Drum kits
Annoyance is most likely to be caused if drums are excessively loud, are played too often or for prolonged periods of time.
To reduce annoyance from playing drums, do not play drums;
- for more than 45 minutes in any one day.
- in any room adjoining a neighbouring property.
- in any room with windows or doors open.
- after 6pm or before 8am Monday to Friday (or after 4pm or before 10am on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays).
- outside timescales previously agreed with your neighbours.
- within 100m of noise sensitive premises.
- use sound proofed practice rooms wherever possible.
- where possible use practice pads when drumming and don’t use amplifiers when playing other types of instrument.
If you are considering buying a new or replacement drum kit, consider an electronic set. The advantages of electronic drum kits are:
- electronic drums are virtually silent when played
- electronic drum sets are compact, lightweight and portable
- with electronic drums you can add digital effects that simulate the greatest concert hall settings
- electronic drum kits offer hundreds of percussion sounds as well as drum sounds
- you can play as loud as you want with headphones
- some sets have dozens of songs built in to play along with
- many electronic drum modules can record your performances