You also have to keep in mind that learning how to play the drums is not just about dexterity and the coordination of your hand and feet movements but it is also about using your listening skills. You also have to remember that learning how to play the drums takes time and patience. You need to go through the process. It is important to make sure that you play it before you purchase it. A lot of cheap drum sets may look really good but after trying them out, it won t really sound as good as it looks. You will also want to inspect the drum set with a friend who has experience with drums. By doing so, you will be able to use their expertise in order to make sure that the drum set you plan on buying is in good condition and that all the hardware pieces are still there. And, unlike traditional acoustic drum sets, you will be able to control the volume coming out of the speakers when you hit the drum pads. In fact, you can hook it up with headsets, which will make your drum playing silent to the point where you are the only one who will be able to hear what you are playing on the drums. Although the drum sticks doesn t really play a supernumerary role, it is considered to be one of the most vital part of any drum kits. Besides, without the drum sticks, how will you be able to produce a sound from your drum kit? Usually, the drum sticks are made out of wood. Always remember that not every drum stick has the same feel. But, the sound will be significantly reduced to the point where in the person inside the room opposite to the room where you are playing your drums in will barely hear you playing. This means that you will be able to practice playing the drums any time of the day without annoying your neighbor and avoid getting a citation for disturbing the peace. The third lug you should adjust should be the one next to the first lug you tightened the next should be the opposite lug and so on up until you have tightened the entire lugs. You can tune the tom-toms next if you want. You need to remember that the toms have the most noticeable rendering of pitch, which means that it is very important for you to really do a good job in tuning these types of drums.