justinthomp
Junior Member
Classic thread... I am a drummer of about 4-5 years, and I just transferred from Community College to a 4-year university. Living in a dorm... no drum set was at the top of their "do not bring" list. I can have an electronic set though... I have 2 to 2+1/2 years left. I was used to living at home, and driving to school, then coming home to play all day/night... whenever I wanted. I'm not in a music school, and there are no clubs or activities for a percussionist.
I've been considering electronic drums like the roland td-6. I'm not real familiar with e-drum sets or modules. I practice a lot of classic rock/jazz chops and a lot of rudiments. I want to get some books and learn some more advanced jazz comping stuff, because I think it will help me the most where I am right now. Is an electronic drumset between 300-500$ responsive enough to satisfy my needs? And if I'm teaching myself new/difficult chops I dont want to despise the drumset.
Are they good to practice jazz on? I know nothing beats a great acoustic set, but for the next two years I need a practice space I can depend on. Will it be a difficult change when I get back to my acoustic set? Any advice is appreciated, and feel free to recommend e-drumsets as well as other practice methods-instruments that I could have in a dorm room.
I've been considering electronic drums like the roland td-6. I'm not real familiar with e-drum sets or modules. I practice a lot of classic rock/jazz chops and a lot of rudiments. I want to get some books and learn some more advanced jazz comping stuff, because I think it will help me the most where I am right now. Is an electronic drumset between 300-500$ responsive enough to satisfy my needs? And if I'm teaching myself new/difficult chops I dont want to despise the drumset.
Are they good to practice jazz on? I know nothing beats a great acoustic set, but for the next two years I need a practice space I can depend on. Will it be a difficult change when I get back to my acoustic set? Any advice is appreciated, and feel free to recommend e-drumsets as well as other practice methods-instruments that I could have in a dorm room.