So what makes a great first kit for beginners, and what
makes the best kit for gigging pros who want something they can rely on night
after night? Let’s look at some of the best drum kits and brands available on
the market today.
Acoustic or Electric?
The first choice you have to make when purchasing a drum kit
is the type of kit you want and need for everyday playing. There are two main
types of kit available - acoustic kits or electric kits. Acoustic drum kits are
the traditional type of kit that contains snares, kick, and toms that use drum
skins and circular rims to make the sound.
The electronic drum kit has come a long way since its early
years and now provides drummers with an alternative kit that is lightweight and
small in size and with an amplified electronically produced sound that comes
with all manner of different effects and natural tones. Electronic kits are a
great choice for a beginner as they can be cheaper in some cases, and are also
perfect for a professional looking to gig with something reliable and modern.
Beginner, Entry-Level or Pro?
Kits come in all different sizes from beginner 5-piece kits
that contain all you need to get you started, up to entry-level kits that
expand the range of drums and cymbals as well as more advanced kits that can be
placed on a rig and added to if and when you need to.
For the majority of people, a simple 8-piece kit that
contains a bass drum, snare, two toms, a floor tom, a high-hat, a ride and a
crash cymbal is the perfect place to start. It has all you need to perform all
of the drumming duties required, without being too complicated and causing you
to under-performing when you need it most.
Choosing the Best Brand for You
There are a number of different brands that are well-known
to produce some of the highest quality drumming equipment, cymbals and skins to
give you the ultimate in tone and power.
Pearl, Mapex, Tama and DW are some of the best-known brands
to offer a range of drum kits for beginners, entry-levellers, professionals and
enthusiasts alike. Each with a range of standard kits that contain all of the
drums and cymbals that you need to start, as well as offering a range of added
extras to add to your kit, they also have the range of drums necessary to
create a fully customised kit yourself.
Pearl have been in the game for a long time and are at the
forefront of the drumming world with a number of famous drummers having played
their equipment and launched signature series. One of the best-known Pearl drum
kit ranges is the ‘Export’ series that includes professional quality rims and
set-up to give you the best sound possible. The Pearl ‘Reference’ range
contains some of the best equipment in the industry, and is used in recording
studios the world over.
Tama for Quality
Tama are well known for their expertise in the world of
drums, and have a large range of equipment on offer that is widely attainable
for any drummer of any ability. From the ‘Swingstar’ entry-level range right up
to the ‘Starclassic’, Tama has something to offer everyone. Why not choose the
Tama ‘Silverstar’ to hone your skills with and work up to implementing some of
the fantastic add-ons available for just about every kit.
DW Drums offer over forty years of innovation at the heart
of their kits and allow anyone to pick up and play with a range of beginner and
entry-level models. DW Drums are played by some of the modern world’s best
drummers these days, so why not get behind some of these beautifully designed
kits such as the ‘Design’ series that offers pure tone and class at every
level.
Boost Your Playing Style!
No matter your level of ability, drumming has been made
easier than ever to get into with a range of kits available for anyone of any
ability for just about every budget. If you have the money to spend, why not
choose a brand name that has proved their design and tone such as Pearl, who
offer you only the very best.
If modern sounds are your idea of drumming paradise, why not
opt for something in the DW Drums line-up to get that perfect tone that you are
looking for. If you are a beginner and are looking to boost your ability and
playing style, you’d never regret opting for a Tama kit that is made to measure
for your playing style. You never know, you could be launching a new career
with your shiny new drum kit at hand!
