is this a good gift for a music teacher who plays the drums? or should i just go with the bluw finger drums?
1504710
No! It is super cheaply made, and in my case, fell apart almost instantly. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone.
1504711
This was a nice desktop set, appropriate for a teacher's desk. It doesn't need batteries, so that's a bonus. Stand can be a little tippy, but drums have a nice sound - different Tom-Toms. (Need to be careful when assembling stand and attaching drums.) Sticks were light plastic, pencils or chopstix would work as well. I actually gave it as a gift to a drummer who liked it, and I had fun testing it before I gave it!
117554
I would think either would be fine. Maybe you would like the trio since you could 'customize' your chime for different things going on in class. This is a really nice chime though we like ours and it is small and compact enough that it is easily storable in your desk. Have fun with that...might make for a nice memory for the kids in your classroom too since it is not a 'normal bell'. Nice.
1342053
I read reviews that the mouth piece that came with this instrument was not good so I bought a Yamaha mouth piece for my daughter. Her music teacher told her to use the Yamaha and keep the one that came with the saxophone as a spare.
1372493
My son is 4 and loves it, but for 10 and up, if they're used to playing the drums, you might want to go with a better quality drum than this one. Otherwise it's good up to a small 14 year old, probably.
123548
Ronnie, this is a good beginner set for younger children. Even though your son just starting to play the drums, at fourteen he's going to need something a bit sturdier I suppose and something close to the real thing, as in sound and pitch.
753263
This would be perfect for him. Our kids have had theirs for a year now and have used the heck out of them. This is a durable, great starter set for right and left handed kids. It's also fun to use an adult.
1013925
Absolutely. I teach piano and guitar and use it for my guitar students. Good volume. I think you will like it and the price is right.
2284713
My grandson has used a variety of 'drum sticks' including wooden spoons and plastic drum sticks from the Fisher Price drum. He also uses his hands. I'm sure regular drum sticks would be A-OK.
990046
If you haven't played the violin its very hard to play I would recommend that you rent one at a local music store before you buy one. But for the price of the stentor 2 it would be good to start with it sounds good.
1246530
Yes, it is sensitive enough to be played by fingers. But it really does play best with drumsticks. We have played it with bare hands like bongos, and it works well.
2030536
I personally have not done an in depth comparison. I assumed that since pearl is a popular brand name, I should go with it. I would have chosen Yamaha if the price was right and I could see that it had the actual snare drum. The fact that my kid is happy with it and it has everything he needs for his class was all I needed. Again, it was mostly a good name for a good price with me.
1106975
I would suggest reading reviews for the best answer. Size is probably fine. It is a real instrument and not designed for abuse. The case that comes with it is useless. If he is a young protg, you may also want to consult a music store regarding the strings. My son uses this for band at school and it's worked well and his instructor said it was good for now.
1910580
Truly, it is a matter of taste. I use it on cello, banjo, and mandolin. They all sound fantastic. I tried a clip on condenser - too much feedback. This was a great middle ground between a condenser and an actual pickup. It also depends on the context you play in. If you play with live acoustic drums, get this - no feedback issues. Also, keep in mind that a good external preamp will work wonders. The 411 itself sounds a bit unnatural, but a good external preamp will fix that and allow you to shape the sound to taste and in context. That being said, a phantom power supply and an external preamp aren't cheap. External gear can be as critical as the source, though. Truly, it is a matter of taste. I use it on cello, banjo, and mandolin. They all sound fantastic. I tried a clip on condenser - too much feedback. This was a great middle ground between a condenser and an actual pickup. It also depends on the context you play in. If you play with live acoustic drums, get this - no feedback issues. Also, keep in mind that a good external preamp will work wonders. The 411 itself sounds a bit unnatural, but a good external preamp will fix that and allow you to shape the sound to taste and in context. That being said, a phantom power supply and an external... » Read More Truly, it is a matter of taste. I use it on cello, banjo, and mandolin. They all sound fantastic. I tried a clip on condenser - too much feedback. This was a great middle ground between a condenser and an actual pickup. It also depends on the context you play in. If you play with live acoustic drums, get this - no feedback issues. Also, keep in mind that a good external preamp will work wonders. The 411 itself sounds a bit unnatural, but a good external preamp will fix that and allow you to shape the sound to taste and in context. That being said, a phantom power supply and an external preamp aren't cheap. External gear can be as critical as the source, though. « Show Less
441933
Acoustic. We ended up getting Sabian cymbals for it! Excellent for a beginners! My daughter is in 9th grade and she gets down on it. We had a professional drummer also got down on it and he said it was a awesome drum set. So I give it a At 100 after buying different cymbals though.
1320264
It is good for a beginner. But in the first lesson, the teacher said the new flute need fix, 3 months later some of the keys got loose, and I had to spend 30 bugs to have a local shop fix it. I paid no attention it was good or not good for using, now 1 more year past, the new teacher said it should be fixed again. I bought a new for my child from other brand.
2110877
I would say yes. My son will be 7 in April and he gets just enough out of it to where I don't feel guilty for not getting the most expensive set. I figure that start him out with these and if they decide they really like playing the drums I'll up grade later because at this age, who knows what next year will bring. I hope this helps.
1930886
I think it would be ok. I bought it for a 6yo boy. The quality is more than a toy but less than a real drum set. A little but of a pain to put togetherI hope this helps