I currently play bass and I have experience playing a six string electric and piano. I want to take up the drums, but don't want to buy a kit (used or new) outright yet. I'm thinking of getting a practice pad and some sticks (obviously, it's going to be pretty dumb using my hands), but I wanted to know what else I should do. Should I get some videos or some books on proper technique? Should I just start out by drumming along to songs on the pad?