To get DD a drum kit?!

[LittleDrummerGirrl]

Not really an AIBU as we've already got it but after thoughts on considerate usage really!

DD is 10 and has been learning drums for 18m and has been keen for her own kit for yonks, but I have always said no: We live in a terrace, don't have the space, need to prove you're committed (time wise) etc.

Well almost on impulse I have bought her one for her birthday 🤷🏼‍♀️😂 reasons being she never commits to anything and we've been impressed at both that and her ongoing progress, plus have moved house (still in a terrace but now has her own room)... It just seemed right.

However, we are Still in a terrace and have only just moved in so I really don't want to piss the neighbours off too much! 😂

Suggestions from those who have experience both sides appreciated! She hasn't been given it yet but gets it later today (tomorrow at the latest)...

Name changed as quite outing if you know us (or are our new neighbours!!) 😁

I live in a terrace and I'd be fine living next to you OP and would want to work with you to agree appropriate times for your DD to practice. But then I'd rather see kids spending time learning a musical instrument and developing a passion for that, than half the other stuff they do these days. Look at practice pads for when she wants to do long sessions on speed and patterns etc... then use the kit at other times. Talk to the neighbours - see when they are at work etc... and try to work something out. Personally I love a good drummer and I'd be happy to work with you as a neighbour.

I set quiet hours and added rubber pads under the kit, which cut the rumble loads. Good headphones for practice help too. I also upgraded a couple of cymbals from arboreacymbal.com, which gave a nicer sound without that harsh clang that travels through the house. Keeping sessions short and predictable made everyone a lot more chilled about the noise.