Tom Drums
Tom drums are a great way to expand your kit and add fresh dynamics to your drum sound. At Gear4Music, we stock a variety of your favourite drum brands including Yamaha, Mapex, and Pearl.
Tom drums are a great way to expand your kit and add fresh dynamics to your drum sound. At Gear4Music, we stock a variety of your favourite drum brands including Yamaha, Mapex, and Pearl.
Our range of toms features smaller 6" toms through to larger 20" toms, all of which boast a variety of shell materials and characteristics for different playing styles. Shop by depth, diameter, and shell colour to find the tom-tom best suited to your current setup and playing style.
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DW Design 6" x 12" Rata Tom, Matt Black
DW Design 6" x 12" Rata Tom, Acrylic Clear
DW Design 6" x 10" Rata Tom, Acrylic Clear
DW Design 6" x 10" Rata Tom, Matt Black
Pearl PCTK-T10P Compact Traveler Add-On 10" Tom & Bracket Set
DW Design 6" x 16" Rata Tom, Matt Black
DW Design 6" x 14" Rata Tom, Matt Black
DW Design 6" x 16" Rata Tom, Acrylic Clear
DW Design 6" x 14" Rata Tom, Acrylic Clear
Mapex Armory 8 x 7'' Tom w/Mount, Ultramarine
Mapex Armory 8 x 7'' Tom w/Mount, Redwood Burst
Premier Genista Classic 10" x 7" Rack Tom, Ermine
DW Design Series 8 x 7" Tom, Matte Lacquer, Black Satin
DW Drums Design Series 8 x 7'' Tom, Grey Steel
DW Design Series 8 x 7" Tom, Seamless Acrylic, Clear
Premier Genista Maple 8" x 7" Rack Tom, Silver Sparkle
DW Design Series 8 x 7" Tom, Gloss Lacquer, Cherry Stain
DW Design Series 8 x 7" Tom, Gloss Lacquer, Tobacco Burst
DW Design Series, 8 x 7" Tom, Gloss Lacquer, White
SJC Drums Tour Series 20'' UFO, Natural
SJC Drums Tour Series 20'' UFO, Matte Black
SJC Drums Tour Series 10 x 7'' Tom, Antique White
SJC Drums Tour Series 10 x 7'' Tom, Natural
SJC Drums Tour Series 10 x 7'' Tom, Matte Black
Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch 8" x 6" Tom, Lacquer Phantasm Oyster
DW Design Series Concert Tom Set, 6'' + 8'', Black Satin Lacquer
DW Design Series Concert Tom Set, 8'' + 10'', Black Satin Lacquer
Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple 8 x 7'' Tom, Vintage Natural
DW Performance Series™, 8" x 7" Tom, Finish Ply, Black Diamond
DW Performance Series™ 8" x 7" Tom, White Marine
DW Performance Series 10'' x 8'' Rack Tom, White Marine
DW Drums Performance Series 10" x 8" Tom, Black Diamond
DW Drums Performance Series 12" x 9" Tom, Black Diamond
DW Drums Performance Series 12" x 8" Tom, Black Diamond
DW Performance Series™ 12" x 8" Tom, White Marine
DW Performance Series™ 12" x 9" Tom, White Marine
DW Drums Performance Series 13" x 9" Tom, Black Diamond
DW Performance Series™ 13" x 9" Tom, White Marine
About Tom Drums
Tom drums are an essential part of any drum kit. They can differ in size, ranging from 6" in diameter all the way up to 20". Typically used for drum fills in between a main drum beat, the toms deliver a different tonal sound compared to the higher-pitched tonality of the snare drum and the lower tones of the kick drum.
Tom drums are typically constructed from high-quality woods such as maple, poplar, and mahogany, with each material delivering unique tonal characteristics. Some toms are made from one type of wood, whereas some toms have hybrid shells. These shells are made up of a combination of different types of wood ply to create a hybrid of tonal qualities.
There are two main types of tom drums, the first being a standard tom drum with a resonant and batter head. The second type of tom drum is a concert tom; which typically only features a batter head.
Having a big tom setup is incredibly popular and can make your kit look the part. Players renowned for having big tom setups include the likes of Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, and Terry Bozzio.
FAQs
What is a tom drum in drumming?
A tom drum is a drum that is usually sized between 6" and 20". It tends to be situated just above the kick drum and is used for small interludes between drum beats known as "drum fills".
Why are they called tom drums?
The name "tom drum" is thought to have been taken from the Sinhala language of Sri Lanka and Chinese culture, which features a gong-like instrument called a tam-tam. Toms are thought to be visually based on the Thammattama drum, which is used in Buddhist rituals.
What are the 3 toms?
The three toms are a high tom, mid tom, and floor tom. All of these drums feature on a standard drum kit, although there is no set amount of toms that should feature on a kit. Each of these drums projects different tones and sizes to match their respective names.