Soundproofing
Finally, you could look at soundproofing, or playing with a drum shield. But to be honest to effectively soundproof your room is not going to be cheap. To reign in the sound a little, you could start by blocking off your windows and doors – a mattress is an easy win. But ultimately this will only get you so far.
There’s a popular myth that lining the inside of your room with egg cartons with sound proof it. Unfortunately, this won’t provide any sound proofing. And you’ll be sick of eggs long before you get yourself enough to cover even the smallest room.
Professional studios invest a lot of money in fancy triple glazing and foot thick walls to sound proof their live rooms. So it just isn’t practical for your bedroom or garage.
Conclusion
It’s not easy to make drums quieter but there are a few steps that you can follow to make practice a little bit easier. It’s important to still practice on a full, loud kit when possible, but hopefully our solutions to making your practice regime quieter, will help you on your quest to becoming a better drummer without annoying the neighbours!
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