Even if you have a drum kit, you’ll learn the essential foundations of drumming on a practice pad or a single drum. You would be hard-pressed to find a single professional drummer without a practice pad. This is a small, circular pad designed to help you quietly develop good technique, as it imitates the bounce and response of a typical drumhead. Drum pads are portable and perfect for practicing on the go, late at night, or surrounded by noise-sensitive neighbors. From paradiddles to flams to rolls, the techniques you practice on a drum pad will translate cleanly to a drum kit. They are also important for building muscle and stamina for longer songs and playing sessions. Many skilled drummers spend a significant portion of their time on practice pads, only moving to the drum kit when the time permits.