Although electronic drum sets really don t produce the same sound quality as your traditional acoustic drums would produce, there are so many benefits that this can provide you. You have to remember that electric drum sets work electronically and no acoustic sound is actually produced. Instead, it works by producing a signal and amplifying it. In fact, you can even develop your playing skills to the point that you will be able to play your favorite songs with the drums by ear. If you want to learn how to play the drums, the best way to start is by learning about the history of the instrument. You also need to find out about the different types of drums that exist today. Heavy cymbals will sound very different from medium or light weight cymbals. Once you determined the weight of the cymbal you need, you can start playing the cymbals yourself. This is where you will start to identify the various sounds you create. So, you will eventually know what kind of cymbal will complement your type of music. Make sure that their feet can reach and comfortably kick the pedals for the hi-hat and the bass drum. The snare drum should be positioned at waist level in order for your kids to reach the rack and floor toms with the drum sticks easily. If you need to purchase each piece in the drum set, you should consider getting your child a 12 to 14 inch diameter bass drum if they are 3 to 7 years old. You may also be tempted to buy additional hardware and drum set accessories, such as double pedal for the bass drum. If you play music that doesn t really require you to play double bass, then buying the double bass pedal is only a waste of money. You also have to remember that different drums will have a specific type of music that it is best suited for. You d be surprised as to how many people are willing to give up a perfectly good drum set for a very low price. In most cases, these people are parents whose kids have gone to college or moved out who are looking to turn the basement in to a home entertainment room. In some cases, the sellers may be musicians who are looking to upgrade their drum set.