Members hammergjh Posted June 12, 2006 Members Share Posted June 12, 2006 She's 10. God help me! Anyway, what is a good starting point for equipment? Just a snare? A small kit? Any recommendations welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIP Posted June 12, 2006 Members Share Posted June 12, 2006 pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hammergjh Posted June 12, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 12, 2006 Originally posted by TIP pics? Of what? The drumset I don't have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bodinski Posted June 12, 2006 Members Share Posted June 12, 2006 A simple 4 or 5 piece, used major brand name kit would be my suggestion. Real cymbals, too. Beginner & toy-like gear often sounds & functions so poorly that it becomes discouraging. You can prolly get a decent little setup off of ebay for 3 or 400 bucks. Care for it well & it'll retain it's value. "Starter" kits & cymbals are essentially disposable & cost about what decent used gear does. Then you throw them away... There are tons of threads here about first kits... 2 cents - bodinski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hammergjh Posted June 12, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 12, 2006 Originally posted by bodinski A simple 4 or 5 piece, used major brand name kit would be my suggestion. Real cymbals, too. Beginner & toy-like gear often sounds so & functions so poorly that it becomes discouraging. You can prolly get a decent little setup off of ebay for 3 or 400 bucks. Care for it well & it'll retain it's value. "Starter" kits & cymbals are essentially disposable & cost about what decent used gear does. Then you throw them away...There are tons of threads here about first kits...2 cents - bodinski I've thought about this option. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ulank Posted June 12, 2006 Members Share Posted June 12, 2006 Yah, the key will be to get her something that will keep her interested. For most kids, I would imagine a small kit would do the trick over just a snare. Of course, the bonus is, if she loses interest, you could have a kit on your hand for yourself, so might as well buy something YOU like too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thenabi Posted June 12, 2006 Members Share Posted June 12, 2006 Lessons are always the most important, but with a younger kid a set might be useful because it's more interesting than just a snare. Keep in mind that any kit above $350 may be pretty loud, so take a look at where you'd want it. Lessons! From someone who is good with kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the DW Posted June 13, 2006 Members Share Posted June 13, 2006 You know your daughter best. If she's the type that gets all enthusiastic about something, then loses interest quickly, you should go with a 'kiddie' set. If she loses interest later, you can always sell it to another parent with a budding young rock star (just call some of the drum instructors in your area - they have plenty of these kids looking for starter kits). If your daughter is the type that puts her heart and soul into things, then perhaps get her a jazz bebop type kit with 18" bass. She can use that kit for the rest of her life. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TimmyP Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Build her an electronic kit: http://www.electronicdrums.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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