Floor tom

A floor tom is a large double-headed tom-tom drum which usually stands on the floor on three legs. However, they can also be attached to a cymbal stand with a drum clamp, or supported by a rim mount. It is a cylindrical drum without snare wires, and tends to produce a booming, resonant sound which can vary in pitch. It is synonymous to the tenor drum in marching percussion and classical music.

The floor toms are the lowest tuned drums played with sticks on a regular drum set. Common sizes are