Honestly, I would rather have "beginner" drums and at least intermediate cymbals than the other way around. You can get new heads for the drums, tune them, muffle them and make them sound good. You can't tune a cymbal, and ALL the cheap / beginner cymbals sound like garbage. I always recommend the Agop Xist line, they give you 90% of the sound of pro cymbals for 50% of the price. If you're in Europe, Thomann's brand Zultan is worth taking a look at. Intermediate to pro sounding cymbals for the price of the big brands' beginner sets.
Good point on getting a smaller size bass drum for beginners cause they tend to be smaller in stature than an adult. Good explanation of everything. Wish I saw this video when I was a teen (pre internet). Would have save me the embarrassment of asking for a 16" splash cymbal. Lol
Honestly, I would rather have "beginner" drums and at least intermediate cymbals than the other way around.
You can get new heads for the drums, tune them, muffle them and make them sound good. You can't tune a cymbal, and ALL the cheap / beginner cymbals sound like garbage.
I always recommend the Agop Xist line, they give you 90% of the sound of pro cymbals for 50% of the price. If you're in Europe, Thomann's brand Zultan is worth taking a look at. Intermediate to pro sounding cymbals for the price of the big brands' beginner sets.
There’s definitely an argument to be made for getting better cymbals at the outset. I’m going to have to check out Zultan. Thanks for the tip!
Man, thank you for your videos, they inspire me to make my own for my natives, who don't understand english)
Thank you! You should absolutely do it.
Good point on getting a smaller size bass drum for beginners cause they tend to be smaller in stature than an adult.
Good explanation of everything.
Wish I saw this video when I was a teen (pre internet). Would have save me the embarrassment of asking for a 16" splash cymbal. Lol
Ha! Yep, I’ve had few of those moments, too!
Great video as always.
Thank you!