Gifts for drummers and wannabe drummers - a list by cogg

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I've been drumming for a year but still fall squarely in the wannabe drummer camp. I can do a decent roll, but can't handle any beats beyond White Stripes-level difficulty. The gifts on this list don't require the recipient be hardcore and shouldn't be beyond what the beginner can use.

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Beginning drummer

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Drum Rocker - Rock Band Premium Drums

First to recommend

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These aren't cheep, but once you have rocked out with these drums you'll wonder how you ever put up with the original. The bass pedal can put up with a ton of abuse and the drums themselves are significantly quieter than the drums that come with Rock Band.

The drums also have enough bounce that you can actually do a drum roll on them.

Updated May 15, 2009

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HQ Percussion 2-Sided Speed and Workout Drum Pad

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This drum practice pad has a more accurate feel and is more durable than others I have tried. The gray side has good bounce, the black "speed" side doesn't. I use the gray, quiet side when practicing something I already know and the black side to get audio feedback on what I am doing.

The gray side is quiet enough that I have been able to practice while my family is watching TV in the same room without annoying them.

Updated Apr 3, 2009

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Tama Rhythm Watch Metronome

First to recommend

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This metronome is very loud and very flexible in configuring the beats -- both essential for drumming. It is loud enough that I can use this for practicing even without using headphones.

I also appreciate the bracket that is available that allows me to attach this to my hi-hat stand within easy reach.

Updated Mar 18, 2009

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Rock Band 2 (Xbox 360)

5 people recommended this item

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This video game is a must have -- it is one of the few games that is as much fun to watch as it is to play. My family (I have 2 pre-teen boys) has spent entire days playing, taking turns singing and playing the drums. I have even thrown Rock Band parties where the whole point is to drink and play.

The only downside is that it requires quite a bit of room. There is a guitar, a microphone and a drum set to keep somewhere. It is space well spent though.

Updated Jan 29, 2009

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ION Audio Drum Rocker Rock Band 2 Premium Drum Set

3 people recommended this item

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I borrowed these from a friend of mine for a party and really didn't want to give them back. They made playing drums on Rock Band a lot more fun for a couple reasons: they are organized much closer to a real drum set and they are much quieter when you hit them (a real problem with the regular drums).

If you compare these to a regular electronic drum set, they pads are deader than a good webbing would be. It is still possible to do rolls on these however. A must for the Rock Band drumming fanatic, but too pricey if you are only an occasional player.

Updated Jan 29, 2009

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Pro-Mark Hot Rod Sticks

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I have my drums in a relatively small room -- practicing with regular sticks is often just too painful without ear protection. These sticks have the weight of regular sticks but are much quieter. I prefer using them to using mute pads.

Even though they won't work for rolls (they just don't have the right bounce), they are still the sticks I always grab first when practicing.

Updated Nov 6, 2008

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