| A drum set is a collection of drums that are played in | | | | Like professional drum sets, a starter set consists of |
| sync to achieve melodious tunes. A drum set consists | | | | a bass drum, a snare drum on a tripod, a small |
| of drums and cymbals. They are arranged in a | | | | cymbal and other small percussion instruments. A |
| manner that is convenient for a drummer to play. | | | | starter drum kit may include what is known as a kick |
| Drums are percussion instruments that can be used | | | | drum. These drums are played with the help of drum |
| for different genres of music like jazz, rock, pop and | | | | sticks or brushes usually made of plastic. In |
| other types of modern day music. | | | | professional drum sets, wooden drum sticks are |
| Those new to drumming usually begin with what is | | | | usually preferred. |
| called a starter drum set. This set is basic and easy | | | | Starter drum kits are designed for children up to the |
| to maintain. Parents like the idea of a starter drum | | | | age of 12. They have shells that are made of |
| set because it allows them to see just how much | | | | multi-ply hardwoods and are available in an |
| interest their child has in learning to drum without | | | | assortment of colors. The drum settings can usually |
| spending a ton of money. They like the idea that | | | | be altered to facilitate different sounds. They are |
| there are reasonably priced starter kits available. The | | | | sold with stands that are usually double braced, |
| beginner drum kits can be purchased for under $300. | | | | making them sturdy. A starter drum kit is the best |
| They are priced right for a beginner and offer the | | | | tool to gauge whether the player is serious about his |
| same equipment that one would find in a professional | | | | music or not. |
| set. | | | | |