7 Piece Drum Set

 
 
7 Piece Drum Set Buying Guide

No matter who you are or what you do, thanks to a wide variety of drum sets available you can find one that is just right for you. Whether you are a beginning student, a weekend bar room player, or a serious professional, buying the right set can make the difference in your performance. 

How Big of a Drum Set Do I Need? 

Depending on your skill and ability most people should be able to master a 7 piece drum set after a while.  Some very basic drum sets might only have four pieces which is fine but most of us like to surround ourselves with many musical options. 

So the bigger the drum set the more options you have to produce a wide variety of sounds and effects. Because of this I usually recommend a 7 piece drum set to almost anyone because with seven pieces you can pretty much cover almost all types of music you want to play. 

Standard or Fusion 

Most drum sets come in two varieties the standard, or the fusion. The main thing that distinguishes these two different types is the diameter of the drums. With Fusions sets the drums are typically 10 to 12 inches for the mounted toms, 14 inches for the floor tom, and normally 22 inches for the bass drum. 

In comparison most standard sized sets have 12 and 13 inch mounted toms, a 16 inch floor tom, and a 22 inch bass drum. 

The main difference is that Fusion sets produce more of a punchy tone and a Standard size set produces more volume with a bigger tone. 

  What type of set you buy is up to you but generally if you like to play rock ‘n roll music a Standard set should do. If you prefer to play jazz or blues than the smaller punchier Fusion version will suit you better. 

Type of Material 

Most drums are made out of wood and each type of wood contributes and unique sound quality. For example maple is the most popular one to use for problems and gives a nice balance sound. However Falkata is sometimes used instead of maple because it costs much less but still produces the same sound quality. 

Basswood is another inexpensive alternative to Maple and still gives you a nice rich sound as well. 

Hardware 

When people refer to the hardware of the drum kit they are referring to the mounting rack or the hardware necessary to assemble it and play it. It usually consists of a pedal, snare stand, cymbal stands, and anything else needed to assemble the set. 

Cymbals 

Cymbols are essential component to almost any drum set and they come in several different kinds.   Of most common types are Ride cymbols, Crash Cymbols, Hi-hat Cymbols, and China cymbals. 

Snare Drums 

The snare drum is another essential component to any drum set, and some drummers have more than one in their set. These produce a nice snappy sound and can be made of either  wood or metal. 

Electronic Drums 

The big advantages of getting an electronic drum set is that you can plug in headphones and have been almost completely silent practice. If you have the money to spare it would be a good idea to have a traditional drum set and an electronic drum set for different situations. 

So when you go about buying your 7 Piece Drum Set keep these pointers in mind.