Your kids have finally reached that age where they fantasize about becoming a rock star. And, to your luck, they decided that they want to become a drummer. Well, you really cant blame them. Besides, theres a chance that when you were their age, you also wanted to become a drummer yourself.
If you are planning to buy a drum set for your kid, then you have to remember that there are a few factors to consider. The process may take a little effort but if you do this, you will eventually buy the perfect drum set for your child.
The first thing you need to consider is the age of your young drummer. This is an important factor that you need to consider because drum sets vary in price and size. Obviously, when it comes to the size of the drum set, you need to buy one that is not too big or too small for your child. This is why you have to remember that children are different when it comes to their growth stages.
To find out if the drum set is perfect for your kids, try visiting a music store and see if they offer kids set. If they do, get your kids to sit on the drum seat and in position for playing the drums. Make sure that their feet can reach and comfortably kick the pedals for the hi-hat and the bass drum. The snare drum should be positioned at waist level in order for your kids to reach the rack and floor toms with the drum sticks easily.
If you need to purchase each piece in the drum set, you should consider getting your child a 12 to 14 inch diameter bass drum if they are 3 to 7 years old. But if they are already 8 to 12 years old, you can get them a 16 inch diameter bass drum.
After you determine the right bass drum for your young drummer, you need to keep in mind that the rest of the drums should be in relative proportion to the bass drum. The basic drum set up will have 5 pieces. It will have a bass drum, a snare drum, a floor tom, and two mounted toms. The cymbals will have to be purchased separately and the basic setup should have the crash, the ride, and the hi-hat along with the other hardware, such as the pedals for the hi-hat and bass drum, the cymbal stands, and the drum seat.
The price of kids drum sets will vary from one manufacturer to another. Usually, they will range from a hundred dollars to 300 dollars. You can purchase the kits online but it is highly recommended that you purchase them at your local music store in order for your kids to try them out before you actually buy them.
However, buying online will allow you to have more selection choices which will also give you access to huge savings and great deals.
These are the things that you need to remember whenever you are planning to purchase a drum set for your kids. Always remember that you need to consider the age of your kids in relation to the type of drum set you buy.