If you have PlayStation 3, you can purchase this video game along with the drum set that is used for this video game. The virtual drums resemble the real thing very closely. And, it will really teach you how to play the drums. Through this game, you will be able to practice your dexterity and coordination. When buying a throne, choose the one that is considered to be of good quality. For an entire set, go for one that is marketed as a beginner set. Although they won t last as long as professional sets, they are great to develop a person s drumming skills with. Also, the beginner set will not sound like real drums and your young rocker will often mistake the sound for their own playing deficiency. 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. When you do decide to practice on a day to day basis, you will start to see that playing the drums will be as easy as walking. 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 have to remember that different drums will have a specific type of music that it is best suited for. There are drums for heavy metal music and there are also drums for jazz music. Depending on the type of music you play, make sure that you choose the proper drums in order to get the maximum effect from it. To find out if the drum set is perfect for your kids, try visiting a music store and see if they offer kids set. If they do, get your kids to sit on the drum seat and in position for playing the drums. Make sure that their feet can reach and comfortably kick the pedals for the hi-hat and the bass drum.