After seating the heads properly, it’s time to dial in these toms with some fine tuning. Tuning the toms can be a very frustrating experience. However, the method I have learned and continue to use is very simple.

Tuning your toms really comes down to a form of art. It’s something you have to do a lot to get good at. The problem is that most of us drummers don’t change our heads out enough to really give us good, solid practice. 

If you find yourself wanting to pull your hair out when you’re tuning your toms, my hope is that these simple tips will help you save some major time and headaches.

Commonly referred to as the “resonant” head, the name speaks for itself. The resonance, musicality, tone and presence are often influenced greatly by the quality and tuning of these heads.