Video game consoles have really changed since we first played Pong, PacMan and all of the other classics. Who thought back then that one day video games could be used to teach real skills or become so realistic and technologically advanced?
Guitar Hero and Rock Band are games that are not only fun to play, but it has been said by Harmonix Music representatives that if you can play the Rock Band drum set on the 'hard' setting, you can pretty much play the drums for real! But are you really playing the drums, or just copying the pattern you see on the screen? If you are able to play along with the video game, that does not translate into the real world and does not mean you will be able to play a real drum kit. To play real drums you need to be able to read music. which you won't learn playing a game; excellent coordination and rhythm. If you can't read music you may never be able to play real drums unless you are musically gifted and able to hear what needs to be done. Most bands these days no longer use electronic drum kits such as were popular in the 80's. Real drums give the drummer more control over the volume, pitch and duration of the drum note and cymbals.
One thing real drums won't need is World Tour cymbal repair cable, as they don't have cables that are poorly designed and almost always fail.
Even a basic drum kit is far more advanced than the Guitar Hero World Tour bundle or Rock Band drum kit. Not being a musical person myself, I find just the picture of a real drum kit intimidating! Imagine sitting behind a huge set of drums, knowing that you are responsible for setting the rhythm for your band and they all rely on you. If you're able to do that you might be a great drummer, but for a new musician even the Guitar Hero or Rock Band drum set can be overwhelming. The basics of playing the drums is as simple as keeping the beat. If you can keep rhythm, can you play the drums? Not necessarily. Great drummers can add to songs with their skills as well as just setting the rhythm for everyone else to follow. {You may not always notice the drums, but if you were to take them out of the song I think you would notice for sure!
So, can Guitar Hero or Rock Band teach you to play the drums? Most likely not, but you can sure start learning the basics. Learn drumming basics with the games, practice counting out the beat, and you will be starting your one way journey straight to the top!
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