
Alexander D. answered 09/20/21
Community Minded Jazz Musician, Teaching Artist and Producer
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.