I play guitar and I’m really interested in drumming. I was wondering is a drum set necessary for taking drum lessons? Or would something like this be okay?
I live in an apartment, by the way.
What's up? I'm Justin. I play drums in my spare time as well as skateboard and do other fun stuff.
When I got into drumming, I didn't know how to play so I was interested in electronic drum sets. I don't care about being a good drummer, I just want to have fun playing.
I didn't know the difference between a yamaha electronic drum set, a roland, or v drums. I created this website to share how I found the best electronic drum set for the money that you I had to spend.
Yup, get the cheapest electric drums possible….the setup is more like an actual drumset, and it emulates the sound pretty well too…like for instance hitting the snare produces one sound, hitting the rim of the snare produces another, as in an actual drumset.
Plus points? The volume of the noise can be adjusted, so your neighbours don’t put you in their ‘To Kill’ list..lol..
Minus points are that the attack and sensitivity of the skin can be adjusted. This will not give the full experience of an actual drumset as not much effort is needed to produce a big and loud sound.
If you can’t get an electric drumset, the alternative is to get an actual basic accoustic drumset and cover the surface of the skin with a damper pad that quietens down the noise (these can be bought at music stores).
Plus points are that it gives you the actual feel and experience of a real drumset.
Minus points are that it still has an annoying amount of noise even with the pads on.
The drum pad that you linked is a no-go. It is more like a toy rather than a device to help you seriously get started with drumming. Yes, a drumset IS necessary to take lessons. It helps you practice and jam to your favourite songs at home for extra practice and familiarity of the instrument.
Your best bet is the electric drumset, as you can adjust the volume.
Second is a basic accoustic drumset, and cover the skin surface with damper pads.
Drumpad? Stay well off its path.
All the best!,
If you’re looking for something quiet, get yourself the cheapest set of electric drums and a small amplifier. Drum pads like the link you posted don’t simulate playing drums well enough. The pads are too small, the setup isn’t the same and isn’t adjustable, and it doesn’t really help you get the feel of drums at all. Think of it like playing a half-sized guitar and then trying to switch to a 27-inch scale. The change will be so dramatic you’ll basically have to relearn it.