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.

We should all know that changing out drum heads is the number one way to bring a drum kit back to life. However, the number one question that comes up is…What kind of head should I use?