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Drums are a fun and versatile instrument, easy to pick up and satisfying to play, but also extremely loud and bulky. They take up more space than a desk or dresser, and while floor space isn’t an issue, you still have to worry about waking your neighbors or muffling your roommates. But that’s only the music business – you can’t be a drummer without sacrifice, right?
With the , this is no longer the case. At $ 170, this nifty kit comes with two drumsticks and foot sensors that will help you learn the basics of this instrument while creating minimal noise.
Here’s how it works: Simply connect the chopsticks to your phone, tablet, or TV via Bluetooth, then practice playing on any surface. The app will create appropriate sounds that mimic a real ensemble. Want to take things to the next level? PocketDrum has built-in games to help you master specific skills, and you can even use the foot sensor to learn bass drum techniques. Immersive modes promise you can “learn the drums in hours”.
Of course, PocketDrum doesn’t replace real batteries, and no one should think it is. You will never be able to learn all the nuances of a proper kit without hands-on practice. But you can absolutely learn muscle memory combined with techniques like paradiddles, bouncing rolls, and ghost notes. In fact, it’s a great way to get started with drumming as a beginner: you can learn a lot of the basics without investing in the real deal – and once you get the hang of it. to do buy a physical battery, you will be able to jump right into the fun.
If you want to get into hits like “In the Air Tonight” or “Smells Like Teen Spirit” without alerting the whole neighborhood, you can , or 14 percent off.
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