Total drum noob - got drum pad, what can I do?

Brisk.

Got a drum pad for xmas, figured I could use it for something?

Are there rudiments or other things I could practice whilst I wait to get a apartment where I can get a darn kit?

Thank you for any help and reading

1. Any guides on how to hold sticks correctly?

AzWicker

Electronic kits are fine, because everything is sampled, when you hit the symbals you get the sound of a symbal. You can use headphones or a keyboard amp.

Newch91

Get a drum pad to start off with and learn the rudiments; and also, to keep the noise level down in the apartment. Drum pads are always great to have. Then, when you get a home and garage, you can get a set.

PatrickBateman

I have an acoustic and 2 electric. I own my home and really have no limits with noise however, I still had to be considerate to the fam. In comes the electric set. I love being able to play along with headphones on my Roland TD12 whenever I want. The only problem with Electric kits, is they can get pricey for a good set. I had the TD3 with mostly rubber pads (snare was mesh) and it was not the best feel. My td12 has all mesh pads and "real" hihats and is just as fun as playing an acoustic. Take note though, even though they are no way near the loudness of acoustic drums, Electric sets do make some noise, especially the rubber pads. Another benefit to Edrums is that I have 50 different sounding kits and never have to tune them. I bought an inexpensive amp to play loud if I want to. Can you get to a store to try them out?

edit, if you are just looking to practice, I have a DW practice pad "kit" that is great to practice.
This: http://www.guitarcenter.com/DW-Go-Anywh ... D=98705083

Brisk.

Newch91 wrote:

Get a drum pad to start off with and learn the rudiments; and also, to keep the noise level down in the apartment. Drum pads are always great to have. Then, when you get a home and garage, you can get a set.

Do I need anything fancy or just any ole drum pad be okay? I see you can end up paying quite a lot for one.

Thank you for the replies guys

Brisk.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stagg-Practice- ... 401&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shaw-SSP1-inch- ... 401&sr=8-1

Newch91

Brisk. wrote:

Newch91 wrote:

Get a drum pad to start off with and learn the rudiments; and also, to keep the noise level down in the apartment. Drum pads are always great to have. Then, when you get a home and garage, you can get a set.

Do I need anything fancy or just any ole drum pad be okay? I see you can end up paying quite a lot for one.

Thank you for the replies guys

These are pretty good, just don't know what the conversion is for you:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums-pe ... actice-pad

Brisk.

Newch91 wrote:

Brisk. wrote:

Newch91 wrote:

Get a drum pad to start off with and learn the rudiments; and also, to keep the noise level down in the apartment. Drum pads are always great to have. Then, when you get a home and garage, you can get a set.

Do I need anything fancy or just any ole drum pad be okay? I see you can end up paying quite a lot for one.

Thank you for the replies guys

These are pretty good, just don't know what the conversion is for you:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums-pe ... actice-pad

Cheaper of course!

I'll search for those models around here.

Thanks!!!

Newch91

Brisk. wrote:

Newch91 wrote:

Brisk. wrote:

Do I need anything fancy or just any ole drum pad be okay? I see you can end up paying quite a lot for one.

Thank you for the replies guys

These are pretty good, just don't know what the conversion is for you:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums-pe ... actice-pad

Cheaper of course!

I'll search for those models around here.

Thanks!!!

You're welcome! Enjoy learning the drums, they are very fun to play.

This will also come in handy if you want:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drum_rudiment

PatrickBateman

Newch91 wrote:

You're welcome! Enjoy learning the drums, they are very fun to play.

just ask Mr. Purdie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t0VlzJeNvA

mcthud

Newch91 wrote:

Brisk. wrote:

Newch91 wrote:

Get a drum pad to start off with and learn the rudiments; and also, to keep the noise level down in the apartment. Drum pads are always great to have. Then, when you get a home and garage, you can get a set.

Do I need anything fancy or just any ole drum pad be okay? I see you can end up paying quite a lot for one.

Thank you for the replies guys

These are pretty good, just don't know what the conversion is for you:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums-pe ... actice-pad

Please don't think I am being any sort of gear snob or anything. Remo makes some great stuff, but this pad is not one of them. It's loud, will get the piss beaten out of it in no time, and doesn't do dick to develop rebound. For the same money you can get something that's double-sided AND it will be the last pad you'll have to buy for the rest of your life:

http://www.jr.com/vic-firth/pe/VF_PAD6D/

Brisk.

mcthud wrote:

Please don't think I am being any sort of gear snob or anything. Remo makes some great stuff, but this pad is not one of them. It's loud, will get the piss beaten out of it in no time, and doesn't do dick to develop rebound. For the same money you can get something that's double-sided AND it will be the last pad you'll have to buy for the rest of your life:

http://www.jr.com/vic-firth/pe/VF_PAD6D/

Thank you

Brisk.

I got a drum pad for xmas, I want to start doing some learning in the hopeful event that when I get a proper kit there is one less thing to learn :P

Any decent Youtube videos/channels etc? I just looked for ones on how to hold the sticks correctly but aren't really any good ones..

P.s. I'm using a pair of Matt Cameron sticks he gave me :P

mcthud

Brisk. wrote:

I got a drum pad for xmas, I want to start doing some learning in the hopeful event that when I get a proper kit there is one less thing to learn :P

Any decent Youtube videos/channels etc? I just looked for ones on how to hold the sticks correctly but aren't really any good ones..

P.s. I'm using a pair of Matt Cameron sticks he gave me :P

Drum Bum is a decent place to start:

http://www.drumbum.com/lessons/index.htm


When I first started, I was given a copy of a book that was eight days older than dirt, frayed, tattered, and smelled like an old person's attic. It was one of the only tools given to me that started me off in a comfortable way and helped me progress into some advanced traditional techniques and methods:

http://www.amazon.com/Haskell-Harr-Drum ... 272&sr=8-1


It's not what anyone would consider "modern", but don't let that fool you. All modern drumming is based off of the basics that this book establishes, IMHO. Plus it's only around $5 for a used copy. If it turns out you don't dig the book, you're not out a lot of money.

Brisk.

mcthud wrote:

Brisk. wrote:

I got a drum pad for xmas, I want to start doing some learning in the hopeful event that when I get a proper kit there is one less thing to learn :P

Any decent Youtube videos/channels etc? I just looked for ones on how to hold the sticks correctly but aren't really any good ones..

P.s. I'm using a pair of Matt Cameron sticks he gave me :P

Drum Bum is a decent place to start:

http://www.drumbum.com/lessons/index.htm


When I first started, I was given a copy of a book that was eight days older than dirt, frayed, tattered, and smelled like an old person's attic. It was one of the only tools given to me that started me off in a comfortable way and helped me progress into some advanced traditional techniques and methods:

http://www.amazon.com/Haskell-Harr-Drum ... 272&sr=8-1


It's not what anyone would consider "modern", but don't let that fool you. All modern drumming is based off of the basics that this book establishes, IMHO. Plus it's only around $5 for a used copy. If it turns out you don't dig the book, you're not out a lot of money.

Thank you very much!

Brisk.

Anything else?

PatrickBateman

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