I’ve never played a drum or drum kit of any kind (but always fancied it), but a video I came across on YouTube got me thinking. My thought is, buy a reasonably priced and popular electronic drum kit (much quieter as you can use headphones) and learn to play. I’m hoping this may help with whole body coordination as hands, arms, feet, legs and brain are used, maybe even the slight tremor I get occasionally.
I was looking in to boxing training for the same reason but struggling to find anyone or place that offers this.
A wonderful idea go for it. At the age of 90 I have only recently quit playing the drums after 76 years many as a pro. I read that playing the drums is the equal to a bike ride for exercise !
Hi, Dusty68!
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 3 years ago, also an undiagnosed muscle disease which I am waiting for results (and waiting!!!), and am finding it very difficult to live with the pain and discomfort, and not being able to let off steam as I used to be so active. Like you, I loved playing drums. My big love was football, I admit. I used to kick a small soft ball around the room as I could no longer play the real game. But, that soon got too much. I love your idea of the electronic drum kit. I want to do something to keep me in shape, tone up my belly muscles, without making my jerking and pain symptoms, other symptoms, worse. I’ve been reading about playing drums on a large exercise ball too, which I like the sound of. But, I’m going to look into an electronic drum kit. Have you bought one yet? Cheers for now. Freespirit
Thanks for your response’s guys. Well I’ve got permission from ‘her indoors’ to go ahead and order this . So after Xmas, I’ll be clearing out the spare bedroom then buying this kit. This video is worth a watch. I’ll keep you posted. Cheers, D.
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I am learning to live with Parkinson’s which as you know seems to throw up new challengers every now and then, I have an electronic drum kit which i enjoy playing, I find it helps me forget about Parkinson’s for awhile and I’m sure it helps with coordination and exercise .
Cheers Tony
. So after Xmas, I’ll be clearing out the spare bedroom then buying this kit. This video is worth a watch. I’ll keep you posted. Cheers, D.