Drummingonthebrain
Junior Member
Hi all,
Been drumming my whole life, about 30 years, and have a one year old. Around 9 months I’d have him sit between my legs and I’d play some stuff on the carpet, then he’d take the sticks and bang a bit, then I’d take them back, and so on. He also taps on pillows, blankets, etc. I know he’s too young to do much, but I’d like to encourage his percussive explorations.
All “baby drums” look cheap. I was thinking of getting an inexpensive 8x8 tom and putting some sort of foam over the rim to spare his hands. Those bargain bongos are also an option I suppose.
Any of you have any suggestions? Recently moved to the suburbs with a basement, so no longer have to worry about annoying apartment neighbors. What about smaller sticks for him, any suggestions on that?
Thanks in advance.
Been drumming my whole life, about 30 years, and have a one year old. Around 9 months I’d have him sit between my legs and I’d play some stuff on the carpet, then he’d take the sticks and bang a bit, then I’d take them back, and so on. He also taps on pillows, blankets, etc. I know he’s too young to do much, but I’d like to encourage his percussive explorations.
All “baby drums” look cheap. I was thinking of getting an inexpensive 8x8 tom and putting some sort of foam over the rim to spare his hands. Those bargain bongos are also an option I suppose.
Any of you have any suggestions? Recently moved to the suburbs with a basement, so no longer have to worry about annoying apartment neighbors. What about smaller sticks for him, any suggestions on that?
Thanks in advance.