Can I be a drummer?

Question

Im going to be sixteen in a few months and I want to be a drummer more than anything. I already drum on everything and ive always had great rhythm. Everyone I know even says Im a natural. I know this doesn't really count but I was playing drums on expert on rock band within a couple weeks of playing. I have some problems: My house is too small for a kit... especially my room. I dont have much money so it would have to be cheap. And my mom would freak because it would be super loud. What do I do?!?!

Answer 1

Get a practice pad. Work on that, it will help you build up some skills and it's tiny and quiet.



Learn to read the music. If you still like it then join the school band. Talk to your band teacher and see if they will let you mess around with their kit after school.



Make friends with a drummer and have them let you use their set.



You should be able to fit a set in your room, you can save a few bucks and buy one on your own. Play when mom isn't around. Also, if you get a set, you can buy pads for your cymbals and drums and that will greatly help in reducing the noise and let you get a feel for playing a full set. A drawback to that is that hitting the pads doesn't feel the same as hitting the drum heads.



Maybe if you demonstrate a real commitment to it your mom will be more receptive and help you buy one and tolerate your playing. Stick with it if you like it. Parents can surprise you, I didn't think my parents would be keen on me wanting drums but my grandparents bought me a set and my parents tollerated it and even paid for lessons.



I've seen a lot of suggestions to get electric drums. Electric drums are fun but I wouldn't recomend buying a set. First of all they're too expensive. Second, it's just not the same as playing real drums. I've played drums for years and I'm only a mediocre drummer, though on an electric set I'm able to make sounds that I could never do on a regular set. It's just not right. Also, electric drums are pretty cheesey. I don't think I've ever been to a concert where someone was playing electric drums, they're a fun toy but overall they're kinda lame.



Good luck!

Answer 2

i'm 16 and i've been playing for about a year and a half. Playing the drums is awesome, and if you've been blessed with rhythm, go for it.

As for the kit, start out with a small one. Ebay has a few good ones, but postage might be a bit pricey. A starters kit doesnt need to be huge, a snare, floor tom, a couple of mounted toms a high hat and a crash cymbal is what i started out with. Try making some space in the garage, attic or basement. As for the noise, you can get pads which you put on drums which will muffle the volume without affectin the actual sound of the drums. throw a towel over the cymbal if you cant find a muffler for it.

Its what i did, and it worked really well.

Good luck! =]

Answer 3

Ah this brings back some memories ,When I was 8 years old I wanted to be a drummer but my parents would not allow it

But then I heard Johnny B Good Playing on the radio for the first time , then I knew I was meant to be a guitarist



Now your 16 you want to play the drums ,,,I say go for it ,

If this what you really want to do ,,You will find a way to get a drum set and find a place to practice





Your Never to young to ROCK "N" ROLL

Answer 4

You could get a practice pad. They don't make nearly as much noise as real drums and are much smaller. I'm pretty sure it costs less, but I'm not sure. You can use that for rhythm and speed practice, but I don't know exactly what you're gonna do for actual drum set practice.

You need to also learn the notes and other things.

Answer 5

Do you have a garage or does one of your neighbors who you are friends with? If not, I would look into getting a set of Roland electronic drums. They are not the hippest thing, but they are great for keeping a lid on the sound. You can put on a headset and jam the **** out. It's pretty rad.

Answer 6

we both have passion for drums, but as you see it doesn't mean that if you don't have any drums at home, you would stop it.. go for your dream and why don't you try jamming around with your friends in a place like a jamming studio.. it would definitely help, and schedule it regularly so you would improve your skills... but don't forget, you have to pay for those sessions in the jamming studio, so you better save money.. ^^

Answer 7

Search "Electric Drum Set" on eBay.

Answer 8

i attempt to turn faraway from the obtrusive Peart-Moon-Baker-Mitchell-Bonzo cabal. those are my faves: Levon Helm of The Band Danny Seraphine of Chicago Dennis Chambers of himself, lol Barriemore Barlow of Jethro Tull Corky Laing of Mountain, etc Chris Frantz of speaking Heads Jim Fox of James Gang Aynsley Dunbar, of diff bands Pete Escovedo, previous-time latin dude Simon Kirke of unfastened & undesirable Co Graham Lear of Santana. etc bill Lordan of Sly & Fam Stone and Robin Trowe Bobby Elliot of the Hollies Diff checklist than yours, yet howdy, we the two have been given Dennis Chambers, although!

Answer 9

you should get an electric set.. .but you gotta be careful, cuz cheap ones will break very easily~!

u can get profesional ones for 600~700$.

and is a pretty good investment.

Answer 10

Whatever you decide to do give it 110% and you will never regret it whatever the outcome.Good luck.



ROCK ON DUDETTE!!! PEACE.

Answer 11

well do what you want in life thats the way to live

Answer 12

Wow, I have the same problem