4 Things to consider when you are learning Drums

Learning drums can be tricky. May it be the space the instrument occupies or the nuisance it may causes to your neighbour, people are always reluctant to take up drums. Also, people are under the impression that there is a lot of investment that you need to put in just to learn drums. However, if it is something you eagerly want to learn, you should find a way to make it work. Here, we talk about some of the things you should consider when learning drums and some remedies for your noise problem.

1. Introduce yourself to the instrument: First, get hold of drum sticks and practice ‘sticking’ patterns taught by your teacher. It is the basic requirement to start playing drums. You will then have to get used to playing some simple rhythms to start playing on an actual drum. Learn the musical terms which will help you understand the theory much better and will also help you talk to other musicians using the right terms and usages. To begin with, you can invest in a practice pad, a pair of drumsticks and get used to the simple rhythm patterns before you invest in an entire drum kit.

2. Instrument Space: Once your fundamentals are clear, you should think about buying a drum kit to further progress your skills. However, drums take up space and it is a must to have if you are learning it. You can consider buying an ‘electronic’ drum kit which is smaller and more compact. You can discuss with your instructor about which setup will be the best investment and how much space that would require. Have a permanent space for your drum kit which will help settle the space and a proper setup for your practice. Try to set it up in a room with less windows and openings.

3. Sound Proofing: Drums are often loud and can cause problems to your neighbour. However, there are solutions to that. First, you can opt for an electronic kit where you can control your volume levels as per required. Second, there are cheap ways to make your room sound resistant with foam blocks, heavy carpets, etc. Talk to your instructor for low-cost options on how to soundproof your drums room at home.

4. Practice time: Now once you have figured out the space for your instrument and solutions to control the volume, the kit should not be just lying there. If you are committed to learning the drums, you have to find time to practice as it requires a lot of coordination between your hand and feet which can only be mastered by repeating and practicing your exercises. Make sure you give time to practice drums as often as you can, so just fix a time on your schedule that is assigned just for practicing your instrument.

We hope this blog post has been able to address some of the things to consider when you begin learning to play the drums.

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