As a drummer, the most important thing is to have some good drums. Now, as a beginner, you might not know how to choose a drum set. Well, there are some key points you will want to look at.
First, when choosing a drum set you must think of how many drums you want. A beginner will probably want to start out with a five piece set as that is pretty much the standard. But a more experienced drummer will look for something based on the sound they are trying to achieve.
Material is pretty important as well. You want to choose a wood that the drum is made out of that you like. The differences are in the sound. Without a developed ear, this choice is really not too big a deal because most drum sets will sound the same. However, one good choice here is a maple kit.
Size is also important. Choosing the right diameter and depth is key for getting the sound you will want. Many manufacturers will offer varying sizes and the key is finding the one that produces the sound you are looking for from your kit.
One of the last things you want to look at is price. Obviously there are huge differences in price range and this can be a sticking point for some. As a beginning drummer you may want to look for something in the 500-1000 dollar range, which understandably is pretty expensive. While there are cheaper sets which can provide decent quality sound, they may not last very long.
When you choose a drum set you have to look at all of these things and combine them with your personal opinion of the kit.