But, practicing with the sticks is much better as you will know how the sticks will feel in your hand when playing the drum rudiments. Using the drum pad is a great way to practice drum rudiments. It s not as loud as the real drums, and it is also very portable. The drum pad will also let you feel like you are playing with the real thing. This way, you can gauge the cymbal s response to the type of drumming you do. Heavy cymbals will sound very different from medium or light weight cymbals. Once you determined the weight of the cymbal you need, you can start playing the cymbals yourself. This is where you will start to identify the various sounds you create. The electronic drum kit will allow you to moderate the volume, which will eventually keep your neighbors as well as the people living with you happy. With electronic drum kits, you can even keep the entire drumming world to yourself by hooking up with headphones. You can also create a quiet room. If you have the money for it, you can create a soundproof room that is complete with high tech acoustic materials, which you can install on your floors, walls, and ceiling. Always go for reliable brands that are known to produce good quality cymbals, such as Zildjian, Sabian, or Paiste. Although it is recommended that you buy the same brand together, you can still mix it up a bit. A good quality cymbal may cost a bit more money but because of its quality in terms of sound and durability, it will be well-worth your money. In fact, you can even hook up a pair of headsets and you will be the only one that will be able to hear what you are playing on the drums. This means that you will not disturb your neighbors with the loud banging of the drums and the crash of the cymbals. Another advantage is that it is quite easy to store. Also, traditional drum sets are hard and confusing to assemble especially if you don t have any prior experience with drum sets. Lastly, you have to face the fact that drum sets are quite hard to use, especially if you are still in the process of learning how to play with it. Fortunately, there is a solution to this problem.