How to Tune Toms Like a Pro 😎 | Drum Dog

Tuning your toms to perfection can transform your entire drum kit. In this in-depth tutorial, we show you exactly how to tune your toms for the best possible sound. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned drummer, tuning your drums to get the perfect pitch can feel tricky—but it’s essential for a fantastic playing experience.

In this 35-minute video, we take you step-by-step through tuning our 10", 12", 14", and 16" Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple toms. From tensioning the batter and resonant heads to achieving the perfect intervals between toms, we cover it all! Learn how to seat your drum heads properly, get consistent pitch across lugs, and use tuning patterns like the star method for even tension. Plus, we’ll show you how mounting your drums can drastically affect their tone!

Whether you're after a melodic, resonant tom sound or a punchy, focused tone, this video has everything you need to tune your drums perfectly.

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[DscheyEydsch]

Super nice video! And I couldn't agree more on that effect of holding your tom in your hand and have it mounted on a stand. It's a huge difference.

[tweakedsam]

I have been tuning drums for a long time, and I learned a few things. Great video!

[Dylanklinemusic]

best drum tuning video i’ve ever seen. thank you!

[gregwonhoff]

What a great show. It was so well explained with reasons why things are done that way. Thank you.❤️🙏🏻👍❤️🙏🏻👍❤️

[ashleycrashdissinger]

I'm writing this at the beginning of the video on purpose. Having an issue with a boingy 12" tom. I had a eureka moment a cpl wks ago. I really only hear the Boeing when I'm tuning I don't notice it when I'm playing plus it occurs to me that I don't really ever hear drums that aren't recorded. So I've decided to just keep tuning to what sounds good to me and play. Now n then I do play around with what I can make em sound like. Sort of an adventure in sound. Thank you guys. I like y'all as much as I like that kit. ❤️Yamaha. 😁

[lahattec]

Thanks! I suspect the reason that your 12" had less sustain when mounted is because it was next to another resonant drum that was interacting with the 12". The true test would be to mount the 12" with no other resonant drums nearby and then see how it compares to being hand held.

Also, the correct physics term is "damping". You aren't making it wet. :)

[tacoboutdrumming]

ill never not love a good tuning tutorial.

[Tdrums]

Excellent vid !!! I have a lot of issues with my bass drum ..I can never get it to feel right with a double pedal ...It either has BD Dribble or to hard to play fast on like you see all these drummers playing super fast on there Double pedal .To get the feel right and have a nice thud and low end and a nice feeling kick is sooo hard ...Ty stay well

[shawndrummer]

Please, do a video with various bass drum tunings. For example: Batter head low and front head raised from low to high.

[ivanbajovic]

Good video. Bottom head of 14" floor need to be a little bit tighter.

[jimmyj]

Thank you sir I enjoyed this video very much and I know your tips will help me out thank you again . I do have one question? Earlier in the video you mentioned that the Yamaha hybrid Maple kit you find very difficult to tune can you tell me why that is?

[joshuajuaire]

Wen you tune yor drums Donte hit the drum with the drum key that will dent the head use the tip of your finger or the tip of your drum stick

[NintenDub]

The people who line the logo up with their badge are psychos..knock it off.

Also, why would you say its easier to start with the batter head, vs having the resonant head on first, but offer no explanation? You can't just certain things are right or correct but offer zero reasoning