I had no idea what to expect from the drum pad! I saw great reviews and started reading a little bit about what a drum pad is. It sounded like something great for a beginner to try and learn on and did not have the expense of a drum set. Plus, I have a 4 year old grandson that likes music and has his bouts of mini tantrums, I think this will be a great stress release when he gets frustrated or maybe when I get frustrated! Lol The pad is really neat because it has different sounds when you hit different areas. It is not electronic, yet because of the way it is made, it makes different sounds! The drum pad is very durable and heavier than I expected. It is another awesome product from MUGIG!