Need to convince parents in getting a drumset

[spinninsticks]

Hey cR.Drums, I highly recommend the paerl rhythm traveller + mesh heads option if you intend to have just a practise set at home. It saves space, and reduce noise level by quite a huge bit compared to a normal size acoustic kit.

And of course if you have ways to ngeotiate with your parents about gettin a kit (bringing them down to the showroom and have them try it out themselves), by all means do so. If they're really stubborn like my parents, then I guess I'll go wth girlpants' idea if I were you.

But at the end of the day, you really got to consider the noise level and inconvenience you may potentially bring to your family members cos afterall, they'll be the nearest and most exposed to the sound volume created. When I first bought my set, I was public enemy no.1 in my household, even my dog started ignoring me. So I went on looking for options to minimise the volume of the drums possible as I dont want to bring any inconvenience to my family.

I'm sure you'll find a way la if you're determined and passionate enough, so good luck with your 1st drum purchase and have fun!

 

[cR.drums]

got 2 years of ang pao money hehe

lol and thanks spinningsticks! i think i'm alr about 50% there heh

 

[Quattro]

i've always wanted to buy drums for quite a long time but my parents always say "no money no space" and the noise level is quite high anyone can give me some advice to help convince them?

i've got some ideas on finding space for the drums though

I believe your parents will know you better than anyone of us here, so I will presume you are not someone who will easily get sick and tired of your new "hobby" and then leave your drums to collect dust.

a) Let your parents know that its better to have you to stay at home than to roam around the street and get involves in gangs and drugs.

b) Get a 2nd hand drum kits, preferably something that has resale value. So you can tell your parents that inflation is about 6-7% so if I buy a $1000 kit now, it will worth $1060 in one year. If i get sick of drumming, I will still be able to sell it off at cost.

The problem with noise is a serious one, if you have really sensitive neighbour, i suggest that you borrow a drum kit test it out first before buying one.

 

[cR.drums]

i live in a condo and my dad teaches guzheng too dont know whether my neighbours will complain if i add in the drum =x

 

[Huturistic]

hello! im a newbie here too! ;D
been looking around this forum for quite a while ;D
thinking of the same question here too.
havent really asked cause i have O's this year.
ohwell. guess i have to wait till after O's before i can get one.

 

[cR.drums]

lol i took my o's last yr

 

[ilovegm]

I feel old...
Taking A's this year >___<

 

[bigblackbear]

Hey cR.Drums, I highly recommend the paerl rhythm traveller + mesh heads option if you intend to have just a practise set at home. It saves space, and reduce noise level by quite a huge bit compared to a normal size acoustic kit.

And of course if you have ways to ngeotiate with your parents about gettin a kit (bringing them down to the showroom and have them try it out themselves), by all means do so. If they're really stubborn like my parents, then I guess I'll go wth girlpants' idea if I were you.

unfortunately, the rhythmn traveller at swee lee cannot be tested because it's only on display and it's not even a complete set. but you can show them that the mesh heads (try the roland e.drum snare at the back) has almost no sound at all.

 

[Huturistic]

ahh o's stress.

 

[lester_music]

try the Ludwig junior from Drum Resources..

if space is a problem for u

really small but sound like a big drumset

6" x 10" bass drum
13" x 10" floor tom
10" x 5" tom
8" x 5" tom
4" x 12" snare

can't remember the pricing, think it is about 600 plus minus...

 

[cR.drums]

prefer the real thing though =x

 

[ilovegm]

Dun think it's possible to use a junior kit unless you're really small sized...
I've seen the lazer junior kit at Ranking, its really puny...

 

[bigblackbear]

Dun think it's possible to use a junior kit unless you're really small sized...
I've seen the lazer junior kit at Ranking, its really puny...

i'm not sure about the lazer one, but the yamaha manu katche junior kit definitely is big enough even for a big guy. i can't rmbr the exact specs, but it's worth considering if you have limited space

 

[ilovegm]

Oh yea, i went to check it out...
I think the drums in the manu katche junior kit are around the size of rhythm travelers'...

Lol, in fact its one tom less than the rt but one cymbal more...

 

[bigblackbear]

at least the toms are not hollow like the rt ones

 

[Quattro]

If you are concern about noise, try getting something of smaller in diameter as they are more sensitive hence you dont have to hit hard.

I highly recommend the yamaha hipgig or something similar in size.

 

[Composer of Requiems]

Dun think it's possible to use a junior kit unless you're really small sized...
I've seen the lazer junior kit at Ranking, its really puny...

I set up this mini-kit for portable practice etc. etc.

13" Bass drum- Modified from Pearl Forum 13" mounted tom
10" Snare drum- Modified from Laser snare drum that I found at Ranking, I drilled and installed a tom mount, and used the tom arm to connect the "bass" and "snare"

Using a clamp, I added a crash-ride; and I put a hi-hat stand at the side with a pair of 10" splashes to act as a hi-hat.

It was very weird to use at first, because of the small size. But you can get used to it.

There's no problem with playing small kits, you just have to adjust the positionings so it fits you.

Looking at the ludwig mini kit, I think you can probably extend the toms further out, and put the snare further away. You might have to get some clamps and clamp the toms to cymbal stands or something instead of attaching to the bass drum. It won't look as good and compact, but it'll be more like a normal drumset and the smaller drums will probably help train your accuracy.

 

[cR.drums]

o.o can anyone who has a standard drumkit with 20 inch bass drum help me measure how much space it takes? thanks...

 

[Composer of Requiems]

o.o can anyone who has a standard drumkit with 20 inch bass drum help me measure how much space it takes? thanks...

@cR.drums: It depends a lot on how wide apart you set up everything. But generally, it will definitely fit within a 1.5m by 1m space...

 

[kanzer]

i knw how to convince them. BUY ONE THEN TELL THEM OH TOO BAD! i bought already.


okoko dun do that. you really really need to sit down and convince them. talk to them properly and explain to them. show that you really really like one. and that you are serious abt it. drums is an expensive hobby. so yea. be really sure yourself.

space. can be solved. if you are willing to give and take. you can see many photos of drumsets in hdb rooms. yep. so yea squeese more and WALA! space!. as for how much space. it all depends on how you sit and how much gear you get. yep. 3m x 2m would be gd i guess( estimation only)


sound. get the acrylic panels like the clear sonic one. was supposed to cut 6db.
and of course the mutes etc etc etc.


rmbr convince yourself before your parents and. MUST MUST convince them before buying. yea they are your parents after all. they can decide to throw your KIT outta hse. yea. cheers!