shhhh....

[Froinlavin]

I'll be getting my first ever drum set in a few days. Excited to say the least. The thing that I'm worried about is neighbors. I live in an apartment, and while the room the kit will be in is separated by another room, I know that playing them will result in unhappy neighbors. I plan on discussing with them when I can play so as not to disturb them too much--plus, they are gone most weekends when I will be doing most of my playing. Hopefully, something can be worked out.

Anyway, I'm looking at getting some rubber pads to put on the drum heads, as well as some rubber cymbal mutes. I've found three brands that sound like they will do what I need. Sabian Quite Tones, HQ SoundOffs, and Drum One SilentOnes. I'm just wondering if one is better than the other--pros and cons to each--or if they're all pretty much the same.

I'm not looking for the set to sound good when I play (Because I don't know how to play yet, they wouldn't sound good even without the pads). Just want to be able to pratice without too much noise (though I know that even with these added to the set, there will still be some noise--nothings completely silent.) Mesh heads don't interest me because they just don't. The constant rechanging of heads from one to the other is something I know I wouldn't do. Yes, I'm that lazy.

Of course, if there is an economical way to get the same effect as the rubber pads, I could do that too (Towels, blankets, dryer lint, etc.).

Knowing my luck, I won't be able to find anything that sufficiently dampens the noise and satiates the nieghbors. Then the set will sit there and laugh at me while I search for a better place to live.

[capnkid]

I think you have it all wrong.
Most people don't know this, but the physics are there.
You want the Drum set in the room closest to you neighbors. Then in that room build a riser out of cheap plywood about 1 foot off the ground, to eliminate vibration. Then put the riser as close to the neighbors wall as possible (it sounds crazy I know). Then assemble the drum kit so it faces the wall. Voila sound proof room.
I know, I know, your fuming thinking "why it is so simple."

[Froinlavin]

Is this the same physics that allow me to place my head up my a**?

[capnkid]

Originally Posted by Froinlavin

Is this the same physics that allow me to place my head up my a**?

similiar, similiar.

[Bdrum]

When you start out, make sure you learn control before you speed up.
When playing on the actual head It will be quite something to get used to.
Try to play as much in the center of the head as you can.
GOOD LUCK

[Levinin]

Carpet is a good cheap thing to use for damping if you have any lying around.

Have fun on those drums !!

[Anders]

hey dude!! as i see it you have 2 choices: you can sell your drums and have really good neighbours, or you could be an exellent drummer and have your neighbours trying to kill you with a voodoo doll or something...

anyway ive been playing drums for about 10 years and there are always someone who complain about the noise, no matter what you do. at the first practice with the band im in now, even the other guys in the band started to complain that i played to loud and that i hit the drums too hard.. i didnt know it was a bad thing to hit the drums hard.. well..they got used to it i guess.. anyway drums are really cool and i think you should go for it man!!! thrash hard and be brutal!!!!

[lemerlisP]

get some of the mesh style replacement heads. the feel the closest to normal drum heads.

[MichaelM]

I would try and talk to them first. I mean I don't have any problems with my neighbours, but I don't really play any later than 6pm or earlier than 10:30am, so most people should be at work then anyway. I've also got the housemate, so I don't really play at all when she's home