WaitForItDrummer
Senior Member
Hi folks,
This is about drumkit ergonomics - So I’m about 5’6” and got this free (beginner level) drum kit our band just had (this was about 2 years ago). The drums are about rock sized: 23/16/13/12. Toms mounted on the bass drum.
I can play the kit ok for a few hours, say once a week. But since started practicing a few hours a day, and starting to play more complex and faster stuff, I’ve realized these drums are a bit uncomfortable and might be the too big for me…
The biggest issue seems to be ride placement – as the low tom seems to be in the way. And I can’t lose the low tom because the drum course I’m doing requires 2 toms. Plus, I sort of like the low tom (even though I know many of the pro level kits don’t have one.)
I have lowered the toms as far as possible and reorganized the cymbals about 6 times in the past few months… but long term I’m thinking might need to get a jazz or fusion sized kit?
Those of you around 5’6”, what are you experiences with drum kit sizes?
What drum make and sizes you have?
This is about drumkit ergonomics - So I’m about 5’6” and got this free (beginner level) drum kit our band just had (this was about 2 years ago). The drums are about rock sized: 23/16/13/12. Toms mounted on the bass drum.
I can play the kit ok for a few hours, say once a week. But since started practicing a few hours a day, and starting to play more complex and faster stuff, I’ve realized these drums are a bit uncomfortable and might be the too big for me…
The biggest issue seems to be ride placement – as the low tom seems to be in the way. And I can’t lose the low tom because the drum course I’m doing requires 2 toms. Plus, I sort of like the low tom (even though I know many of the pro level kits don’t have one.)
I have lowered the toms as far as possible and reorganized the cymbals about 6 times in the past few months… but long term I’m thinking might need to get a jazz or fusion sized kit?
Those of you around 5’6”, what are you experiences with drum kit sizes?
What drum make and sizes you have?
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