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What sort of music do you like? Assuming you like music with drums in it, can you pick out the drums in the music? Watch some YouTube videos of basic drum lessons so you can get an idea of what a drum kit consists of and what the drums sound like.
I learned when I was 14/15 (I'm 53 now) and I never learned to read music, but instead played along with my favourite music.
Listen to your favourite music and try and pick out the drums. Play along with your fingers on a table. (Assuming you are right handed) tap the bass (kick) drum with your right index finger and the snare drum with your left index finger. This exercise will get you into the habit of listening to the beat in music and synchronising with it.
Pick some music in which the drums are easier. AC/DC rather than Rush, for example!
I found that challenging myself to be able to play along with my favourite pieces of music motivated me to learn. You don't have to play it exactly at first, but as you get better, you will be able to play the more difficult bits.
When I was first learning, I started by playing along to my favourite music at the time
This one got me working on HiHat coordination
This one had some simple fills I could learn
This for different kick drum patterns
and then I quickly started learning these (which prompted me to get a second bass drum) and still use the pair as a nice workout today.
Depending on your resources, I wouldn't go mad on a drum kit until you know you love it.
I got my son a cheap Mapex kit (something like £400) and then a 2box electronic kit which is a smaller, decent quality, slightly more affordable brand.
If you decide you do love drumming, look to spend between 1 and 2 grand on a kit which sounds good. Either acoustic or electronic. I'd buy Roland if I were getting a new electronic kit nowadays. A drum kit which sounds good, I think makes the drummer feel more confident.
The most important thing is to enjoy it. |
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