Rack Toms

Discover tom drums at Gear4music, with options to expand your existing drum kit or build a setup around your preferred sound. From compact rack toms with a tight, focused attack to larger floor toms delivering deep, resonant lows, there are sizes and configurations to suit a range of playing styles.

Explore tom drums from leading drum brands alongside options for beginners, gigging drummers, and studio musicians. Whether you’re replacing an existing tom, adding new tonal possibilities to your acoustic drum kit, or creating a custom configuration, Gear4music makes it easy to find the right tom drum for your setup.

About Tom Drums

Tom drums are an important part of a drum kit, adding tonal variety around the snare, bass drum, and cymbals. Often used for fills, accents, and rhythmic patterns, toms give you plenty of room to move around the kit and add shape to your playing. Their deeper, rounded sound makes them useful across rock, pop, jazz, metal, and many other styles.

There are several types of tom drum to choose from. Rack toms are typically mounted above the bass drum or attached to a separate stand, keeping them within easy reach. Floor toms have a larger shell and usually sit on three legs, producing the deeper tones commonly heard at the lower end of a drum fill. You can also find individual toms in a range of shell sizes, making it easier to expand an existing setup or replace a specific drum.

Shell material, diameter, depth, drumheads, and tuning all influence the sound of a tom. Larger drums generally produce lower notes, while smaller toms give you a higher pitch and quicker response. Different woods and shell constructions can also affect resonance, projection, and overall character.

Adding or changing tom drums is a simple way to give your acoustic kit a wider tonal range. Browse different sizes and configurations to find toms that complement your current setup and give you the sounds you need for rehearsals, recording, and live performance.

FAQs

What type of drum is a tom?

A tom is a cylindrical drum without snare wires, commonly used as part of a drum kit. Toms come in different sizes and pitches, including rack toms and floor toms. Drummers use them for fills, rhythms and tonal transitions.

What do tom drums sound like?

Tom drums sound deep, resonant and rounded, with a clear pitch that varies according to their size and tuning. Smaller toms produce higher tones, while larger toms create deeper sounds. Their sustained tone makes drum fills more melodic.

What is the main difference between a snare drum and a tom drum?

The main difference between a snare drum and a tom drum is that a snare has metal wires beneath its drumhead, while a tom does not. Snare wires create a sharp, crisp sound. Toms produce a deeper, more resonant and sustained tone.