Many people start their musical career banging at the pots and pans at home when they’re children. Rhythm is innate to us. Even people who don’t play music commonly can be found tapping away at their desk, or on the subway, maintaining some kind of beat. For those ambitious rhythm keepers, a drum kit is a paradise! Here are a couple things to keep in mind before buying your kit.

Anytime you buy an instrument, but especially your first one, you must always weigh your budget against the practical requirements of your instrument-namely, its sound, playability, and longevity. Thrown into the mix is the degree of your keenness. If you’re unsure you want to continue you’ll be less likely to drop a considerable sum on a dubious instrument. This balance is different for everyone, but it’s essential to do due diligence about what the instrument has to do for you before you buy one.

To the rookie drummer’s naked eye, all basic kits are indistinguishable. They have a bass drum, two tom toms, cymbals, and a hi-hat. If you have a friend who plays drum, it’s advisable to bring them along. It helps having an experienced, trustworthy person with you. If you seek out the cheapest drums, don’t be surprised when they don’t sound and perform the way higher end drums do. But at first, you may not appreciate fully, or even notice, these differences. Subtlety in sound may go over your head.

But you will want to buy a sturdy instrument, and not a toy. If you buy used drums, make sure the skins aren’t in bad shape. You can replace them, but who wants to do that? If they’re a new kit, make sure it’s not a toy. You need to go to a real music store and buy from personnel who know their product. You need to buy an instrument that will perform, that will last. If you don’t want to invest a lot of money, that’s one thing, but there’s no point in buying something you can’t play on hard for years. Drums are meant to be hit!

There’s nothing wrong with buying one complete kit that has all your components, and sometimes you can get a deal on these, but inspect each part. Each component of the kit is a separate instrument-it’s not as if there’s one degree of quality imbued equally in each part simply because they’re sold together.

When you’re trying out the drums in the store, bear in mind you’ll be playing them in a different surrounding. The acoustics makes a huge difference. If you’re in a big, uncarpeted store, it may sound different than they will in your home, or studio. Keep this in mind and compare the two environments. Buying an instrument is the best investment you can make. The pleasure and satisfaction is infinite. It’s a joy and it’s an accomplishment that that you can share with friends and all those you jam with! Good luck in your purchase, and of course your playing.

Long & McQuade is one of Canada’s biggest online music stores and offers a wide selection of Gibson bass, m-audio keyboards, acoustic guitars and accessories.

Long & McQuade is one of Canada’s biggest online music stores and offers a wide selection of Gibson bass, m-audio keyboards, acoustic guitars and accessories.
http://www.long-mcquade.com

Author Bio: Long & McQuade is one of Canada’s biggest online music stores and offers a wide selection of Gibson bass, m-audio keyboards, acoustic guitars and accessories.

Category: Advice
Keywords: music,entertainment,drums,guitars,music lessons,guitar lessons,instruments,music store,education