Electronic or Acoustic? What name brand is the best? Wood, metal, or acrylic? What are the most common sizes? These are some of the common questions I get from students trying to purchase their first drum kit. I've compiled 2 lists of my top 3 recommended electronic drum kits and top 3 acoustic drum kits for under $500 to get you started on your rhythmic journey. TOP 3 ELECTRONIC KITS ddrum DD1: http://www.musicarts.com/ddrum-DD1-Electronic-Drumset-H70450-i1733295.mac?pfm=bay

Most of my students are beginner/intermediate players using entry-mid level drum kits. It is very common for these type of kits to include a set of stock cymbals that sound harsh and bend/crack after a few months of use. With several brands and packages available, shopping for new cymbals can be quite overwhelming and is inevitably one of the most common questions I get from my students or their parents. I've compiled a list of what I consider to be the top 4 cymbal packages