Barbra Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Been playing the guitar on and off for a while, and the other day i had a go of my friends drum kit and i found it way more fun than playing guitar, maybe its because its something different, or whatever but anyway i wanna give it a shot. The only problem is the amount of noise an acoustic kit makes, is there any sort of skins i could get so it wouldn't be so loud or something? i could get an electric kit but i know someone who is selling an acoustic kit on the cheap so i want that. Anybody have any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 You can get drum sticks that are like wire brushes, so the noise isn't as loud. Don't know the proper name, but might be worth having a search around for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 A friend of mine put mouse mats on his drums so he could practice at home, maybe not ideal but you gotta do what you gotta do! He was pretty shit hot too sooo I'm guessing that solution isn't too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 You can get proper sound deadening mats for them, then you just put an old curtain or two in the bass drums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Ohhhhh haha awsome suggestions guys! To be honest i think i'll go for it with the sound deadening mats, what about the symbols does anybody know what i could do about them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Ohhhhh haha awsome suggestions guys! To be honest i think i'll go for it with the sound deadening mats, what about the symbols does anybody know what i could do about them?Pretend to hit them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Pretend to hit them!Haha, i suppose i could do that, but it kinda lacks the technical side, after all i could play what i'm trying to learn in my mind and hit every single note if i pretend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Billy Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 You can get the dampeners for cymbals aswell http://www.birminghamdrumcentre.co.uk/prod...?productid=4056 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmackay Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Hey, you can get pads for all the drums including the bass drum and they have pads for the cymbals aswell. For a full set though it's gonna cost about £50.Make sure you get the right sizes for your drums though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 You can get drum sticks that are like wire brushes, so the noise isn't as loud. Don't know the proper name, but might be worth having a search around for them.Hotrods are the best for that...But you can get practice pads, which are very useful. When I go on holiday/can't drum for a while I take a couple of sticks and my practice pad with me, however something like a book or simply the top of your thy (if your a man) will do. All my "drummer" friends use the sole of there shoes when there on busses etc etc etcI've drummed for 11 years, my tutor was Matthew Priest from the Lightning Seeds. Did a fair bit of time at the Academy of Contemporary Music and studied a few national diplomas. For a first kit get a Pearl Forum, of preferably an Export for +/-£300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikenipple Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 om nom nomI've been playing for 9 years I used to have rubber car mats cut to size on the drums and cymbals, but i chucked them away and my parents got used to the noise. You could always improve the sound absorption in the room you play the drums in. An easy solution is to put a spare mattress in front of the door and hang a thick duvet over it. If you've got double glazing then a duvet won't improve the window isolation much. You could hang carpet samples on the walls too, but that's getting a bit out of the 'bodge' range of things to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) Cheers guys, i'll probably just buy the set of pads it sounds like the easiest solution. couple more weeks and i should have my drum kit Anyone got any advice on what i should get for my first drum kit because i really don't have much of a clue. EDIT: The guy that said he was gonna lend/sell me his has backed out now. Edited June 20, 2009 by Barbra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Cheers guys, i'll probably just buy the set of pads it sounds like the easiest solution. couple more weeks and i should have my drum kit Anyone got any advice on what i should get for my first drum kit because i really don't have much of a clue. EDIT: The guy that said he was gonna lend/sell me his has backed out now.As I say, get a second hand Pearl Forum or Export for £300 ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDeathMonkey Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) I bought some of those pads for my drums as our neighbours kept moaning about the noise. But its so crap playing with them it completely takes the fun out of it. So now we just have certain times of the day when we can play them.heres some pads though depending on the size of your kit. Edited June 20, 2009 by SuperDeathMonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 My set. Sick stuff! No? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted June 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I'd laugh but i was waiting for that obvious joke thanks again guys you've been helpful. Just convincing my dad now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmackay Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 om nom nomI've been playing for 9 years I used to have rubber car mats cut to size on the drums and cymbals, but i chucked them away and my parents got used to the noise. You could always improve the sound absorption in the room you play the drums in. An easy solution is to put a spare mattress in front of the door and hang a thick duvet over it. If you've got double glazing then a duvet won't improve the window isolation much. You could hang carpet samples on the walls too, but that's getting a bit out of the 'bodge' range of things to do Looks like someone will be needing a new china soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted June 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Looks like someone will be needing a new china soon. Never noticed that haha hit 'em hard son ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 They look well loved.They're fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 What about those shell-less kits, do they work/ are they any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) What about those shell-less kits, do they work/ are they any good?NONONONO.They are SO rubbish. Perhaps look into investing in a 2nd hand electric yamaha kit?Not the best example.. Youtube Video -> ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Edited June 21, 2009 by Hendrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 NONONONO.They are SO rubbish. Perhaps look into investing in a 2nd hand electric yamaha kit?Not the best example.. Youtube Video -> ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE.Ignore Tom, this is a shit idea....You had to learn on them at ACM, so you should love them!Also, midi drums are obviously where it's at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 You had to learn on them at ACM, so you should love them!Also, midi drums are obviously where it's at. Lies.The fun part of a drums is the varying noise levels, and the raw feel of playing on skins'. Electric kits are poo IMO. Very clever, but poo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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