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Let's Play Drums! for beginners...
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums, 2nd EditionThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums, 2nd Edition by Michael Miller
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $8.88
Here's a good place to start, especially of you're not sure what kind of drums you'd like to play yet.
Drums For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))Drums For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)) by Jeff Strong
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $3.00
Tommy Igoe Groove EssentialsTommy Igoe Groove Essentials
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $10.95
There are free videos on drumming online too. Check out www.freedrumlessons.com
Getting Started on Drums Featuring Tommy Igoe DVD - Setting Up / Start PlayingGetting Started on Drums Featuring Tommy Igoe DVD - Setting Up / Start Playing
Buy new: $19.95 / Used from: $13.18
There are free videos on drumming online too. Check out www.freedrumlessons.com
Ultimate Beginner Series - Drum BasicsUltimate Beginner Series - Drum Basics
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $8.03
This video shows basic techniques very well. Very helpful for beginners! I really like the instructor too, he's direct to the point with lots of great tips.
Beginning Drums the Fun ApproachBeginning Drums the Fun Approach
Buy new: $9.95
There are free videos on drumming online too. Check out www.freedrumlessons.com
Fun To Know: Learn to Play DrumsFun To Know: Learn to Play Drums
Buy new: $17.95 / Used from: $4.62
There are free videos on drumming online too. Check out www.freedrumlessons.com
DRUMS MANUAL: COMPLETE LEARN TO PLAY INSTRUCTIONS WITH 2 CDS (Progressive Complete Learn to Play)DRUMS MANUAL: COMPLETE LEARN TO PLAY INSTRUCTIONS WITH 2 CDS (Progressive Complete Learn to Play) by LAURILSON
Buy new: $35.95 / Used from: $15.99
Play Drums Today! - Level 1: A Complete Guide to the BasicsPlay Drums Today! - Level 1: A Complete Guide to the Basics by Scott Schroedl
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $4.71
Berklee Instant Drum Set: Play Right Now!Berklee Instant Drum Set: Play Right Now! by Ron Savage
Buy new: $11.66 / Used from: $14.81
Mel Bay Crosstraining: A Method for Applying Rhythms and Techniques to Drum Set, Hand Percussion and Mallet InstrumentsMel Bay Crosstraining: A Method for Applying Rhythms and Techniques to Drum Set, Hand Percussion and Mallet Instruments by Rob Lewis
Buy new: $24.95 / Used from: $7.95
Learn to Play the Snare and Bass Drum, Book 1Learn to Play the Snare and Bass Drum, Book 1 by Sandy Feldstein
Buy new: $8.95 / Used from: $4.81
Guitar & Drum Trainer: Slow Down Music, Learn Guitar, Drums, Piano or Any Musical InstrumentGuitar & Drum Trainer: Slow Down Music, Learn Guitar, Drums, Piano or Any Musical Instrument
Buy new: $49.95
Learn to Play Instruments 4 Pack (Piano, Bass, Guitar & Drums)Learn to Play Instruments 4 Pack (Piano, Bass, Guitar & Drums)
Buy new: $29.99
Music Ace DeluxeMusic Ace Deluxe
Buy new: $49.49
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory, 2nd EditionThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory, 2nd Edition by Michael Miller
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $9.93
The Rhythm Bible (Book & CD)The Rhythm Bible (Book & CD) by Dan Fox
Buy new: $18.21 / Used from: $12.75
OSP DD-502 MKII Digital/Electronic Drum Set/Kit DD502OSP DD-502 MKII Digital/Electronic Drum Set/Kit DD502
Buy new: $449.99
Why get a digital drum instead of a regular drum? Most important for me was that you can adjust the volume so I can play in the middle of the night if I want to and not bother anybody.
Roland HD-1 V-Drums Lite Electronic DrumsRoland HD-1 V-Drums Lite Electronic Drums
Buy new: $795.00 / Used from: $689.99
If I were you, I would consider the Ion digital drum, the one you can use with the Xbox. It does everything a digital drum would do, plus you can have fun playing with it on the Xbox.
Touch-Sensitive Digital Drums with MP3 playback and Instant Recording / Looping, Cymbal Choking Features.Touch-Sensitive Digital Drums with MP3 playback and Instant Recording / Looping, Cymbal Choking Features.
Buy new: $119.00
If you don't want to start with a real drum set, try a practice pad (I have a Remo)
Learn How To Play The Drums Subliminal CDLearn How To Play The Drums Subliminal CD
In case you'd like to hypnotize yourself in learning how to play the drums well...
Korg MA-30 Ultra Compact Digital MetronomeKorg MA-30 Ultra Compact Digital Metronome
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Korg TM-40 Large Display Digital Tuner and MetronomeKorg TM-40 Large Display Digital Tuner and Metronome
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Pearl Forum 5-Piece Drum Set With Free 10" Tom, Red Wine*Pearl Forum 5-Piece Drum Set With Free 10" Tom, Red Wine*
Buy used from: $600.00
If you don't want to start with a real drum set, try a practice pad (I have a Remo) Why get a digital drum instead of a regular drum? Most important for me was that you can adjust the volume so I can play in the middle of the night if I want to and not bother anybody.
Xbox 360 Rock Band 2 Special EditionXbox 360 Rock Band 2 Special Edition
Buy new: $88.00 / Used from: $82.99
Okay, I've been playing Rock Band 2, I love drumming, so, I'm learning how to play. It's fun! This makes it so much easier and more fun learning how to play the drums. Of course you'll need an Xbox or some game consule that works with it.
Xbox 360 Drum RockerXbox 360 Drum Rocker
Buy new: $249.99 / Used from: $209.99
This is the drums to play with Rock Band 2. (Rock Band 2 comes with drums but this one's better). You can play this as a regular drum, when you use Free Style on the Xbox.
Signature Music LXG-20 10" Drum Practice Pad with Stand & SticksSignature Music LXG-20 10" Drum Practice Pad with Stand & Sticks
Buy new: $45.00
If you don't want to start with a real drum set, try a practice pad (I have a Remo)
Laurel Chrome Snare with Stand, Backpack, Pad and SticksLaurel Chrome Snare with Stand, Backpack, Pad and Sticks
Buy new: $119.95
Every beginning drummer could start practicing on a snare drum :)