TUNE YOUR TOMS QUICK & EASY!! - TOM TUNING WORKSHOP
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- Опубліковано 7 сер 2018
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2:09 Floor tom tuning
7:05 Rack tom tuning
8:58 Why the method works
9:35 Post tuning pro tips
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Couldn't resist: this is the 80/20 Drum Tuning method right here 🤣🤣☝️☝️
😄🤘🏽Yo ass is gettin’ pinned raat now. 📌
Rob Brown so I just did a video trying a few different tom tuning methods and spoiler alert this was the easiest and in my opinion the best sounding result too
Man! two of my favorite UA-cam drummers in one comment section. Both your guys' channels help my playing expand on the daily. Thanks for what y'all do.
Then you tune them right
You guys are both awesome. I went to tune my toms and was just looking for some different ideas 💡 and I said to myself I wonder what the beat down has to say about this! And here I am. 🙏
Me: *is watching in bed*
Rob: “Get your tom and drum key”
Me: 😐
🤣🤣
I’m definitely not doing that exact thing… that would be… weird.
Me : still getting them anyway
The only thing I don't like about this is it's proven to me how much time and money I've wasted on tuning gadgets, videos and tuning techniques. I'll never waste my time and money again on getting a great drum sound.
yup . . another thing to watch out for is all the hype with different types of drum shells. I've seen and heard some amazing 1st hand comparisons between started kits and these so-called professional kits made with exotic woods and or made by some BS plywood layering process like DW is shoving down peoples throats . . I have an old 90's yamaha stage custom set and it sounds better than anything DW can create these days. It's all about the tuning . .
I agree Mike... wow do I feel stupid. You make drum head tuning look so easy Rob. ARGH !
Nah this guy fucked up my floor tom sound 🤦♂️ now I dont know what to do
My toms sound like a silky smooth grilled cheese samich.
Stock Fadi The best sounding bass drum I’ve ever used was from a junk beginner kit I had from when I was a kid (25 yrs ago). Complete with pink house insulation I stapled to the inside for muffling, coated Remo batter (stained yellow from years of storage). A beautiful attack with big deep tone and sound. Lol I have no idea why that piece of junk sounded so good compared to my new kits bass drum.
anyone else think rob is one of THE MOST underrated drummers on youtube?
tell your friends about this dude, he deserves the very best
I refuse to accept ANY drum advice from anyone other than Rob Brown... Mister Brown is the KING of Drum Works.
his words are that of a biblical proportion to myself.
Rob Brown Parted the Red Sea with his accute Knowledge & a drum key. His word is LAW!!!! he has his own book in the New Testament, as well.
He's the man. I found him on youtube when I first started drumming and I've been coming back ever since years later. Simple, basic and easy to follow advice, just what all musicians need. Love your work Rob.
@@mydixiewrecked315 lmao
My friend you just saved my night. My 10 year old hated his drums and was getting all upset so we watched your video and followed you step by step and that magic was back in his eyes and face. THANK YOU THANK YOU!! You take the fear out of tuning.
I AM the 10 year old lol
except I'm 11, a girl and my dad didn't want me to tune my drums yet so I had to figure it myself and get my own drum key lol
@@11037_kuwata now you know more than most adults. Great job
Bottom line: Rob's method works like a charm. Toms tuned in 10 mins, and sound is awesome. Thank you!
I ran into a tiny problem on the first try tuning Rob's way, and I want to share it.
I made the skins finger tight, but there were only very small ripples that disappeared before I had even touched all the lugs. Turns out I had finger tightened too much, and this alone made some of the ripples disappear. On second try I finger tightened just so the lugs barely resisted turning, and there were the beautiful ripples! So, if you have a problem, maybe you are finger tightening too much.
Thank you so much I knew i was doing something wrong, watched the bass tuning video first and saw this
Yeah I had that and did what you did! I was pitching my head to try and see the buggers! 😂
Best bet is to finger tighten them just to the point of touching the hoop
I had the same problem, mainly when I was re-tuning heads that had been on there a while. New heads seemed better.
This method works great for me no matter what drums I may play. You can walk in and tune any drum set fast! And they'll always sound great!
I have been playing for 49 years, professionally for 39 of those, and I can say that nobody has cut through the unnecessary complication of tuning better. The great thing about this method is that, if you want to tune your drums to notes, or just higher for jazz, etc., this method still puts them in the perfect place to begin. Rob is right at the top of drum instructors on the internet. Good material presented in an understandable way, through an enjoyable and ingratiating personality. Don't forget to accommodate his request and share his videos!! He deserves it!!
Well said man. Since i discovered him my playing has improved immeasurably. He's the shit!
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Never could understand making complicated science out of something so simple and organic of an instrument..... there's a shell, drumhead, and hoop with some tension rods attached. This ain't no church pipe organ
“It’s not rocket science”. I love this guy. Rob’s got my attention.
Yes! Rob is the Best!
When he says not to overthink tuning:
oH So tHaTs wHaT iVe bEeN dOiNg wRoNg tHiS eNtIRe tImE
I've been tuning my toms using this method since the day you posted your original video and haven't touched my DrumDial or used any other drum-tuning witchcraft since.
same here, im very happy with my sound now, the sound engineers simply love my drum kit sound now thank to rob and this method
well .. basically I agree.. I love this method... but in the studio when rattles come along and snare buzz is a big issue.. then the drum dial is superior to get the perfect pitch.. I CAN tune without.. easy.. but when you are trying to solve a weird resonance issue.. then the dial is perfect!.. Also.. come on.. gaffers tape.. just works.. coating coming off.. never saw that??.. i like moon gel or slapklatz.. but gaffers tape is just time proven and does provide a lot of solutions where gel cant go.. for instance bottom head dampening.. dampening the rear of a ride cymbal.. if you use the right tape it wont leave residue.. unless you leave it on for months.. and then its probably because you want it to stay on :-).. nuff said.. love your videos Rob! Quick,to the point.. and yes.. I use that method too.. going in the studio to track drums for a new record this week.. and this method is always with me.. I do some things a little different, but basically its the same.. it gets me 90% there.
R. Erin Lenth easiest way you can just write the numbers on your drum dial then you good for life ;)
@Jonathan Wheeler What heads are you using? You may have tried this combo, but if not, it's worked for me. Evans G1 coated batter and G1 clear resonant side. Equivalent Remo would be Ambassador coated batter with Clear Ambassador reso. Maybe try a G2 (or Remo Emperor) batter while keeping the G1 on the bottom. Alot of local backline companies in different cities will sell slightly used heads and you can get some different types to try out for little money. Check the bearing edges of your drum, might be something going on there that a head won't fix.
Me too, never sounded better.
Ok, I tuned my drums right along with you but my v-drums still sound exactly the same as before...... ;)
For a different sound plug them into a 220 volt outlet. 😊
how did you tune the bottom of a v-drum?
*_What exactly did you expect, a miracle?_*
@@phoenix11994466 v-drums are electronic drums, it was a joke. 😁
@@Tekkerue
*_The real joke is on you when you have to explain it._*
Rob! My man. Killer video, this just saved me so much time.
Haaay, wuddup Cobus 😀🤘🏽
@@RobBeatdownBrown-what do you recommend for tuning a reso head on a 24 inch kick drum Rob? your tom tuning tutorials are Boss, my friend.
Help a lot man, thanks 👌
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What about yours with John Good...😅
I am one of those drummers...saw the first vid and BOOM! Also the bass drum: tune it flat turn it back - don’t forget the “Maximum Thumpification”!
That’s that old school, right there 🙂👊🏽
Rob Brown - yea baby gotta have it for that funk! Thanks again Rob - you def the MAN!
Rob you need to sell “Maximum Thumpification” t-shirts!
The bass drum workshop is amazing. My kick drum sounds like it's got a mic on it. Such a ton of bottom end now. Thanks Rob.
I have been tuning like this for along time and I'm asked at every gig how I get my toms to sound like I do. I point them to Rob' s channel. @Flannel Daze
Kevin Dennis BOOM 👊🏽🙂
I haven't drummed in 4 years because I basically gave up on trying to get my cheap kit to not sound horrible...I just tuned my floor tom with your method and the magic is back. I can't thank you enough.
Just get good heads. cheap drums with good heads sound good.
drumeo telling me how to calculate the circumference of my drum head while rob is just telling you to turn the key a few times. i think rob's is a bit easier to understand
I’d never had compliments on my Toms before seeing Rob’s videos a couple years back... now people ask me what my secret is. I simply say a decent set of heads and Rob Brown. Thanks Rob, you’re the man.
I'm a 44 year old first time drummer and just got my first kit. Spent an hour dicking around trying to get my toms sounding right. Watched your video, applied your method, and got it perfect first time. Your snare video was a massive help too. Thanks heaps.
The man ain't lying. Been doing it since the first video
Well this is an eye-opener. Thank you, Beatdown!
This is one of the best tuning videos I have ever seen. No joke!
After tunning drums the wrong way I finally found the Rob way a while back and my drums have sounded great ever since.
watching you makes me feel so comfortable because i don’t have to worry and make it complicated. you keep it real asf
Im late to the party, but oh my gosh my brother I can't thank you enough, God bless you for making it simple!....
Your tuning method changed my life!!!
Brother, after doing this method, I realized I had no idea how to tune before. Wow. Thank you!
I spent Saturday evening last weekend doin this with you. What a huge difference! Worked like a charm. Thank you 🤘
This is the best i've seen in tuning and clear. Great Rob.
I will certainly try this, thanks Rob!
Great video. I’ve just started playing and your videos are very insightful and helpful to me. Keep it up.
I have watched so many of your videos and not one has disappointed. This one was a great help. You have giving me inspiration to play the drums again. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Simplicity at its finest.well done bob and thank you .lets all share it.the guy deserves it
Finally I have managed to get a good sound from my dw performance 12” Tom using this method. Thanks Rob
Rob, I've been playing drums for 30+ years and watching your first tuning series was enlightening. Keeping it simple works. Thank you!
So helpful, i’ve tried all of the other methods and could never get them to sound good. This not only takes less time but makes the toms sound amazing
Found you last night, retuned my whole kit with your tips. Sounds great! Love it!
So good to come back to this man after so many years and seeing he's still keeping it cool! Back then, the original video helped me approach drum tuning in such a simpler way. Just the other day I was tuning them and my mind went back to the picture of Rob teaching all about the wrinkles. Today I found this update workshop so: THANK YOU, is what I mean.
You’re absolutely the best…I’ve been tuning my toms that way for years….I’ve attempted to explain that same tuning method to other drummers….and it goes on deaf ears !
I've been tuning like this since the first video! Works every time!!!
Ive been tuning my kit differently for years but I'll be doing this on my next rotation which thankfully will be in a week or two. Thanks! Great info!
Bless you, man.
Greetings from México.
I’ve been playing for almost 30 years and you just solved the biggest frustration in my drumming life in a matter of minutes. Many thanks Beatdown!
Oh my god. I have been trying to find a video for tuning that made sense for so long. Thank you so much for making this!
As with all of your other work Rob, absolutely brilliant. Thank you.
I've been playing drums for 40 years and this is hands down the best and easiest tuning method I've ever seen. I just used it on my Gretsch Brooklyn kit ahead of tonight's show and it worked perfectly, even with old heads. Excellent.
I've probably commented on this video before but....this is hands down, by far the way to tune! Rob just puts it straight forward. I use this and his snare videos every single time i tune. Don't worry, Rob has already shown me the way but, it's just nice hearing it from him and tuning together! thanks Rob for the video! you rock man!
Best tuning tutorial ever! Thank you Rob for saving me hours trying to tune my kit.
Dude, your the best! Every video I have seen of yours just blows me away. You have an amazing skill to take what seems complicated and reduce it to something so simple, but completely effective. And do it with a great sense of humor. Thanks for sharing, and keep making the vids.
Once again, you have shown me and others that overthinking doesn't accomplish anything. You have made playing and tuning a Pleasure once again. Thanks for all your videos!
For you doubters out there:
I litterally have never been able to tune drums before this video. Super easy - super efective.
Big thumbs up, man. Thanks a lot!
I've been playing drums for around forty eight years. Always tuned my drums this way and it's always worked for me!
Rob...can't get any easier than that! Mind blown sir...works like a champ. Thank you for making life easier.
DUDE!!! I've played guitar for 20 years. I also have had many drumsets but I'm not actually a drummer. I used your snare tuning video for the first time a few weeks ago. I have bought those tension keys, used the iphone app, everything and couldn't tune. I tuned my snares up perfect thanks to you! Will try this tom method soon!
Excellent video!! I can't believe I became a tuning ninja after watching this man! Thanks a lot! God bless!!
Great video. Keeping it simple. Thanks, Rob. Really cool that you are grounded enough to do it with your peeps!
Thank you Rob, you're a godsend for any drummer...beginning or professional. Not only are your videos very informative and well done, you're attitude refreshing and inspiring.
i got my own drum kit like four months ago, it was used and i left the heads on until now, the sound was HORRIBLE but the idea of trying to tune them myself was so daunting i never tried until i broke my bass drum head and HAD to do something, i’ve literally spent two full days trying to figure out the exact right method before finding these videos , youre right it just doesn’t need to be this hard! thank you so much i’m finally getting a good sound of my kit !
I've been playing drums for about 20 years. I also took a hiatus for 20. Just recently picked up the sticks and a new kit about a year ago. Stumbled across Rob's video channel and been hooked ever since. I've learned more from Rob than any other teacher or lessons I've had. Not only a phenomenal player but just as talented teacher. This tuning video is spot on and works! I feel I'm DEFINITELY a better player after watching his videos and applying his methods. Thanks Rob and groove on!
Thanks Rob came across your vids for tuning and they have changed my life Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge ❤️
Watched the video on tuning a snare. Changed my life snare sound amazing. Now onto toms
Not even a drummer anymore, but I can watch this guy for hours.
I didn't just quit drumming, I quit playing music entirely for a decade. When I finally got around to start up again I wasn't satisfied with how the various vocalists we tried interpreted the (my) lyrics and performed our songs.
So we got a fantastic drummer and I picked up the microphone. I've done everything from gospel to death metal in the past, so it worked out well.
We're in the vicinity of classic, blues inspired late 70s hard rock.
Man, this is incredible! I’ve been playing for decades. All of that time, regardless of the kit I owned at the time, varying head choices, etc., I’ve always overthought the tuning for the toms. Went as far as to buy a drum dial...which I knew immediately was a waste of money for what I was hoping to accomplish. This method requires none of that and works beautifully. Best of all, it allows me to turn off my OCD and concern that “I’m not doing it right” and just enjoy the sound for what it is...which is brilliant.
Thanks, Rob!
Scot , Me too . Got a Tune Bot for Xmas , and now see that it is a waste of money. I need to shut off my OCD. And I only play as a retired old Guy at 70 yo as a Hobby. I resurrected my playing after 50 YEARS ! (1969), and knew Nothing of the Art of drum tuning , different Drum heads, etc. I'm learning thanks to UA-cam. and From nice guys like Rob Brown. I think my problem stems form trying to achieve the sound I hear on recordings, which I have come to realize is manufactured by Sound Engineers. I intend to re-tune my Toms in this fashion. I do look to get the Doooo, Doooo sound that is described by Jared on DRUMEO. I don't like overtones/ringing. I see that Rob uses coated heads on each of the drums. I use G2s coated batter heads with the standard clear single ply Reso heads which came on the drums (PDP Concept Maple Kit). Maybe that is a better option, going with coated Reso heads? Your thoughts are appreciated.
All I can say is AWESOME!! Really grateful I found you Rob!🥁🥁
Yes it works perfectly. Thank you so much. I've been going crazy trying to get the right sound. With your method drums sound so good thank you again.
"There's alot of science and precision that goes into making a drum and by the time you get it to your house, you hit it with a stick"
Love how laid back and real you are. Yes everyone this method works!! I was one of those guys humming and haing pitch tuning lugs and thought my toms sounded good until I tried this and BOOM! I won't tune any other way from now on. Thanks Rob!!
Subscribed!!
Is this applicable to cheap drum set..?
@@viranationscrg8196 I've never played a cheap drum set that wasn't instantly improved by just getting new heads. get those heads and tune them this way!
Excellent video Rob.
Can you make a video talking about sticks?? thick or thin; wood and nylon tips; barrel, tear, oval and how affect your drumming, It could be an interesting topic
The best drum videos on the webs! I've been playing for 30+ years and never quite grasped tuning until I just watched your videos. Thank you so much for offering your time and skills to our community!
This worked great for tuning my rack tom and my floor tom. I also watched the video for the snare tune up as well. Both videos helped tremendously and save me tons of time! Thank you Rob!
I started tuning this way in the early 90's. Watched someone do it at a show and it was the best thing for saving time back stage with a lot of noise. It really does work.
Michael Jorissen Sho does 👌🏽
Dude ! You killed me with this.
DONT OVERTHINK THIS
TOTALLY FREED ME ! I can’t wait to get back to my drums to retune them ALL
THANK YOU VERY MUCH‼️🙏🏾
When I bought my acoustic kit, these videos really helped me figure out how to tune my drums and avoid frustrations. I've been tuning them this way ever since. I like my Toms to at least be in tune with each other, and you can definitely do it this way!
This tunes my Mapex Mars birch drums perfectly. Also tunes my Saturn IV maple/walnut kit perfectly. I have been tuning it this way since I saw the first video. Thanks, Rob!
I always come back to this video! I’ve been drumming for 13 years but it’s always nice for a refresher course
Same!! It's nice to come back and get a refresher that tuning your toms should not be this overly complicated thing
@@XeRo333 I still aren’t happy with how my Tom’s sound but I’m a perfectionist, everyone else says it’s good. It might be because I’m trying to make a 1970’s Ludwig butcher block sound like a modern Gretch kit 😂
Just tried this after getting pretty frustrated using my old method. This took 10 minutes and I am only using one Trutone dot per drum instead of 4...lol. Thanks for this! Subscribed and liked.
Was having trouble with two of my toms. Took a 1/2 hour and now they all sound great. Unbelievable that it could be so simple. Thanks Rob from one of your newest subscribers!
Been playing my whole life. This method works! Thanks, Rob.
Just got my first drum kit, at only 55yo. I have played guitar since I was 12. Got a DW Design kit. I was struggling with getting strange overtones, until BOOM! This fixed everything! It sounds AMAZING! Thanks so much for your help!
I wish my first drumset was 2000 dollars )':
@@fr7718 Mine was like $200 hahaha
Sharing to drumeo right now.....
Classic
I love that website! And, Brown's method is much easier than Jared's method!
@@tpkyterooluebeck9224 - that's because Rob Brown is a professional drummer and Jared is a professional marketer.
@@krenwregget7667 Jared teaches the same method that he was taught in school - the same method that thousands of drummers were taught. It has nothing to do wtih Jared's marketing skills.
@@tpkyterooluebeck9224 - Jared's ability to tune is commensurate to his ability to play... average.
Dude that is hands down the most awesome, cool, easy way to tune I’ve ever seen, Ive been fighting tuning for decades applying only slight pressure to remove wrinkles cross tuning in the dark trying to hear tones for which I wasn’t exactly sure was the perfect pitch. This is so helpful & fast! Much Thanks man! 🙏
Dude you're my HERO! I have tried almost every tuning method over the years and always struggled to get my toms to sound the way I wanted. This method is legit!!!
Oh definitely the go to method of tuning.
My new 2021 goal: Become a tuning ninja!
Just love you man I don't playing for a few years and have been scared of tuning but it's magic
As a new drummer playing on a kit I bought used, I have been dreading tuning my drums. This video takes all the stress out of it. Thanks man!
I've been tuning this way for over 15 years and it works great! Easy, fast and not complicated plus the toms usually sound awesome with very little need for additional tuning.
Sometimes I will use the Remo-O's / Aquarian Studio Rings for sustain/resinance control in certain situations.
I just changed out the heads on my practice kit, as the band members were warming up and tuning. They didn't even realize that I changed out 4 heads and tuned them in about 10 minutes. They were blown away that I was ready to play without making a ton of noise tapping and tuning etc.
I saw the first video a year or two ago and was impressed that you made that to show everyone this tuning method.
I learned this tuning method from a professional touring drummer many many years ago and was floored when he shared this hack with me.
I am sharing this updated video with my drummer friend who's changing out His heads soon.
He saw the original and liked it but couldn't remember what channel this was from.
Thank you Mr Robert for the great videos and your time to post them.
Damn it man you may have just saved me from quitting on day two of learning the drums.... thank you
Thanks Rob, Plain, simple & effective directions. Saved me a whole lot of headaches.
Thank you, Rob! As I mentioned in the "kick drum" video, I just bought a new kit (my first) and feel really lucky to have found your videos first.
Bought some moon Gel after using gaf tape and tissue. The Man's right. A little moon gel works like a champ! Put some on the 12 o'clock and if that isn't enough put a piece on the 9 or 3 o'clock. Now my heads don't look like crap and they sound BETTER!. I'm pretty sure this is the same stuff that you could get at old school zoos. The little slapper toys you throw and pick stuff up with.
Rob you are going to get banned if you keep using that many hacks
lolllllll
Red Point 😂
Rob, I’ve always had an issue with tuning my toms. I would get a good sound but it took forever. Watched this video, tuned the drum along with ya’ and BOOSH... I got a great sound already and it only took like 10 minutes. Thanks for this!! Keep up the great work!!
Thank you Rob. I’ve tried so many tuning techniques over the years with horrible results. This is so easy and sounds great
You said that if you want an even deeper tone, you tune one lug on each head down. Do you do the same thing for example on a set of high pitch jazz toms, with just tuning up two of the lugs? Love your vids man! Been following for a looong time!
That one lug adjustment on top and bottom head only works for detuning/drop pitch. If you want to go higher just turn each lug 2 or 3 half turns past the point of removing the ripples. Thats just a start, then listen to pitch, and you may need to check the head at each lug to make sure they are all relatively close in pitch. That should get you in the ballpark. Personally I have been using the Evans tension adjust key and have had great luck so far. I hate the Tama Tension Watch tool, just never had good luck with those.
"As another" 6:12 check the resonance of that floor tom!
still the best tuning method out there. playing drums 57 years. Thanks Rob for every video.
OMG I have been struggling with this since I started playing 4 years ago. You're a hero.
5:45 in the morning here. Super upset my wife is asleep in the room with my drums. She's so inconsiderate of my need to tune my toms.
Watching this at 5am and pretty much having the same issue. XD
It’s 1:45 am right now and my roommates have no consideration for me needing to go in the garage and tune and play they are always sleeping in
Next tuning video: The bass drum!!!
Maximum Thumpification!!!!
Finally, someone made this so simple! I put on new heads, and followed Robs recipe for tuning...my drums are sounding awesome!! Thank you Rob Brown!!
Cannot thank you enough for these videos. The weight and stress this method has lifted off of my shoulders come time to replace heads cannot be measured. Massively grateful for your contributions here. Thanks a million!