Tell me about... Electronic Drum Kits
Discussion
I have about £600 to spend so I'm considering Roland VDrum HD1 or Yamaha DTXplorer. I just want to learn the drums and don't have the space or "environment" for an acoustic kit.
I know Ion are crap, but Alesis are a known make and seem reasonable priced.
Also are there any good learning resouces on line? I can tap out a basic 4/4 but get lost with fills etc.
I know Ion are crap, but Alesis are a known make and seem reasonable priced.
Also are there any good learning resouces on line? I can tap out a basic 4/4 but get lost with fills etc.
Electronic drums are very different from acoustic drums. I've never liked playing on them, but that's because i've used acoustic drums and cymbals for 8 or 9 years now. I think I dislike the cymbals most on them.
If you're going to get one, try getting one with at least a mesh head on the snare drum module. Will make a world of difference once you start trying out ghost notes and drags and things.
As for learning, I had teachers for 7 years, and learnt loads from them. But if you don't want to spend money on a teacher, the 3 things I'd suggest are:
Get someone who knows what they're talking about (and trust me, a lot of drummers, no matter how long they've been playing, don't know what they're talking about when it comes to this) to show you the correct technique for your hands. And drill it into yourself.
Playing along to songs you know well, and like. Most people get bored when they try to follow strict regimes of practice. It should be fun. And it feels better when you can play along to something. You can get drum tabs from many sites, or just try playing along. Doens't matter if you mess up, it's creative. I use a set of in ear headphones and ear defenders, and just play along, but I gave up on tabs a long long time ago, and just go for it. Knowing the songs help.
Get a chart or book on rudiments. Learning rudiments is boring as feck, but the more you learn, the better you'll become, and the more controlled you'll be at fills. Also, when someone asks you to do a drumroll, you can be like, JA!
I won't lie, I never practiced rudiments, I probably never will. I find it hideously boring. However, I wish I could sit down and do it, because it is my single biggest weakness at drumming.
If you're going to get one, try getting one with at least a mesh head on the snare drum module. Will make a world of difference once you start trying out ghost notes and drags and things.
As for learning, I had teachers for 7 years, and learnt loads from them. But if you don't want to spend money on a teacher, the 3 things I'd suggest are:
Get someone who knows what they're talking about (and trust me, a lot of drummers, no matter how long they've been playing, don't know what they're talking about when it comes to this) to show you the correct technique for your hands. And drill it into yourself.
Playing along to songs you know well, and like. Most people get bored when they try to follow strict regimes of practice. It should be fun. And it feels better when you can play along to something. You can get drum tabs from many sites, or just try playing along. Doens't matter if you mess up, it's creative. I use a set of in ear headphones and ear defenders, and just play along, but I gave up on tabs a long long time ago, and just go for it. Knowing the songs help.
Get a chart or book on rudiments. Learning rudiments is boring as feck, but the more you learn, the better you'll become, and the more controlled you'll be at fills. Also, when someone asks you to do a drumroll, you can be like, JA!
I won't lie, I never practiced rudiments, I probably never will. I find it hideously boring. However, I wish I could sit down and do it, because it is my single biggest weakness at drumming.
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