Hi Everyone - Intro And Some Help Please

ShaggyRS6

Hi all,

My name is Lee, I am a 36, currently seperating from my missus, I have a son of 12, 2 dogs, 4 ferrets and a girlfriend Smile

I love Computers, cars and guns ( I hunt)

DONT LAUGH AT THIS NEXT BIT Smile

When I was young as most kids I thought i could be the worlds best drummer, I had a set of metal bins that i used to drum on and ever since that time I have always had an interest in this particular instrument.

That said I had never held a pair of sticks until a month ago (piss taking bit coming up) when I bought Rock Band for my son. To be honest my son does not get a look in. All I have been doing in playing that game, all I do on the train into work is listen to rock tunes trying to perfect my drumming on Rock Band. Sounds a little sad I know, but I am very much enjoying myself.

What I would like to do, (and this is where I need you to tell me to either a) go for it or b) dont bother you muppet ) is get an electronic drum kit so I can learn to play the drums to a decent level properly.

I have so many questions, like do I need to learn music? Can you buy songs to play over like Rock Band, will i need lessons, whats the best way to start, whats the best kit to get etc etc. Can you set me down the right path? Or am i being over ambitious?

FYI I was looking at the DD502 kit as its cheap (if i decide drumming is not for me) and it gets fairly good reviews.

Anyhoos, thanks for listening Smile

tylerdrummer · Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:12 am Post subject:

rockbands probably not te best place to start, but when you were younger you had something so do it.
learning music, music theory and such isnt a horrible idea but in all truth, the only time i use reading is lessons, because doing a drum beat in a band, your not like write that down, you just know it and use it as a beat, thats was drums are composed of, beats.
i actually at home alot, sort of do the rockband thing(i own it to tho also) where i find songs i like on the internet and play them, and it does make you a better drummer

random white person · Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:25 am Post subject:

- if you've got the cash and more importantly the motivation to get into drumming, then by all means go for it. there's never a bad time to learn an instrument, regardless of age.

- electronic kits tend to be far more expensive than acoustic drums, but electronics are more compact and if you play with headphones, dont make much of a racket. obviously this is good if you've got neighbors that won't appreciate your new hobby, or are self conscious about your playing.

- learning music and music theory isn't a necessity. it's a great skill to have, but i'm sure theres even some professional musicians that have never learned to read sheet music. that being said, taking the time to learn basics of reading music might slow you down now, but make things easier for you as your progress down the road.

- lessons are also not a requirement, but they will teach you a lot more a lot faster than you could teach yourself. maybe sign up for a few lessons... you can figure out if proper lessons are for you, and those lessons will build good basic skills (holding drumsticks, playing mechanics) early on before they become a problem down the road.
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ShaggyRS6 · Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:55 am Post subject:

Thanks for the replies so far guys. Concerning the equipment, has anyone had experience of the Alesis DM5 Pro Kit inc. Again the review look good for the money.