my3girlstoo Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 My daughter is in 7th grade, 2nd year of band playing the tenor sax. She wants a drum set for Christmas. I have no idea what to look for in a drum set. I want just a starter set incase she decides it's not her thing but I don't want a poor quality one either so that parts break right away. What do I need to look for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayhaysay Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 What do I need to look for?earplugs (for yourself) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2monkiesx3 Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I'd go to the nearest music store and just let them know your situation. They should have several starter sets right here before Christmas. My 4 yr old is getting his first REAL set of drums this year too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmage Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Go to your nearest music store and see tell them what you want. Also, if you are renting their saxophone, then you may be able to claim credit from that and put it toward the purchase. My son got his for no more then $200 and we saved well over $800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanabrown Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Also, most entry level drums sets are actually pretty decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbsahm Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I was a music ed major. Percussion being my main My fave beginner brands are cb Percussion (that was my first set used it all the way through freshman year of college), never broke a thing. Be careful you do not buy a junior size. DW is another good one. The most inexpensive sets I have seen are verve (who also make the junior sets) but I have no experience with them. Get some good sticks 5a or 5b. Here's some tips, wrap the edge of the cymbals in towels to dampen the sound, you can purchase dampners and practice pads for the set too. You can probably get a great deal at pawn shops. Used to buy a lot of equipment there. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3girlstoo Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 Thanks everyone. We will head to the stores. I did ask my husband for panel insulation in the room she will be putting the drum set. We will go to the store we rent her saxs that's a great idea maybe we can get a discount even though she isn't giving up her saxaphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisamag Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 earplugs (for yourself) kidding, don't know much about drums, but i hope you get a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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