There are many Popular and High Quality drum brands to buy from, but you also need to take account in what kind of music you want to play. Many different drums are built for many styles of music, Jazz Drums, Rock Drums, Metal drums, etc. If your beginning drummer is younger than eleven or twelve years old, they may have trouble reaching and playing everything on an adult sized drum kit. Manufacturers make junior sized kits where drum diameters have been scaled down to allow younger kids to reach all drums and kick pedals. Make sure to try out any kit before you buy to make sure reach and size aren’t a problem. Avoid kits that are available in toy stores unless your child is five or younger. These may look like real kits, but the drums are likely plastic and they are little more than toys. Most major drum makers sell junior kits or “pocket kits” that are appropriately sized for younger drummers. Your child will eventually outgrow a junior kit, but not quickly.
The Best Overall Drum Brands to pick from are: Tama, DW, Yamaha, Sonor, Pearl, Ludwig, Gretsch, Canopus, Noble & Cooley, and Zilgeon. When it comes to acoustic drums, there are the standard sets that are usually constructed with various types of wood. The shells are made in various depths and diameters. Acoustic drums require head changes and tuning. If you are concerned about noise levels, you may purchase mutes, which are relatively inexpensive.
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