How do I start playing drums?

Question

I want to begin learing how to play drums. I like rock and blues and jazz but I'm not sure how to start out. Do I need drumsticks? How do I hold them? what could be so hard about this? I probably dont need to know how to read music. Right?

Answer 1

A great place to start learing how to play drums and percussion is with a decent pair of stcks and a practice pad. Proper playing technique is incredibly important for learing how to play drums and good fundamentals will result in easier playing and a more natural sound across the instrument.

Fundamentals are key because the experience of putting energy into the drum and feeling the energy it gives back in unlike any other instrument. It's important to know to do this effectively as it will greatly impact your experience as a player.