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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. If you
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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.
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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, please call
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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.
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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 more information,
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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 information,
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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
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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. If you
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Example: Kids
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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 Childsdrumset.com carry?
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Child Size Drumset, Kids Drumsets, Toy Drumset
DS-1 $89.95
