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Best Concert Tom Toms for Beginner 2025

Perfect concert tom toms for beginner - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Orchestra For Concert Band For Classical Music For Symphonic Performance For Educational Music For Professional Ensembles
BRANDS: DrumCraft Tama Yamaha
DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 22"x18" W/M DB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 22"x18" W/M DB

by DrumCraft
Classical Music Educational Music Concert Band
Key Feature:
• Professional concert hall projection
✓ PROS
  • • Designed specifically for orchestral use
  • • Classical music tone characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive professional instruments
  • • Requires specialized technique

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 22"x18" W/M DBConcert Floor TomSize: 22" x 18"Shell material: Walnut /...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 537754
$505
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Tama Mid ConcertTom Set CCLT4M-TPB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Tama Mid ConcertTom Set CCLT4M-TPB

by Tama
Symphonic Performance Concert Band Classical Music
Key Feature:
• Classical music tone characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Classical music tone characteristics
  • • Designed specifically for orchestral use
✗ CONS
  • • Large storage and transport requirements
  • • Limited to classical/orchestral styles

Tama Mid ConcertTom Set CCLT4M-TPBMid Concert Tom SetConsisting of shell sizes 10 "x08"12 "x09"13...

⭐ 4.4/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 487015
$879
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 24"x20" W/M DB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 24"x20" W/M DB

by DrumCraft
Educational Music Orchestra Concert Band
Key Feature:
• Designed specifically for orchestral use
✓ PROS
  • • Professional concert hall projection
  • • Traditional orchestral sound
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive professional instruments
  • • Requires specialized technique

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 24"x20" W/M DBConcert Floor TomSize: 24" x 20"Shell material: Walnut/maple...

⭐ 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 537757
$611
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DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 22"x18" B DB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 22"x18" B DB

by DrumCraft
Symphonic Performance Classical Music Educational Music
Key Feature:
• Professional concert hall projection
✓ PROS
  • • Traditional orchestral sound
  • • Professional concert hall projection
✗ CONS
  • • Requires specialized technique
  • • Limited to classical/orchestral styles

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 22"x18" B DBConcert Floor TomSize: 22" x 18"Shell material: 100% birch -...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 543015
$417
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 24"x20" B DB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 24"x20" B DB

by DrumCraft
Professional Ensembles Symphonic Performance Classical Music
Key Feature:
• Classical music tone characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Ensemble integration capability
  • • Professional concert hall projection
✗ CONS
  • • Requires specialized technique
  • • Limited to classical/orchestral styles

DrumCraft Concert Tom 24"x20" B DBConcert Floor TomSize: 24" x 20"Shell material: 100% birch -...

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 543013
$428
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tama Low ConcertTom Set CCLT4L-TPB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Tama Low ConcertTom Set CCLT4L-TPB

by Tama
Symphonic Performance Professional Ensembles Educational Music
Key Feature:
• Ensemble integration capability
✓ PROS
  • • Designed specifically for orchestral use
  • • Classical music tone characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Limited versatility outside orchestral setting
  • • Large storage and transport requirements

Tama Low ConcertTom Set CCLT4L-TPBLow Concert Tom SetConsisting of shell sizes 12 "x10"13 "x11"14...

⭐ 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 487017
$989
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DrumCraft Concert Tom Set B DB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

DrumCraft Concert Tom Set B DB

by DrumCraft
Classical Music Symphonic Performance Concert Band
Key Feature:
• Professional concert hall projection
✓ PROS
  • • Ensemble integration capability
  • • Classical music tone characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Requires specialized technique
  • • Limited versatility outside orchestral setting

DrumCraft Concert Tom Set B DB*Bundle offer comprising*, DrumCraft Concert Tom 16"x14" B DB*Concert Tom*Size:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 577008
$658
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tama 16x13 Concert Tom CSLT16D-TBF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Tama 16x13 Concert Tom CSLT16D-TBF

by Tama
Orchestra Professional Ensembles Concert Band
Key Feature:
• Professional concert hall projection
✓ PROS
  • • Professional concert hall projection
  • • Classical music tone characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Requires specialized technique
  • • Very expensive professional instruments

Tama 16x13 Concert Tom CSLT16D-TBFTama 16"x13" Tom CSLT16D-TBFSize: 16" x 13"6-Layered5 mm thick...

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 511920
$329
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Tama High ConcertTom Set CCLT4H-TPB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Tama High ConcertTom Set CCLT4H-TPB

by Tama
Educational Music Professional Ensembles Classical Music
Key Feature:
• Designed specifically for orchestral use
✓ PROS
  • • Professional concert hall projection
  • • Designed specifically for orchestral use
✗ CONS
  • • Limited versatility outside orchestral setting
  • • Limited to classical/orchestral styles

Tama High ConcertTom Set CCLT4H-TPBHigh Concert Tom SetConsisting of shell sizes 06 "x06"08 "x07"10...

⭐ 4.4/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 487013
$747
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Concert Tom 18"x16" W/M DB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

DrumCraft Concert Tom 18"x16" W/M DB

by DrumCraft
Professional Ensembles Concert Band Classical Music
Key Feature:
• Classical music tone characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Ensemble integration capability
  • • Traditional orchestral sound
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to classical/orchestral styles
  • • Limited versatility outside orchestral setting

DrumCraft Concert Tom 18"x16" W/M DBConcert TomSize: 18" x 16"Shell material: Walnut/maple - 2/3/2...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 562174
$318
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 18"x16" B DB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 18"x16" B DB

by DrumCraft
Classical Music Symphonic Performance Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Traditional orchestral sound
✓ PROS
  • • Traditional orchestral sound
  • • Professional concert hall projection
✗ CONS
  • • Requires specialized technique
  • • Large storage and transport requirements

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 18"x16" B DBConcert Floor TomSize: 18" x 16"Shell material: 100% birch -...

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 543014
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Concert Tom 14"x12" W/M DB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

DrumCraft Concert Tom 14"x12" W/M DB

by DrumCraft
Classical Music Educational Music Concert Band
Key Feature:
• Traditional orchestral sound
✓ PROS
  • • Designed specifically for orchestral use
  • • Traditional orchestral sound
✗ CONS
  • • Large storage and transport requirements
  • • Very expensive professional instruments

DrumCraft Concert Tom 14"x12" W/M DBConcert TomSize: 14" x 12"Shell material: Walnut/maple - 2/3/2...

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 537749
$197
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Concert Tom Set W/M DB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

DrumCraft Concert Tom Set W/M DB

by DrumCraft
Classical Music Orchestra Symphonic Performance
Key Feature:
• Professional concert hall projection
✓ PROS
  • • Classical music tone characteristics
  • • Traditional orchestral sound
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to classical/orchestral styles
  • • Requires specialized technique

DrumCraft Concert Tom Set W/M DB*Bundle offer comprising*, DrumCraft Concert Tom 16"x14" W/M DB*Concert...

⭐ 4.4/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 577011
$824
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tama 14x12 Concert Tom CCLT14D-TPB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Tama 14x12 Concert Tom CCLT14D-TPB

by Tama
Orchestra Classical Music Symphonic Performance
Key Feature:
• Designed specifically for orchestral use
✓ PROS
  • • Traditional orchestral sound
  • • Classical music tone characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive professional instruments
  • • Large storage and transport requirements

Tama 14x12 Concert Tom CCLT14D-TPBTama 14x12 Concert Tom CCLT14D-TPBSize: 14" x 12"6-Layered5 mm thick maple...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 487009
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tama Mid ConcertTom Set CSLT4M-TBF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Tama Mid ConcertTom Set CSLT4M-TBF

by Tama
Educational Music Concert Band Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Professional concert hall projection
✓ PROS
  • • Designed specifically for orchestral use
  • • Traditional orchestral sound
✗ CONS
  • • Requires specialized technique
  • • Limited versatility outside orchestral setting

Tama Mid ConcertTom Set CSLT4M-TBFMid Concert Tom SetConsisting of 10"x 08"12"x 09"13"x...

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 511923
$824
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Concert Tom Toms

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced concert tom toms typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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