Floor Tom
Everything published on Viyolens under Floor Tom — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Tom Drums for the Money
Forget model-number lists — here's an honest look at what budget, mid-range and premium tom drums actually get you for your money.
Tom Drum: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Size, shell material, heads and hardware — here's what genuinely changes a tom drum's sound and durability, and what to check before you buy.
Floor Tom Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The floor tom anchors the low end of the drum kit's tom range. Understanding its construction, head choices and tuning helps you get the most from it.
Tom Drum Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Rack toms, floor toms, concert toms and more — here's what a tom drum is built from, what changes its sound, and a few honest tuning basics.
The Best Floor Toms for the Money
Floor tom quality jumps significantly at a few price points. These are the specific models worth buying at each level, and what makes them stand out.
Floor Tom: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a floor tom requires a few focused decisions. Shell size, material and hardware quality are the variables that matter most at any price point.
Floor Tom for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The floor tom is one of the most satisfying drums to incorporate into your playing. These are the practical things to know as a beginner.
Common Floor Tom Mistakes to Avoid
Floor tom problems usually come from a few consistent sources. These are the mistakes that come up most often and what to do about them.
Tom Drum for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A calm, no-jargon starting point for total beginners: what a rack tom and floor tom actually do, a simple tuning check, and where to focus practice first.