EPIC ⚠️ 11+ Best Drum Sets for Beginners (2022)

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In this article, I will show you – IMO – the best drum sets for beginners, why I picked them and where you can buy them, too.

So, if you just started playing drums – no matter what age – this article is a good start for you!

By the way:
You will find the cheapest drum sets at the end of this blog post.

Ready?

Let's start with the contents:

The best drum sets for beginners

Further down, I will explain in detail, why these best drum sets for beginners are a great deal.

For a good start, please have a look at my top picks for this article:

The best beginner drum Set for adults

Many students of all age groups ask me what drum set to buy and if there are any specs which are important to know.

And yes, there are many specs which are critical, but there aren't drum kits only meant for adults to play on per se.

Does drum size matter?

Yes and no.

Yes, because the size of the bass drum (diameter) determines how high / low the toms can be mounted.

And of course, the sound a drum triggers depends on its size.

Please have a look at the following image so that you can see what I mean: 

As you can see, the bass drum is the center of your whole drum kit. Its size defines where to put the rest of the instruments.

In particular, the tom toms!

So, if you like to share a beginner drum kit with your 5 or 6-year-old and teenagers, you should aim for a smaller bass drum in 20”.

There is no adult drum set per se

So, there are no adult drum sets per se. It's only the (bass drum-) size which determines the playability for smaller drummers.

Which drum set size is ideal for adult beginners?

A great thing about drums is the variety of drum sizes.

If you want to play Rock music, I would start with a 22" bass drum 5-piece drum set like I showed you here.

If you like to play Rock, Pop, Jazz, Latin, Funk and other music styles, you should buy a 5-piece drum set with a 20" bass drum.

These drum sets are so-called “fusion” drum kits, and even kids from 5-6-years-old can play on such instruments easily!

I play them too, and I never missed the sound of a big and more boomy 22" bass drum.

IMO, a fusion drum set, as described above, is a more versatile instrument which will fit almost every music style and genre.

Also, Rock music!

Starter drum set for adults

Which starter drum set for adults you choose, depends on your personal preferences and budget.

But how much do drum sets cost?

Drum set prices range from $250,- up to $10.000,- and more. 

I would recommend a 5-piece drum set with the following drum set parts:

Here are my recommendations in different price ranges:

The best 5-piece beginner drum sets

Which is the best drum set for teenagers?

In my blog post about the best drum sets for juniors, I have described the most important specs for a junior drum set.

Nevertheless, a junior drum set, IMO, is nothing different from a drum kit for adults, which I have shown you in this very blog post.

So, if you are on the brink of buying a drum set for your teenager, you will probably have a good idea now, of what instrument / brand / size / budget makes sense for you.

Which is the best beginner drum set for me?

At this point, you will have an idea, of what is essential when buying your first beginner drum set. 

You won't be disappointed when you buy a so-called fusion drum set, which I have described above. This kind of drum kit is the most versatile in terms of music styles and playability for any age group.

Is a cheap drum set bad?

Not in general!

There are always opportunities to buy a good, low-priced drum set. In case your budget is really tight, I recommend checking out this website.

You can use the following discount code for your purchase:

The cheapest drum sets available [ever]

In case you are willing to spend some time for researching used drum sets, you should click here. 

Drum sets in a good used condition are great and many colleagues, I know, only buy old vintage drums.

You can find cheap used drum sets, but it's not easy. I might be useful to research your local second hand shops, garage sales and so on to find a great bargain.

Cheap drum sets under 100

This can't be real!

But still there are cheap drum sets under $100,-.

Where?

Here!

And yes, you can use the discount code Midnightdrummer15 to get an extra discount.

Remember,
this drum set is made for children, and it's a more toy drum compared to a high-quality long-lasting drum set with great features. 

Let's wrap this up!

I hope that this blog post helped you find a first drum kit for yourself. 

Any drum set you buy as your first one is a good choice in general, because it will help you find out, what you will need in the coming years for your personal drumming style.

If there are any questions, feedback etc., please leave a comment below. I am happy to help!

Enjoy playing drums and talk soon!