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Tips For Buying Kids Drum Sets

Drum | Mar 2, 2010 |

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So you little man wants to play the drums? Might as well buy the ear plugs now. Once most boys get their mind set on playing the drums it sticks. Sometimes you are just born a drummer. Once they have reached 3 years old you can get them their first drum set. There are ideal drum sets for children 3 to 5 years old. There are 3 piece sets with tunable heads, metal rims and holders and real wood shells. Kids drum sets are designed to take a beating. Drums for kids are fun and educational. A 3 piece drum set is perfect for a little man to start playing on. However as the child gets taller you will want to up grade him to a 5 piece drum set. Kids drum sets range in price form $80-150 for a good set. Toy drum sets may be cheaper but paying a little extra for a small drum set is worth it. A toy drum set won't last very long. If your child is showing a real interest in playing the drums for a long time you may want to start with the 3 piece set and eventually get the 5 piece drum set. A beginners drum set (5 Piece Drum Set) can run you $200- 500. As with everything else in the world you get what you pay for and there is always something more expensive. However when you buying a child drums you have to keep in mind all the beating that these drums are going to get. The best way to learn how to play the drums is to practice, practice, practice. And you know all their friends are going to want to try them out. So basically don't drop a ton of money on the first 2 sets, you will be buying more in the years to come.

The size of every child is different. Parents should choose a drum set that has a bass drum measuring 12- 14" for children under 10. This is the standard size on kids drum sets. As the child gets bigger you can get the beginners drum set that has a 16" bass drum. The best thing to do is go to a few different music stores and let the child sit at the drums and see how he feels with that set. Height is the determining factor for buying drums for kids. Talk to a drum professional for more information about choosing the perfect drum set for your child. As an extra special gift for your new drummer you may want to get him a pair of personalized drum sticks. They are get for taking to the music store for lessons. If they leave the drum sticks behind the instructor will know who's drumsticks they are.

When you are buying a new drumset for your child they will also need a new pair of drumsticks to play the new drums. A pair of personalized drumsticks would make a great first time drummer gift.