not really they're for practice to develop your skills and try to make it in to a band
hope that helped
Some good drum bands are the Police and the Gorillaz
roland usually makes good electric kits
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While you can get an electric drum set for 10$ or less for very basic versions you probably want to get a drum set with more features and better sounding samples. Sets with midi or usb connection to connect to your computer or synthesizers start at 50$.
there is crank that calveryboy by ismfof
Look up Orpheus, they've released an album this year (2011) which is pretty good.
Indie bands: the xx, electric guest, the neighborhood, the kooks, bon iver, lana del ray, bag raiders, two door cinema club, and beck
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There are a huge selection of drum tab manufacturers online. Depending on personal preference, a good drum tab can vary. In order to find a good drum tab, there is a huge selection at the website Ultimate-Guitar.
I like to work on core strengthening and stretching when at home. I primarily use resistance bands and a medicine ball. Using the resistance bands, I do a lot of rowing type exercises, sit ups holding the medicine ball etc.
Yamaha, Pearl or Ludwig sell good drum sets but a good drum set can cost over $1000.
it's good to practice the 40 essential drum rudiments