i used to be a drummer (still jam a little). started in 1961 as the drummer boy for my grade school play. grew up playing beatles and rolling stones until the hard rock days then played jimi hendrix, deep purple, black sabbath stuff. then got into the blues playing in night clubs in the 70's.
there are so many drum vendors out there. i have used: ludwig, slingerland, rogers, sonor, and lately Drum Works.
i have played on a few electronic drum kits and didn't like them. they just don't feel like the real thing. I agree with most of the above people, get one on one instruction to learn the basics: drum rolls, how to read music, carry a beat, etc... then branch out on your own playing with cd's at home to copy what the drummer on the song is doing. i would suggest purchasing a used set of drums with 2 or 3 cymbals (with also a high hat) and start practicing. you can always sell them for what you paid for them.
i have to admit, playing music in front of a few thousand people (or even smaller), is an experience you will never forget!!!
there are so many drum vendors out there. i have used: ludwig, slingerland, rogers, sonor, and lately Drum Works.
i have played on a few electronic drum kits and didn't like them. they just don't feel like the real thing. I agree with most of the above people, get one on one instruction to learn the basics: drum rolls, how to read music, carry a beat, etc... then branch out on your own playing with cd's at home to copy what the drummer on the song is doing. i would suggest purchasing a used set of drums with 2 or 3 cymbals (with also a high hat) and start practicing. you can always sell them for what you paid for them.
i have to admit, playing music in front of a few thousand people (or even smaller), is an experience you will never forget!!!