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Setting Up Your Drum Set
Playing a musical instrument is a fun and rewarding hobby that can last for a lifetime. Drums are a popular instrument that lots of kids and adults can learn quickly. It takes time and practice to master, but once you have the basics down it becomes easier to learn.
As with any instrument, proficiency can be achieved according to the time and effort you put into it. Drum World in Pittsburgh, PA is a good place to start if you’re looking to buy a set. Once you have your drum set, you’ll need to know the proper way for drum setup and how to get started. Correct drum setup is imperative in order to play well and to avoid injury. Most basic setups involve a five piece drum set kit.
First, be sure to have your seat centered and balanced. Thighs should be parallel to the ground and it should be at a comfortable setting for your height. The bass drum itself should have a central starring role in the kit. You’ll build your kit around the bass drum so leave space around it and on each side. Once the bass drum is setup, place the snare drum in a position that’s comfortable. This varies for everyone due to height, but it’s one of the most often used pieces so make sure it’s placed optimally. The best place to start is about belt buckle height. Then, place the bass drum pedal to the bass drum. Place the hoop protector pad on the hoop where the clamps are and put the pedal clamp in the center of it. Once this is centered at a good balance point, place the hi-hat, which should be on a direct line from the toe of the pedal up your leg. It should be in v-formation with the bass drum pedal, and you at the apex. Again, it depends on playing style and height considerations.
Finally, place toms at a half circle from high tom to floor, but not at too steep of an angle. And most people place cymbals right above the snare and high tom. The bottom line in a drum setup is that everything in the setup should be within your reach and at a comfortable distance. Your customer service rep at Drum World can also any setup questions you may have.
Keeping your Drum World drum set clean and in working order will ensure that your set stays newer for longer. The three main components to clean will be the shells, cymbals and the hardware. Clean drum shells with a soft cloth and clean drum hoops and hardware with a vinegar and water mixture (or aluminum foil works great for shining them up, too). Cymbals should be cleaned sparingly if at all.
Once you’ve got your drum setup from Drum World down, you’ll start your lessons. Drum lessons will usually include basic rhythm patterns, learning how to keep time, ear training, reading music, and then playing basic drum beats.
When you’ve learned the basics and have the core skills down you can also start adding more pieces to your drum set. Check out Drum World's website at https://www.drumworld.com/ for more information.
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