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What
are the basic parts of a childs drumset?
Most
childrens drumsets include the following basic drums
and parts: a bass drum; a snare drum; a mounted tom;
bass drum pedal, and a cymbal. Some will come with drum
stools and beginners drum sets may also contain a hi-hat
stand with cymbals, a floor tom, an additional mounted
tom, and sometimes additional stands and/or cymbals.
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Should
I buy my kid a toy drumset or a larger beginners drumset?
Parents
should not buy a kids drumset or a beginners drumset
before considering several factors. The first factor
is the age and size of the child. First and foremost,
their feet must be able to reach the pedals. The second
factor to consider before purchasing is the level of
interest in drums and drumming. If the drumset is something
the child might be interested in for years to come,
a beginner set is a better choice as it is more preferred
by drum teachers. If you need more information, please
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How
much should I expect to pay for a childs drum set?
As
with anything else in life, you get what you pay for.
So, while the cheaper plastic "toy" drums
might be more appealing to your wallet initially, they
aren't going to last very long and you will need to
pay more money for something sturdier like a kids drumset.
Prices vary but expect to pay within the range of $80-150
for a quality kids drumset. Beginners
drumsets will be slightly pricier as they contain
more parts and are closer to the pro-level of drumsets.
Parents can expect to pay $200-500 for a beginner drumset.
(Mid-level to Professional drumsets can cost several
thousands of dollars.) If you need more information,
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How
do I determine what size child drumset to purchase?
Every
child is different in size no matter if they are the
same age. As a guideline, for children under the age
of 10, parents should look for a drum set with a bass
drum usually between 12-14" in diameter as is found
in a kids drumset. For older children, a beginners drumset
with a bass drum of at least 16" in diameter is
preferred. If you need more information, please call
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What
extras are included with the drumsets?
Children's
drumsets sometimes include the following extra drum
parts: a drum key for tuning the drums; a pair of kids
drumsticks; educational drum
books or drumming
dvds on how to play the drums; and a sometimes a
free drum seat to go with your drumkit. If you need
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What
is the durability of the kids drum sets?
The
drumsets feature real wood drum shells and quality hardware
which makes them last longer than the cheaper plastic
drumsets. Many beginner drumsets (sized for teens and
entry level drummers) feature double braced hardware
for even more stability and durability. As with anything,
the durability also depends on how well the drumset
is looked after; the drumsets can last a good while
with the proper care and maintenance. If you need more
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How
do I tell the differences between "toy" drumsets
and kids drumsets?
While
the small kids drumsets are closer to the "toy"
end of the drumset spectrum than a professional kit,
they differ from the cheap toy drum sets you find at
retail outlets in that they feature some of the same
characteristics of professional drumsets. The drum heads
are tunable by using a drum key just like a pro level
drumset and can be replaced if needed. Also, the drum
hardware is sturdier and the drum shells are real wood
shells instead of cheap plastic. You can tell the difference
in price also. If you find a childs drumset under $50,
more than likely it is made of mostly plastic. Where
the better made kid drumsets are going to be $79 and
up. If you need more information, please call us at
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How
hard is it to put together a kids or childs drum kit?
Childrens
drumsets are not very difficult to assemble at all and
most come pre-packaged with easy-to-follow instructions.
(If they are not included, you can usually contact the
company to get them.) Some kids drum sets even come
mostly pre-assembled to make it even easier on parents.
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Is
the drumset adjustable to be able to fit my child's
size?
Each
child drumset features one of more components that are
adjustable to better fit your child's size. This includes
the drum stool and the tom and cymbal stand. The drum
stool can be adjusted to provide the right height for
your child to sit comfortably. If you need more information,
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What
does the basic layout of a small kids drumset look like?
Most
smaller kids drumsets are considered 3 piece drumsets
because they contain 3 individual drums: snare drum,
bass drum, and mounted tom tom drum. Any additional
drum parts such as cymbal stands, drum stools (or thrones,
as they're sometimes called), drum pedals, etc. are
not counted when determining how many pieces the drumset
includes. The basic layout of a simple, small kids drumset
is as appears in the picture below:
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Basic
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What
does the basic layout of the beginner drumsets look
like?
The
5 piece larger beginners drumset includes 5 individual
drums (bass drum, snare drum, 2 tom toms, and a floor
tom.) So even without the stands and cymbals, a drumset
containing 5 drums would be considered a 5 piece drumset.
The
basic layout of a beginners drumset or starter drumkit
is as appears below. Note that the standard drumset
is larger and a small children under the age of 9 may
have trouble reaching the pedals:
| Drums |
Cymbals |
| A
- Bass Drum |
E
- One Ride (or Crash/Ride) |
| B
- Snare Drum |
L
- One crash (optional) |
| F
& G - Tom-Toms (or
Toms) |
C
- Two Hi-Hat Cymbals |
| H
- Floor Tom |
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Stands / Accessories (the "hardware") |
| M
- Snare Stand |
I
- Cymbal Stand - make sure they have
wing nuts for the tops (not shown) |
| D
- Foot Pedal for Bass Drum |
| J
- Hi Hat Stand for Hi Hat cymbals |
| K
- Hi Hat Clutch to hold top Hi Hat Cymbal |
| N
- Mount for tom(s) to be mounted on Bass Drum |
O
- Throne or Seat (Optional: A chair may be
used although it limits adjustability) |
H
- Legs for the Floor Tom (if applicable,
sometimes they're mounted on a stand) |
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What
kids drum sets does Kids-Drumset.com carry?
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