Author Qualifications
The most important qualification to write about being in a band, in fact, is someone who is in a band. I happen to be the drummer in a rock band and have been for about 5 years now. I know how to play drums, bass, and guitar.
Left - My Guitars Right - My Basses
The Situation
You find yourself having thoughts of being in a band. You feel drawn to playing an instrument. One in particular seems to be calling your name - the drums... You begin to wonder what kind of music you should play, but you know the answer - rock.
The band forms, but what next?
EquipmentSeeing as you're a drummer, you can't go without a pair of sticks. Be prepared with a couple back up pairs, you'll need them. It can be helpful to have a stick bag to store them all in for easy carrying. The next most important piece of equipment you'll need is a combination - a drum kit. You don't need anything to special to have a good time, just equipment that stays together and you can afford
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My drum set
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Perfomance
You're most likely going to want to perform in public with your band. You're gonna want to start small, playing at things like parties.