Ha, what are the odds.. I was bored so I ventured over here to see whats happening, and what do I find, this thread. About 2 months ago I got an e-kit, and came to this forum for some information. Only to be bombarded with the "rock band drums are nothing like real drums" comments. I'm referencing
this thread. I got interested in drumming, after realizing I was blowing through almost every song I have for Rockband on expert, 450+ songs.
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Proof that yes, if you are doing good at rock band drums and have an interest in drumming irl, go for it. Now before everyone jumps down my throat, I understand an acoustic kit is a whole 'nother animal compared to an e-kit. Due to living arrangements and money reasons, I had to stick with an e-kit for now.
Right now I haven't had a single lesson. Just learning the hands on way for now. I do want to take some lessons to improve my weaknesses, and will be doing that soon. I obviously recommend them, even not taking one yet myself. For now I have a few DVD's I use, mainly Tommy Igoe Grove Essentials.
Again, I have never played drums before I got Rock Band. I got my DM5 Pro Kit mid Feb, so there's a little snapshot of how I am coming along. I truly believe that if one really has an interest in drums, you can start on the games. Of course if you are financially able to, skip it and just go for an acoustic kit and lessons. Some of us aren't as fortunate.
Side note: Some one mentioned that Rockband doesn't have fast bass. Up until this past week, they never had a double bass option available. So they could only do the right thing of just charting 1 pedals notes. Now with Guitar Hero Metallica, they are charting full double bass notes. Look at some of the vids on youtube of people with the game on expert+. Rock band is following suit, they just released a double pedal setup as well.