Mastering the art of drumming will eventually get you to feel the rhythm more and make fewer mistakes when you are playing on stage. The only problem is that drums are quite loud. It may be music for you or your band but for some people, the sound that the drums and cymbals make is considered as noise. Most websites that sell cymbals will provide you with an audio clip that will help you determine how a specific cymbal they are selling sounds like. Besides, you know that it s really quite impossible to tell how a particular cymbal will sound just by looking at the photo. You should also keep in mind that the weight and the size of the cymbal as well as the material that it is made out of can have an impact on its sound quality. Once you improve your skills and you think that you are really ready, you can just upgrade to a better drum setup and purchase additional components in your drum kit. These are the things that you need to remember when you are choosing your first drum kit. Always remember to keep it as simple as possible. You also need to keep in mind that you should try placing the entire set on a rug in order to prevent it from sliding away from you, which will happen if you place it in a smooth surface. Electric drum kits can also be mixed in with the acoustic drum set. Again, you should place them where you are able to hit them with the drum stick easily and comfortably. Besides, banging an empty garbage can with the lid as the cymbal, and using your mom s wooden spoon as drum sticks will not really sound great on tape, not to mention that the ears of the people within hearing range will be complaining. However, what if you really don t have the money to purchase a new drum set? Then, you need to turn your head side to side and repeat this 10 times as well. Warming up your torso is also important in drum playing. To do this, get your hands in front of you and interlock your fingers with both hands keeping them near the chest. With your elbows pointing outward, raise your arms until they are level to the ground.