Hi I'm new and need some advice (beginner drummer)

Scorpino · Newbie Alert Joined: 16 Sep 2007 Posts: 3

I've been really wanting to play the drums and my parents said they'd buy me a set...I was wondering if this was a good one.

Bleh, they won't let me post a link...but it's a Pearl Forum FX725 5-Piece Standard Drum Set from Guitar Center for $499.99.

I noticed they don't include the cymbals and I don't know which ones to get. I don't know the difference between crash, ride or whatever else there is...so hopefully one of you guys will be able to help me out.

Thanks!

kansasdrummer · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:19 pm Post subject:

that would be an alright kit to get, of course you will need to change the heads. other then that, cymbals, basicly what you want to pay. you can get a cheap set, then you will want better ones as you progress. or get an intermediate set, or a pro level set. im talkin about cymbal packs here. I myself have the Zilidjian ZXT pro set, for 300 bucks, they are not bad at all. comes with 14" hats, 16" crash, 20"ride, and mine came with a "free" 16" Zildjian ZHT china, and also a cymbal bag. Ive read the wuhan s-series or somthing like that, is a steal. I have no experiance with them so i cant tell you. One thing to do, is if you got a guitar center near you, or any music store. Go and test the cymbals, see what sound you like. Its all a matter of preferance. You may think they sound good, while someone else doesent. its all a matter of your taste.