Electronic Drum Kit & Head Phones Recommendation

Hey there everyone! I am in the market to buy my first drum kit and since I live on the road in a hotel room I want to pick up an electronic drum kit. I've never really played a musical instrument before, but I want to learn, and what better time then now eh?

So I know this is a lot to ask from the community, as this is my first post, but I am looking for a recommendation for a good quality drum kit that I can learn on and isn't too complicated for a new person to not just drumming, but playing instruments in general.

Also, I wanted to know what kind of headphones you recommend.

And lastly, any websites anyone can recommend me for online lessons, training manuals, etc. to help me learn how to play the drums, specifically electronic drums.

Thank you all for your time and input, I really appreciate it. Also, the price to me is not the biggest issue, it is more quality and ease of learning.

Thanks!

freedrumlessons.com I'd get a practice pad and some sticks until you have a place to get an accoustic. Or, a place to keep your electric should you still want to go that route.

I agree with faileddrummer. It'd be best to get a practice kit first if you are living in hotel rooms. With an Electronic Kit, you would have to get a room on the first floor because the bass drum pad would cause a lot of noise for the people in the room beneath you. The people in the room next to you would probably think you were having sex or something and might still complain about the stick noise. Also, while electronic kits are great, they are expensive and it's probably best to start on an acoustic. I have both and I have to adjust my technique quite a bit depending on what kind of kit I'm playing.

If you still want to get an electronic kit, I'd say that you should play them yourself to decide. I got a roland TD-12 and while I love it, I wish I had gotten something cheaper so I had more cash for an acoustic kit. I'd probably try and buy a used td-6 or yamaha kit if I could go back in time and find one.

I have a Roland TD-4S V-drum kit. It's not as expensive as its big brothers yet it has a good feel to it (mesh snare) and have the ability to accomodate a double bass pedal. Although the bass produce less thumping noise, it is still there. You can diminish it by placing it on top of heavier carpeting, or a thick rubber mat that will absorb most of the noise.

Roland's site also has V-drum tutorials.

The Roland HD-1 V-drum kit comes with its own PC-based tutorial/lessons so it's more interactive and fun than just watching and trying to copy routines.

There is no real replacement to an acoustic set, but if you are cramped on space and want to practice anywhere and anytime, an electronic drum suits the bill.

I got a pair of Audio-Technica headsets which are comfortable for extended drumming sessions.

Nothing really replaces an acoustic kit. Id recommend a practice pad kit. They aren't too loud(depending on the pads. Ive heard pads that are quiet, and then theres my old Remo pad that is LOOOOOOOUDDDDDD). Its up to you to decide if you want an E-kit. Ive never liked them myself.

These are some pretty good and not too expensive electric drums that simulate the feel of acoustic drums. The drum triggers are like regular drum heads and the cymbals are dampened brass that give you the real cymbal feel and they are not too expensive. electricdrumsets.net