There are some even more rare cases like myself in which drummers play a left handed but right footed setup. In that case, the drum set is set up completely for a right handed person, but the ride cymbal is moved over to the left side of the kit instead of the right, over near the floor tom. To play drums in this way requires slightly different playing techniques than just a full right or left handed setup. If you're left handed, you might want to check out a left handed, right footed setup and playing style. It might work for you it worked for me.
I don't have to reverse a right handed kit completely, just the ride cymbal position. So actually, there is no right or wrong way to set up. Nor is there a right or left way. But if you're right handed, you don't have to worry about any of this. See what we left handed people have to deal with? Unfortunately, it's a right handed world. But not for long. Big time changes. There are many different types of cymbals to choose from. Your first drum kit might come with cymbals made by the same company as the drums. These are usually not the greatest quality This is common with starter kits. You can always buy better cymbals later, after you've put a little more time into your drumming. When shopping for good cymbals, keep in mind that there are basically three cymbal companies that are considered the best: Zildjian, Paiste, and Sabian.
Each of these cymbal companies has several lines of cymbals, from beginner to professional. Obviously, the professional line is the best and also the most expensive, but some of the lines between beginner and professional are surprisingly quite good. You might see mid line cymbals sold in packs (for example, hi hats, a crash, and a ride together in one box). These can be a good bargain, but make sure you're able to try them out in the store and that they sound reasonably better than the no name cymbals you already have. Another option for you to check out is used cymbals.
I personally think it's a better bargain to have used professional cymbals than brand new mid line cymbals. You can look for used cymbals in the newspaper, but if you do, you should be familiar enough with cymbal lines to determine from the model names whether they are of the quality you're looking for. It wouldn't really be worth your time or money to buy used mid line cymbals. Go for the good stuff or, you could go to a music store looking for used cymbals most stores will have some. This can also give you an opportunity to hear a bunch of cymbals, both new and used, so you can make comparisons in the sound. I always cruise the used cymbal section of any music store I go to.
Sometimes you can find some real gems hidden there. Remember, just because a cymbal isn't shiny and new doesn't mean it's not good. in fact, some drummers prefer a used cymbal that is broken in and mellow. Let your ear be your guide, and with some comparing, you'll learn what a good cymbal sounds like. When checking out used cymbals, obviously feel them all over to make sure they're not cracked anywhere.
I don't have to reverse a right handed kit completely, just the ride cymbal position. So actually, there is no right or wrong way to set up. Nor is there a right or left way. But if you're right handed, you don't have to worry about any of this. See what we left handed people have to deal with? Unfortunately, it's a right handed world. But not for long. Big time changes. There are many different types of cymbals to choose from. Your first drum kit might come with cymbals made by the same company as the drums. These are usually not the greatest quality This is common with starter kits. You can always buy better cymbals later, after you've put a little more time into your drumming. When shopping for good cymbals, keep in mind that there are basically three cymbal companies that are considered the best: Zildjian, Paiste, and Sabian.
Each of these cymbal companies has several lines of cymbals, from beginner to professional. Obviously, the professional line is the best and also the most expensive, but some of the lines between beginner and professional are surprisingly quite good. You might see mid line cymbals sold in packs (for example, hi hats, a crash, and a ride together in one box). These can be a good bargain, but make sure you're able to try them out in the store and that they sound reasonably better than the no name cymbals you already have. Another option for you to check out is used cymbals.
I personally think it's a better bargain to have used professional cymbals than brand new mid line cymbals. You can look for used cymbals in the newspaper, but if you do, you should be familiar enough with cymbal lines to determine from the model names whether they are of the quality you're looking for. It wouldn't really be worth your time or money to buy used mid line cymbals. Go for the good stuff or, you could go to a music store looking for used cymbals most stores will have some. This can also give you an opportunity to hear a bunch of cymbals, both new and used, so you can make comparisons in the sound. I always cruise the used cymbal section of any music store I go to.
Sometimes you can find some real gems hidden there. Remember, just because a cymbal isn't shiny and new doesn't mean it's not good. in fact, some drummers prefer a used cymbal that is broken in and mellow. Let your ear be your guide, and with some comparing, you'll learn what a good cymbal sounds like. When checking out used cymbals, obviously feel them all over to make sure they're not cracked anywhere.