What to Consider When Shopping For a Kids Drum Set

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Learning to play a musical instrument is a skill many parents want for their kids. Whether it be the piano, violin, or anything else, learning to read, play, and appreciate music just creates a more well rounded individual. Drummers fall into this category, but many would say they are a different breed. However teaching a child to play drums at an early age can be just as a rewarding skill and help them with many other activities as they grow up.

If you are shopping for a kids drum set, there are some things you should consider. The first is that there is a clear distinction between a 'real' kids drum set and a toy drum set. Usually when you shop for a 'junior drum set' or 'starter drum set', you'll be shopping for a real instrument. Drum kit manufacturers today make smaller, simpler versions of their full sets and sell them as junior models for kids and beginners. This means the quality is very high, and they are designed for learning on a real instrument.

In fact most kids drum sets are real enough, that your child will be able to play and learn on it for many years, sound great, and even joint a band with them if desired. Usually kids drum sets are smaller, simpler configurations, for example, most are 3 piece junior drum set models so that they are easy to learn on. Once you child confirms their interest in playing drums, and becomes more proficient, they can upgrade to a full drum set.

Alternatively, you can buy a toy drum set at a toy store that truly is a 'toy'. This is ok too if your goal is just to give your child something to entertain themselves with. However keep in mind that a toy is really for enjoyment, and since it is not a real instrument, your child won't necessarily be learning to play drums. There are some fun toy drum sets on the market today, and if you have an especially small child such as a pre-school aged toddler this may be the best path for you.

The other favorable thing about kids drums sets today is that while the quality has gone up, the prices have stayed reasonable. You can often buy a kids drum set (a 'real' instrument) for around $100. Slight better kits go for $150-200. These sets are also designed to take the wear and beating that kids (especially older ones) are likely to put on them for a few years. Hopefully your ears can take it as well.

So if you are ready to buy your child a kids drum set, be sure you know the difference between a real set and a toy drum set.