Need a Fitting Gift for a Drummer Boyfriend? Impress Him with 10 Incredibly Useful Gifts That Only a Drummer Will Truly Appreciate (2018)

Is your boyfriend someone who decided to start learning the drums recently or has been playing them for years? Depending on the answer you should get him a gift that helps him be a better drummer. For example if he plays live shows, you can get him something that'll make his perfomances easier, but if he's just learning how to play them, get him a gift that'll make his learning process easier.

It is always important to keep a budget in mind while choosing a gift. Drums as an instrument and all the accessories associated with it can be quite expensive. Keep in mind how serious your boyfriend is about drumming as well. It makes no sense to spend all your money buying him expensive things if he's not even all that serious about playing the drums.

Is your boyfriend a Jazz drummer or is he more of a rock drummer? There are differences in the way both are played with importance being given to different parts of the drum kit in each. Moreover there is also an aesthetic difference to consider as well. Glowing Drumsticks would makes a great gift for a rock concert performer but would be quite out of place most of the time in a jazz band.

The Pearl PTT13 Drum Key Multi-tool would make a great gift for any drummer. The multitool includes 6 hex keys and 5 screwdrivers that are great help in tuning and setting up your kit. It also includes a bottle opener that can help at an after-party. Incredibly useful if something comes loose during a show or a performance, Pearl's PTT13 Drum Key Multitool is a must-have gadget for any serious performing musician and will be a gift your boyfriend thanks you for endlessly. Forged from heat treated S2 alloys, the Pearl PTT23 Drum Key Multi-tool is priced at Rs 5000 and can be ordered from Amazon.in.

If your boyfriend plays live shows or tours a significant amount for concerts, the Zildjian Drummer's Survival Kit would make a great gift for him. The kit includes a drumhead repair patch, spare snare wire strings, washers, cymbal felts and sleeves(which are particularly important to stop damage that happens from metal on metal contact between cymbals and stands). All of these things are important to make sure that a show is not interrupted if something happens to the drums.

Many parts of a drum kit are prone to breakage from wear and tear and as a result most venues do have "house kits" that drummers can use for repairing their instruments but these kits are often inadequate or incomplete. Therefore it's always a good idea to have your own kit in case something goes wrong. A great gift for the serious drummer, this kit could be the difference between a great or a terrible show. Priced at Rs 2417, the Zildjian Drummer's Survival Kit can be ordered from Amazon.in and will be something he will eternally grateful for especially when it helps him save a show.

The Meinl Cymbal Drum Honey Gel Dampening pads are small circular gel dampers that can be stuck to your drums to get rid of unwanted ringing or overtones. The sound and tone of the drums becomes more warmer and deeper with little to no effort. You can add one or a few together to experiment with different sounds. Many drummers used tape for the same effect but unlike tape, Drum Honey will not leave a sticky residue behind. They can easily be removed and are washable as well. Air dry them after washing and the stickiness of the dampener will return.

However, be aware that there are many drummers who don't like dampening the sound of their drums, so make sure your boyfriend is not one of them before you decide to get him these as a gift. Even if he's against dampening he might be surprised with the sounds that are possible with Drum Honey. The packaging of the Meinl Cymbal Drum Honey Gel Dampeners includes six dampeners along with a box to carry them in making them a great gift for any serious drummer regardless of style or genre. Priced at Rs 1537, the Meinl Cymbal Drum Honey Gel Dampening Pads can be ordered through Amazon.in.

The Pearl NP01 Hoop Protector for Metal BD Hoops protects the hoop of the Bass Drum from damage caused by the pedal. Most drummers don't even realize how much damage can be caused to the pedal, making it slide around. A Hoop protector guards against damage to bass drum while also providing a surface for the pedal to grip onto. A great budget gift for any drummer. The Pearl NP01 Hoop Protector would be an incredibly thoughtful gift. Just make sure that the hoop on your boyfriends bass drum is in fact made from metal as they can also be made of wood.

Wooden hoops will require different types of protectors from the ones used for metal hoops. A great gift by itself or as part of a larger gift, the Pearl NP01 Hoop Protector for Metal BD Hoops can be ordered from amazon.in for the price of Rs.1043.

Aerodrums is the world's first air drumming kit. The kit includes two reflectors that need to be attached to the drummers shoes and two reflector topped drumsticks. All the person who is using it has to do is sit in front if a camera and start playing, the movement of the reflectors gives out a very realistic sounding drum, the sound of which can be changed as well. Great for practicing when there are issues about noise, the Aerodrums would make a great gift for any aspiring drummer who can't always use his drum kit. Priced at Rs 14990, Aerodrums can be bought online form Amazon.in.

The ME Audio M6 Pro In-ear Monitoring Headphones will be a great addition to any professional drummers gear. Perfect for focusing on the music without distractions, the MEE Audio M6 pro come with Comply memory foam ear-tips for better comfort as well as noise isolation. The in-ear monitors allow the musician to listen to what is happening on stage from the different instruments in a band while controlling the volume and mixture of sounds to a level of their liking while minimising distractions.

Incredibly comfortable to wear and sweat-proof with incredible sound quality for its price, the MEE Audio M6 Pro will help a drummer play his absolute best both on stage and in a studio by helping him keep track of all the different things happening during a performance. A great gift for a professional drummer, buy this gift for your boyfriend if you want him to realise his full potential onstage. Priced at Rs.6,990, the MEE Audio M6 Pro In-ear Monitoring Headphones can be ordered from amazon.in.

A metronome is a practice tool that allows musicians to play rhythms accurately. Normally a metronome has an audible click that the musician uses to figure out the rhythm, but the SoundBrenner Pulse is a wearable metronome that uses vibrations instead of a distracting sound. Simply wear it and tap it to set the tempo. You can also use the wheel to increase or decrease the required BPM(Beats per Minute). A great way to keep your rhythm, is through the rhythmic vibrations on your skin which help you get a better idea of the rhythm while helping you stay focused on the music.

Advanced users can also use the SoundBrenner Pulse as a MIDI controller. A great gift that'll help your boyfriend improve his drumming skills. The SoundBrenner Pulse is priced at Rs 18999 and can be ordered from Amazon.in.

A cajon is a wooden box instrument that is used by percussionist. The percussionist sits on top of it and claps on the wooden surfaces to create a beat. A great addition to any acoustic gig, Cajons have had a meteoric rise in use recently. The Clapbox Cajon CB11 is a great Cajon for beginners and professionals alike. Made from Oak wood and three sets of internal snare wires, it delivers an amazing sound and bass and can function as a portable drum kit when a complete one cannot be used. Priced at Rs 12600, the Clapbox CB11 would make a great gift for any drummer and will allow him and his band to add a rich sound to their acoustic or unplugged gigs. The Clapbox CB11 Cajon can be ordered from Amazon.in.

If your boyfriend has neighbours who don't appreciate the noise from his drum kit or if he is often away from home, the Drumeo P4 Practice Pad would make a great gift for him. Most practice pads have a singular surface to play on, but the Drumeo P4 has four distinct surfaces, each a different colour(blue, black, white and red) and meant to emulate a different part of the drum kit.

The blue portion is made from a gum rubber material and is supposed to emulate a snare drum, while the black neoprene surface is meant to emulate a hi-tom. Similarly the white portion is supposed to emulate a floor tom or a less responsive drum and is also the quietest surface to play on, particularly useful at night. The final red portion is meant to be used either as a ride cymbal or a kevlar surface snare drum, like the ones used in a drumline.

Designed by Pat Perillo world famous jazz drummer, the Drumeo P4 is a great tool to better your drumming skills when you don't have access to a proper kit or are unable to use it. A great gift for any drummer, the Drumeo P4 Practice Pad is priced at Rs 16414 and can be ordered from Amazon.in.

The bass drum is one of the most important parts of a drum set. Placing a pillow inside the bass drum helps the drummer get a much better sound, even when it has been tuned perfectly. The problem is that a normal pillow tends to slide around inside the drum everytime the drummer hits it. KickPro is a company that sells weighted pillows that give your bass drum that great sound without causing it to slide around every time you use it.

The KickPro Kick Drum Pillow is has a weighted core and a rubberized bottom that stops it from moving around when placed inside a drum. It has a fleece cover and can be placed with as much or as little contact as needed with the drumhead and will not move from its position while you use it and does not require any sort of adhesive. Priced at Rs 19279, the KickPro Kick Drum Pillow would be an incredibly thoughtful gift to give any drummer. The KickPro Drum Pillow can be ordered online through Amazon.in

Eargasm High Fidelity Earplugs are a must buy for any professional drummer. While enjoying loud music is a prerequisite for any drummer, the noise levels can often cause damage to the eardrums. It is incredibly important for drummers to wear the right protection to make sure that they don't get lasting ear damage. The ears are one of the most important organs for a musician and must be kept safe always. Eargasm High Fidelity Earplugs only allow the required amount of sound at the required frequencies to go through, just enough so that the drummer can make sure that he isn't making any mistakes. Priced at Rs 14,999, the Eargasm High Fidelity Earplugs can be ordered online from Amazon.in.

Being relegated to the background is the curse of every drummer. Even though you are fundamental to all the music being created, during a live performance there is always the tendency for the drummer to be sidelined, especially when there are fewer opportunities to shine for a drummer. The ROCKSTIX 2 Light Up Drumsticks allow a drummer to stand out, even in the background. Containing RGB LEDs the Drumsticks come in two types, either as a single colour or ones which change colour each time you hit the drum.

This particular pack contains a set of both. The colour changing drumsticks have 13 different colours, drawing the attention of the crowd and allow the drummer's talents and skills to be visible even when they're in the background.Perfect for the boyfriend who wants to stand out on stage, gift these to him and watch as his shows are ignited by his presence. Priced at Rs 12597, the ROCKSTIX 2 HD Light Up Drumsticks can be ordered from Amazon.in.

By now you will hopefully have a better idea on what to get your drummer boyfriend. Remember to keep in mind how serious he is about drumming, as most of the accessories associated with the instrument can be quite expensive. Make sure to find something in your budget. The gift you get him doesn't have to be expensive, what is important is that he realises that you are there to support him in all his endeavours no matter what.