Every Type of Tom Drum EXPLAINED in Detail

Ever wondered why two toms that look almost identical can sound like completely different instruments? In this video, we break down *every major type of tom drum* and explain how size, depth, shell material, mounting, and construction change the sound. From rack toms and floor toms to concert toms, rototoms, octobans, gong drums, and electronic toms, you’ll learn what each one does, how it sounds, and why different designs can completely change the feel of a drum kit. We cover: Rack toms Floor toms Tom depth and power toms Tom shell materials Tom mounting systems Concert toms Rototoms Octobans Gong drums Electronic toms You’ll also see how maple, birch, mahogany, and oak shells affect tone, why deeper toms sound bigger and punchier, how suspension mounts can increase resonance, and why removing a resonant head can turn a normal tom into a completely different instrument. Along the way, we look at famous drums, kits, and drummers connected to brands such as **DW, Yamaha, Sonor, Tama, Ludwig, Pearl, Roland, Remo, Rogers, and Slingerland**, including players like **Neil Peart, Danny Carey, Terry Bozzio, John Bonham, Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham, Nick Mason, Bill Bruford, Mike Portnoy, Stewart Copeland, and Simon Phillips**. Whether you’re choosing tom sizes for a new drum kit, comparing rack toms vs floor toms, learning about shell materials, or simply trying to understand why some drummers need enough toms to qualify as furniture, this guide will help. Which type of tom has your favorite sound? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to *Drums Explained* for more videos about toms, snare drums, cymbals, drumsticks, pedals, drum gear, techniques, and the sounds behind the world’s greatest drummers. #Drums #Toms #Drumming