Starting a young one on a musical instrument early in life is very popular, and while many parents aren't brave enough to buy a kids drum set, drumming can be a great activity for young kids. Learning the basics of drumming will not only teach your child a skill for life, but instill important rhythm skills that are translatable to many musical instrument and many other endeavors such as sports as well. Plus, there are many more starter drum sets on the market today than ever before, and the quality has risen as prices have gone down. However if you are a parent looking for a child drum set, you should carefully look at buying a used child drum kit.
Most major manufacturers of drum kits will now offer smaller, less extensive versions of their kits design for children. You will find mini drum kits for little ones as young as 3, but also junior drum sets appropriate for kids into their teens. The quality is also solid enough to last for a long time, even if you child puts a lot of wear into the set (the drum heads are replaceable anyway). The junior drum kits referred to are not "toys", but real instruments and drums sets that make excellent sound, good enough to compliment a band if your young one is lucky enough to join some guitar and bass playing partners.
When searching for a kids drum kit to buy, parents have several options. In the past musical instruments were bought from small, locally owned music outfits that while helpful to consumers, had limited selections. Recently, larger music chains such as Guitar Center and Musician's Friend appeared which are still focused on music but offer a wider selection and often lower prices. Many parents today will also end up acquiring their child's beginner drums at a mass merchandiser like Wal-Mart, Target, or Sears, or a consumer store like Best Buy. However there is another option many choose that often is the most favorable of all.
Used starter drums can make a lot of sense for parents for many obvious reasons. First of all, there are a number of them on the market. Since young drummers who end up enjoying drumming always eventually grow out of their original drum kit, they go on to buy full sized drums. This means their old starter drum kit(which normally is in good condition) is available for sale, and at a great price. Parents can locate these used drum sets for kids being "handed" down in numbers, especially on sites like eBay, where many of musical instruments are auctioned almost constantly.
Another smart reason for buying your youngster a used drum kit is hedging your bet on your little one's future in drumming. How is your jr drummer going to enjoy drums going forward? There is always the chance that your child will play on his drums for a few days, get bored, and be finished with them forever. While this may not happen with your child, it does happen, and if you buy used drums, you've made a smaller investment in something that didn't last very long. Your options are to pass it on to another child, or sell it back on eBay and recoup whatever investment you already made.
Buying a used child drum set can be excellent approach for parents considering their child's first drum kit. Many drummers began on a used set, and there's no shame in it. In fact, many times drummers have a hard time parting with first set, even it was used and even if a new set is ready for them. If you are a parent looking for a junior drum kit, definitely think about purchasing used.
