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Many different Wii accessories are available when it comes to the Nintendo Wii drums.  Whether the Wii is being used to play Rock Band, Guitar Hero World Tour, or Band Hero there are many choices out there for those who wish to upgrade their basic Wii drum set.  Many of these accessories are geared towards serious drumming, while others are simply to make the experience of playing the drums more enjoyable.

One of the functional additions for the Wii drum kit are drum pad silencers.  These silencers live up to their name by dulling the sound the drumstick makes when hitting the drum head.  This is an important feature when living with a roommate or for those who play after their young children have gone to bed for the night.  These extra drum pads also protect the original drum pad on the Wii drum kit, making them a sensible investment.  Care must be taken when placing them to ensure that they line up correctly with the pressure transducer which registers that a note was hit.  These pads also make for a better playing surface and allow for easier rolling than the regular drum surface.

For those who wish to better approximate what playing on an actual drum set is like, cymbal expansion kits are an excellent choice.  These expansion kits come with one, two, or three extra cymbals which clamp onto the existing Wii kit.  These cymbals represent the crash, ride, and hi-hat cymbals. The height of the cymbals can be adjusted to suit the player.  Regardless of whichever color they are assigned in the game they will still make the sound of their respective cymbal.  For example, when hitting the crash cymbal it will always make a crash cymbal sound regardless of the song.  This will not count against you in game play as long as you hit a cymbal designated the color for the note that is to be played.  This is truly an accessory for the serious drummer who wishes to get the most out of his Wii drum kit.

There are also a variety of drum sticks to choose from, but these are mostly aesthetic in value.  Drum sticks with rubber tips can be used to muffle the sound of drumming much as the drum pad silencers do, however the pads are much more effective.  There are drum sticks available in a variety of colors and styles for those who want to individualize their Wii drumming experience.

There are a multitude of Wii accessories on the market.  Most of these are reasonably priced, allowing most players to expand their drum kit.  Adding these accessories is an easy way to get maximum enjoyment out of the Wii drums.