Due to the popularity of musically-inspired video games like guitar hero, many children have expressed an interest in getting starting on a musical instrument. Kids drum sets are one very popular category of child instruments. But, before you run out and start shopping for your child's drum set, you should understand the difference between a child drum set and 'toys'.
This is one of the reasons why so many professional musicians continue criticized games like guitar hero. Specifically, they believe these games give children the false impression that learning music is easy and that once kids find out that its not so easy, they quickly give up on it. While this trend might be good for profits at the local music store, it may actually have a negative affect on next generation of musicians.
In this article we are going to be taking a look at kids drum sets and why they are most assuredly not toys. A kid's drum set of today is essentially a miniature version of a full drum set, smaller but generally a quality instrument. And although guitars are all the rage because of the many games, drums are also very popular and can be great learning instruments for children as well. (And take it from us, they don't hurt the fingers like a guitar either!!).
What should you look for in child drums?
Years ago a basic kids drum set was nothing more than a full size set that had been modified for children, but recent child drums are actually quality instruments that were made specifically for children. They are not only far less expensive than regular drum sets, but they're also long lasting and can be passed on to a younger sibling or simply resold when the original drummer grows out of them.
In the past, starter drum sets were little more than toys that were actually only available at toy stores. But nowadays, a kid's drum set is sold at a music store and it is often the first set for any aspiring drummer. The reason for this is simple: the market for young musicians has grown and parents are clearly willing to pay for a quality kids drum set.
What are your options?
Making a drum set for a child is simple. Drum makers begin by simply reducing the number of drums. For example, an advanced adult drummer may have up to 6 tom-tom drums on a full or modified drum set, but a beginning drummer really only needs one or two tom-toms. This makes the set not only easier to use, but also much cheaper. A kid’s drum set also has fewer cymbals and other accessories that are used by more advanced musicians.
Depending upon the age of your child, you may choose between a 3-piece, a 4-piece or a 5-piece set. The only difference in these sets is the number of tom-tom drums they include. For example, a 3-piece set includes one tom-tom drum, while a 5-piece set includes three.
What's included? Every kids drum set should include the following:
- Base drum (largest drum)
- Snare drum
- 1-3 tom-tom drums
- 2 Hi-hat cymbals with a stand
- 1 or 2 crash cymbals with
Where to buy kids drum sets?
We highly recommend buying used when it comes to child and kids drum, and a great place to buy child drums is on auction sites like eBay. Sure, you can shop your local music store, but fact is that there are so many quality kids drum sets available used that finding a good one is easy. Young drummers are always moving up from child drums to full adult sets. Our kid's drum set store is designed specifically to show the best listing on eBay to make it easy for you to shop for your child's first drum set on the web.
But whatever you decide, just make sure you find a quality set that provides your child with everything he needs to become the next John Bonham.
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