Music & Arts

Drum Kit - Online Support

Welcome! This support page is setup to provide helpful information on Drum kits, sticks and books for Music & Arts pupils. There is also a direct link at the bottom of the page to our tutorial videos on our YouTube channel.

Kits

If you are buying a drum kit, there are many options to choose from!
Drum kits range from loud, large and expensive to quiet and affordable electronic setups.

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Acoustic		Electronic

• If you are looking to buy a starter kit, second hand drum kits are always being advertised locally.
• Electronic kits are now becoming fast available and are normally supplied with headphones. They are more compact in design compared to acoustic kits and able to fit into smaller spaces. Also, the pads produce very little sound/noise when played (while wearing headphones). SEE HERE FOR PRICES
• Silencer pads - If you have an acoustic kit and noise level is an issue, silencer pads are available individually or in sets. SEE HERE FOR PRICES
• A typical drum kit comprises of 5 drums: bass drum, snare drum, 3 toms, hi-hat, crash & ride cymbals and stands and pedals. This setup is also refered to as a '5-piece kit' and is advised for learning the Trinity Guildhall books (listed below), as the pieces are written for this particular setup.

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Sticks

There is a variety of drumstick sizes to choose from, the most common being 7A and 5A.
7A's commonly suit a young beginner (yr7) as they are a thinner and lighter stick, 5A's are thicker and will suit most players there after.
See below for a more detailed guide.

Guide: - The lower the number, the thicker the stick. - Nylon tips produce a brighter tone. - The letter refers to the design and tip of the stick (see below). A - Fast and articulate / Soft-Medium volume B - Durable / Medium-Loud volume C - Robust / Loud volume   Note: Different sized drum sticks are designed for different sounds   and styles of playing (for adults). We advise 7A sticks for young   players as they are easier to manage when learning in the early    stages. However, many jazz and funk drummers use these thin and   lighter sticks permanently as the tone they produce from a drum kit   better suits the style they are playing.

BUY 7A | BUY 5A | BUY 5B

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Books - Trinity Guildhall

Please always check with your tutor before purchasing a book.
These books are available from local music shops and online retailers here

Introducing Drum Kit Pre Grade 1 NEW ISBN:978-0857360182 BUY	Drum Kit 1 Grades 1-2 NEW ISBN:978-0857360199 BUY	Drum Kit 2 Grades 3-4 NEW ISBN:978-0857360205 BUY	Drum Kit 3 Grades 5-6 NEW ISBN:978-0857360212 BUY	Drum Kit 4 Grades 7-8 NEW ISBN:978-0857360229 BUY
These books (shown right) have now been replaced by the new versions (above)
	Drum Kit 1 Grades 1-2	Drum Kit 2 Grades 3-4	Drum Kit 3 Grades 5-6	Drum Kit 4 Grades 7-8

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Online Video Tutorials

See our library of tutroial videos to support weekly drum kit lessons

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