieter, take up less room, easier to transport and more versatile.

[Z06George]

Hi there, CB are great beginner accoustic kits. I do agree with the previous comment about cymbals.

[Dickster]

Most beginner kits are of the same quality so you can't go wrong there. You'll get everything you need to start.

I wouldn't go for an electric kit for a beginner as it may make it more "gimmicky" and this may put her off.

If you're not bothered about a new kit have a look on ebay for a slightly used beginner kit. Could save you a couple of quid and if it doesn't work out you'll not lose any money.

Check out www.mikedolbear.com for a wealth of drummer info and experience.

Dickster.