My grandson is turning 10. He has a interest in being a drummer. Is buying these firestix a good compromise to buying a drum set?
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IMO no. Get a cheap used set of drums once you find out he is sincere about playing.
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If you are looking for a show with these they are OK. They are not designed for playing more than one song, and don't respond well with drum head's. Not for everyday use. They are plastic stick.
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They're an excellent till if you already have a drum set. I guess you could still use them on a practice pad though which you can pick up for like $15 or $20.
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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.
1930888
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 together I hope this helps
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Yes. OK for a youngster. I'm a 60+ yo drummer and I took it to some little jams as a novelty. Get the bass pedal add-on, makes an Improvement.
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It's not really a starter kit but I'm using it as a starter. I think this might be a little too much to handle for a 10 year old though. It has a lot of different presets and takes a little bit of time to get used to it. If you do plan on buying acoustic drums or better drums in the near future.. I'd recommend going for something cheaper to learn. I hope this answers your question.
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it's a great starter set for the money, if she wants to be a drummer she will certainly outgrow them at some point, but if she wants a real kit you'll have to spend a bit more
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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.
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Yes, this would be the perfect size for your daughter. We bought one for our son when he was 4, he is now 6 and we have made one adjustment for him. He has friends come over and play with it and we have not had any problems with the set. Other than the noise!! We were debating over which drum set to buy for him, toys r us or other department stores, after reading the reviews on this particular set we decided to buy the gammon. By far it is the best decision we ever made. I was shocked at the quality and the fact that we have 1/ 1/2 and 2 years beat on that drum and you would never know. It is a great set and you and your daughter will love it!!!Hope this helps Yes, this would be the perfect size for your daughter. We bought one for our son when he was 4, he is now 6 and we have made one adjustment for him. He has friends come over and play with it and we have not had any problems with the set. Other than the noise!! We were debating over which drum set to buy for him, toys r us or other department stores, after reading the reviews on this particular set we decided to buy the gammon. By far it is the best decision we ever made. I was shocked at the quality and the fact that we have 1/ 1/2 and 2 years beat on that drum and you would... » Read More Yes, this would be the perfect size for your daughter. We bought one for our son when he was 4, he is now 6 and we have made one adjustment for him. He has friends come over and play with it and we have not had any problems with the set. Other than the noise!! We were debating over which drum set to buy for him, toys r us or other department stores, after reading the reviews on this particular set we decided to buy the gammon. By far it is the best decision we ever made. I was shocked at the quality and the fact that we have 1/ 1/2 and 2 years beat on that drum and you would never know. It is a great set and you and your daughter will love it!!!Hope this helps « Show Less
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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.
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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,
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I'd say she needs an adult drum set. This will be too small for her unless she is the size of a 9 yr. Old or smaller. Sorry to disappoint. Maybe check Craigs List.
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Yes purchased for Christmas for a thirteen year old boy. He loves it. It takes a beating as it should they are drums. Good sound. Well worth the money until you want to move up to real drums.
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Not sure, My son is 12 and thinks as long as you use a Thompson drum, you could. Sorry that I could not be more helpful
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I got this for my son when he was 4. He is almost 6 now. He plays these every day since day one and loves them. Its a perfect starter set. The quality is better then what I expected. You do have a lot to put together - I have never played drums and was able to do it no problem.
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The answer is Yes, And you get 2, And very good one I may add. I like Vic Firth sticks And the 5B are a lot sturdier than the As and a bit heavier. They will be great for a kid just starting out. Good luck to him and happy drumming!
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I bought it for my 4 year old and it was perfect. I can see 3 year old at the minimum. At 1, my son started off making his own drums set out of whatever was around (pots, water jugs, etc...) and used chopsticks for drums sticks. I say go that route first ;)
2012107
My 3 year old granddaughter took to it like a duck to water. She never saw drums before, but just seemed to know what to do. I also bought a set for my 4 year old granddaughter. She has had a harder time using both hands at the same time, but she enjoys playing them every day. They are just so cute on those drums, I can hardly stand it. Best of all, both drum sets are at their homes. But I am thinking of getting another set for them to play when they come to my house.