Finger Drums: The Perfect Gift for Wannabe Musicians

At some point in life, most people dream about becoming a musician. The drums, in particular, seem to hold a special appeal. They're loud. They're rocking. And heaven knows they're cool (if you're reading this, Tommy Lee, I worship at your tattooed altar). But limited budgets, limited space, and neighborhood noise laws often nip this musical fantasy right in the proverbial bud. Until now, that is. Yes, my fellow bandmates, the dream is back--and this time around everyone can have it just for the asking. Say hello to the genius invention known as Finger Drums!

Let's start by talking about what Finger Drums look like, shall we? You get five fully-functional pieces in the kit: a cymbal, a bass, a snare, and a duo of tom-toms. The miniature drums are all purple with silver trim, and the bass has a tiny pedal that really works along with a speaker right in the center. The entire kit sits on a shiny black platform worthy of even Travis Barker, and underneath the platform is the handy battery compartment. Only three AAA's are required to rock on, and they are already included so you can give concerts right away.

Wait, did I say give concerts? You betcha. Simply touch one of the drums or the cymbal with your fingertip, and the corresponding realistic sound comes right out of the speaker. And for those who love stage show special effects as much as I do, the drums actually light up on contact. Which means you can turn off all the lamps in the room and go 100% psychedelic. The result is equally groovy whether you're reenacting Phil Collins' solo from "In The Air Tonight" or face-painting along with a KISS album. Plus you can double-bill with yourself!

Best of all, though, the Finger Drums actually have buttons that let you record and play back every single one of your beat masterpieces. Translation: you never have to worry about coming up with the greatest riff ever performed in musical history...only to lose it right afterwards. The demo can be saved for posterity and then rewound for the benefit of everyone from your spouse to your boss to your mailman. Groovy!