Drums

Drums are a musical instrument that can be played by Sims. It is first available along with the guitar and bass in The Sims 2: University. It is not available in The Sims 3 base game, but it is re-introduced in The Sims 3: Late Night expansion pack.

The Sims 2: University
Drums in The Sims 2 can be played by Sims aged teen or older, and playing them will boost creativity skill. As the creativity skill improves, the quality of a Sim's drumming improves as well, and highly skilled players may perform some tricks while playing, such as throwing around their drumsticks. The drums can be played alongside other musical instruments - the guitar, bass and piano - and performing on the drums can generate tips from other Sims; the higher the creativity skill level of the Sim playing, the higher possible tips will become (up to §100 per tip).

The Sims 3: Late Night
Drums were not included in The Sims 3 or in the first two expansion packs or stuff packs, but they were confirmed for inclusion in The Sims 3: Late Night, along with an associated Drums skill. The drums can be played alongside other musical instruments - the guitar, bass and piano in a band. Performing on the drums can generate tips from other Sims. Drums can only be played by teen and older Sims.