Would this be a good choice for a novice drummer-age 8
282563
I bought mine for a 9 year old (her Birthday) and she loves it! I think an 8 year old would too.
282564
Yes it would be great for a novice of his age. It is a great learning tool for the drum also. I find myself needing a a real drum set after only a few months,
282565
Our son got his for his 10th birthday and he loves it. He said that an 8-year-old might just need a little explanation of the controls that are on it, but otherwise it would be fine. There are 50 different drum kits (drum sounds) programmed into this unit, so there's lots for them to experiment with. There are also demos that it will play for you in addition to those 50 sets.
282566
We bought this for 7 1/2 year old and ended up returning it because she didn't like it. It didn't have the feel or sound of real drums.
282567
It was a gift for my adult son, he is a long time drummer. I bought it for him to use while on a three month road trip in his rv. He said he liked it, his wife said he played it often.
1664733
My daughter was 2 years old when we bought this for her. At 2 1/5 she figured out how to hit the kick drum at the same time. At 4 she found her first beat. The drums can adjust in height to accommodate a kid in to the the late pre teens. It pretty good quality but wont withstand a junior Keith Moon. If you youngster is a slugger brute type, i would recommend a set of congas instead. If you can teach the kid to hit light and hit for tone, than you all will enjoy this kit.
831752
Hello, Lori, it all depends on her height and love for drumming. If she is serious, I think you want to invest in a set perhaps cost a bit more. She may not want a beginner set. This set is really good but I do plan on getting my son some of the "v drums" perhaps around your daughter age if his passion for playing increases. I hope this helps.
826050
This is a great beginning guitar, but I think it would be to heavy to be comfortable for an 8 year old. http://www.firstguitar.com/electric-mini.htmlI think it is as important to learn on a quality guitar. The fender squire might be a better option, as it may be less unwieldy. Shop amps, as a guitar is often only as good as an amp lets it be :)
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.
534978
Yes. I think it would be very good. I bought it for my 50 year old husband. It has everything for a beginner.
1675519
is this a good drumset to buy? i have a crapy drumset and am looking to up grade. good choice? for the price
906516
This piano is probably too small for an 8 year old, but it has so many features that it might be alright for an 8 year old, especially if that child loves music. (Might have to sit on the floor to play it) I brought this for a 2 year old, who was really too young for this type piano because he has yet to comprehend all the feature that this piano has but he will grow into it.C
1506767
I gave it to my eight year old last year for Christmas. The amp that comes with it is just right. Over all I would say it's a good starter guitar. On a scale of 1-10 I would give it an 8. Good buy.
361707
I think so. I got it for my 10 year old and it allows for setting the drum pads at any height and spacing. I'm sure it would be fine for a 5 year old. Plug it into a small practice amp or some ear buds and you're good to go.
473923
The one that comes with the piano is very basic or good for nothing but since this is geared for the novice or apprentice i.e.: small children or youth they will figure it out without the help of any manual, on the opposite, it will be more exciting as they discover on their own the features and sounds of this piano. Why spoon-feed the children with everything? By the way, my 8 and 3 years old love it and play music and rhythm they come up all their own!
2012108
I think he may be a little young. I bought if for my girls who are 6 and 7 they seem to be a good size for it. There are drum sets that are a bit smaller( Jr sets) they may fit him a little better.
831757
It would probably be a little small for 13 year old. Overall though, the drum set was a good set.
1632993
I bought this gorgeous set for my 5 year old grandson and he fits it quite nicely. The drums themselves would work: it's not a toy, but the seat would be too small. I would definitely go with a bigger set for an 11 year old. Hope this helps.
2258239
I would not recommend this one for that level of playing. My son is using it as a beginner in his middle school. I think it's a fair instrument for beginner level learning. I'm not a musician though. The piece is very light and easily damaged.
438714
I bought this drum set for my 3yr. old grandson and he loves it. The set is very well made and very sturdy. I think this would be a perfect starter drum set for an 11yr. old. It was probably too much for a 3yr. old, but as I say it is so sturdy that it has held up very well. A very good investment.
312797
I have the small size and it works just fine. As for the 7 year old, I would suggest easing into it and seeing if the interest is sincere, if so, then advance. You are wise starting with a practice pad. I started with a set of sticks. After first trying piano and guitar, I found that drums were my instrument.