3 TOM TUNING PROFILES FOR A 1 UP 2 DOWN KIT feat THE KENNY ARONOFF SPECIAL

[@patrickpolites7998]

Thank you , cant get any better than free lessons from a pro!!! Holy Sh!t ! Thank you Kenny !

[@KennySharretts]

My pleasure Thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching. What I hope is better is streaming the full step by step lesson on these tunings at www.kennysharretts.com/ppv-only-page as streaming helps to support my channel and for about the price of a 16” drum head you get a killer lesson to up your tuning skills as I walk you through the entire process for all three tunings. 🤗🤗🤗🤗 Also note Super Thanks is now available on my vids as another way to help support my channel 🙏

[@johnreardon4944]

It's sounds like "Call to the Post". Yeah! I played the tri-toms (tenor drums) in high school marching band. Our drum cadence had a tri-tom break where we played that. It was cool! Even now, I tune a 5-piece kit like that. 12 B flat, 14 G, and 16 E flat. When I add an 18 it gets a B flat. But my 10, on the upper end, gets a D flat. The separation of pitches that you talk about are all present throughout a 7-piece setup. I learned and confirmed it all from you, Kenny. I experiment and found what I like. Thank you always!

[@KennySharretts]

IKR??!!

[@kalinlee3792]

this guy is like a human amalgamation of Jim varney and Tom waits😂❤❤ great video

[@KennySharretts]

🙌🤣🙌🤣🤣🤣thank you for watching

[@Chiroman527]

Kenny, whatta great video & presentation. You are addressing exactly what I seek in my Kit. I'm a 71 yo recreational drummer, who resurrected playing after 50 years [1969]. Love that Big Rock Sound, Big Drum Sounds. You mention Aronoff, I read his Book which was great. This Lesson is Priceless. So glad i stumbled on This Video. I have come to learn what I did not have a clue about way back when, about Drum Heads, Drum Tuning individually and to each other!! I don't do Gigs, unless a Geratic band should surface around me or at least a Live music Jam with some old timers... Thx Kenny for this !!

[@KennySharretts]

So glad to hear this video helped you. Yeah sometimes it’s just about the joy of drumming. If you enjoyed the video please subscribe to my channel as many more are to come. Thank you for watching.

[@Chiroman527]

@@KennySharretts Kenny.... I did Subscribe.

[@KennySharretts]

@@Chiroman527 thank you so much 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Randy_Servello]

Such a clear, concise description of how to get these sounds from the toms. Great video!

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much my brother for watching, and commenting kind words!

[@karriraisanen6145]

Oh man, I absolutely love your presenting style and that "southern drawl" in your voice! Thank you so much for all the great videos, and greetings from Finland! 🙌

[@KennySharretts]

Wow thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching. You are the best. Please feel free to like, share, & subscribe as well as check out kennysharretts.com.

[@hansvanhees5689]

Hi Kenny...I rented it and liked it a lot. We had already email contact. Old dutch drummer living in Austria 😅 Question my 14 inch has so much snare buzz 12 and 16 almost none. I am playing in a small room. What can I do ?? Thanks hope you have time...good luck with your Project !! 😊

[@mattlionmusic]

Those drums sound huge! Great tuning, great playing. Thank you for still making art in Dec 2021.

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching. Please check out the full lesson at www.kennysharretts.com. It's a great way to get a killer tuning lesson, and help support my channel. Peace, Kenny

[@MdhLV]

This was awesom! I have the exact set up woth my Pearl Kit.. Y'all should get his full lesson on his site. Worth every penny. I've been using tunebot for fine tuning for a little while and he gives you all the lug frequencies in the lesson too which is super helpful. First time I've had my kit fully tuned ready to go with zero muffling whatsoever!

[@KennySharretts]

DUUUUDE!!! First of all it's awesome to hear that the step by step lesson got you right to where you wanted to be. No muffling?? Heck yeah! Thank you very much for ordering a great lesson for yourself, and supporting my channel in the process. Thank you also for the kind words, and the shout out. You rock!

[@jeremysdrumming4474]

Wow I love this Kenny, really sounds great!

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much for watching. Please subscribe to my channel to help it grow. 🙏🙏🙏

[@226jimbo]

The intro to American Band is a great tuning guide... his 18” on TNUC!!!! U rock bro!

[@KennySharretts]

Nice suggestion. Thx brother.

[@fede170493]

Amazing video and very helpful. Thank you!

[@KennySharretts]

Thant makes me happy to hear you found it helpful. Thx for the kind words, and for watching. Please feel free to check out the full lesson at www.kennysharretts.com. It's a great way to get a killer tuning lesson, and help support my channel. Much appreciated. Kenny

[@meekoloco]

This is so much incredibly useful information! Rippin drummin also maaaaaaaaaan!

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you sir. Trying my best to bring good info to the community.

[@Soundhoops]

Your powerful drum sound it's the reason why you are best drumtech ever 🙏🙏

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much y’all.

[@nicolasollivier1794]

Cool!Also like the power chord tuning Fundamental, 5th and Octave from the 16"

[@KennySharretts]

The chords make for some tasty tom grooves for sure. Thank you so much for watching. If you get a chance please check out the full lesson at www.kennysharretts.com. It's a great way to get a killer tuning lesson, and to help support my channel. Peace, Kenny

[@andthensome512]

I found that I like the top head tighter tuning better for recording. Especially for lower pitched tuning. 12 inch tom tuned to A#, 14 inch floor F, and 16 inch floor C. Using tunebot settings for minimum resonance, all the toms still have a nice sustain, but controlled and great for recording.

[@KennySharretts]

When it’s the sound you are looking for it’s an awesome way to tune your Tom’s. My Rogers Covington review, My at the mic/at the kit series, and my How to tune a 13” Tom 4 different ways goes into it deeply. Great for Big band or metal where rebound is required. Thank you for watching, and commenting. If you haven’t subbed yet please do 🤘🏻

[@andthensome512]

@@KennySharretts definitely subbed! You're a really cool guy! You love your art. If i was in a big, touring band, I'd for sure be trying to get you!

[@Catinthehackmatrix]

Nice, and so technically put sir!

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much for the kind words, and thank you for watching.

[@yioryaras]

How beautiful the tree tom perfect 4th tuning interval indeed is Kenny 🙏👍👌👏 I know now the reason for which my personal preference it is to mostly have them a perfect fourth apart. There's so much more definition while at the sane time they harmonising much clearer 🙏👍👌 Mind you I've got a lot of influence from using timpani in orchestral ensembles, still though, it does sound so much more of a wider range and it pleases ones ear. 🙏👍👌 Thank you ever so much Kenny, your hard work and talent in drum tuning it's certainly of a great help to many of us BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO!!! 🙏 👍 👌 👏 🎶 🥁😉

[@KennySharretts]

Man thank you SO MUCH for the kind words. I try to make all my vids useful one way or another 🤣🤣 so i’m stoked you find my tunings pleasing. Always Grateful for your support of my work.

[@yioryaras]

@@KennySharretts well deserved Kenny 🙏 👍 👌 👏 🎶 🥁😉

[@msgdob86]

Love this! I have a Mapex Saturn (maple/walnut) 12/14/16 tom setup, and look forward to trying it ASAP. Great presentation style, and keeps it interesting.

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching. If you would like to support my channel, AND get a killer step by step tuning lesson on all 3 of these tunings please stream the full lesson at www.kennysharretts.com/ppv-only-page?wix-vod-video-id=b9c0475bf45d49ee82beb3ada78abdb8&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-kn2dgsdc Or get a similar lesson directly on a Mapex Saturn Kit at www.kennysharretts.com/ppv-only-page?wix-vod-video-id=52933c2de4d242879ea545e25b17a214&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-kn2dgsdc

[@Bingbing611]

I ❤ my Saturn 3’s !!!

[@shawnjenkins7469]

Love this content! You’re like the love-child of Harry Connick Jr. and David Johansen.

[@KennySharretts]

🤣🤣🤣true!! 🤣🤣🤣 Btw thank you so much for the kind words.

[@OculusSF]

Man that last one(Kenny Aronoff "Arena Style") harmonized with the snare so well. Maybe a bit better than the previous one. As it sounded(to my ears) like the Snare was a G but the toms slid up to be right on the F A and C. Which made it great for songs in the Key of F. I'm not a drummer myself, but your vids are easy to watch and learn from. Allowing me to better communicate with drummers I play and work with.

[@KennySharretts]

First of all thank you for the kind words. I’m totally stoked to know you enjoy the videos, AND find the methods I discuss useful in helping your drummers get better sounds. Thank you for watching, and as i’m telling everyone Super Thanks is now available on my videos to help support my channel. 🙏🙏🙏

[@bradbraddy3020]

Really good video bro. Perfect topic!

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much. I had a blast making it. Thank you for watching. Please check out the full lesson at www.kennysharretts.com. It's a great way to get a killer tuning lesson, and help support my channel. Peace, Kenny

[@bradbraddy3020]

@@KennySharretts Just did! Looking for a way to support you, sorry for the delay.

[@chrismartin6370]

This is GREAT Kenny!! Thank you for sharing these techniques. Wishing a prosperous new year to you!

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching. Please feel free to check out the whole lesson at www.kennysharretts.com May you have a Happy New Year. 🤘🤘

[@haydenmarkham-ball]

Hey from Australia Kenny! Could you do a video about jazz/big band style tom tuning? A lot of those drummers would use 12" or 13" rack toms and 14" or 16" and really tune them up so they didn't sound as thuddy. Some of the older funk drummers from the 60's used this tuning as well. It would be cool if you did a video on that as I love that sound!! Also I use the minor 3rd tuning on my DW Performance Kit which I learnt from you, Absolutely love it!! Keep up the good work

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching/commenting. If you watch my video on How to tune a 13” tom to 4 tunings I cover that exact topic head to toe. I’m pretty sure it was released after this comment. Sorry it took so long to reply. Tour season was busy this year, and i’m pretty sure I had shot the vid when you posted this comment IE I was planning on circling back to you 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️Well I’m back 🤣🤣 Here’s the YT highlight vid HOW TO TUNE A 13 INCH TOM TO 4 GREAT TUNINGS kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-5ZqObhadkptU And if you’d like to help support my YT channel please stream the step by step lesson at www.kennysharretts.com/ppv-only-page?wix-vod-video-id=1c6a36290145444784f4f353b262fa35&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-kn2dgsdc

[@leeasbury7273]

Dig it! Love to see you tune a 13,16,18 tom setup

[@KennySharretts]

Well sir I got 2 outta 3 for ya. As always Lee thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching/commenting. If you watch my video on How to tune a 13” tom to 4 tunings I cover 4 tuning profiles on a 13”/16” setup. Here’s the YT highlight vid HOW TO TUNE A 13 INCH TOM TO 4 GREAT TUNINGS kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-5ZqObhadkptU And the full step by step lesson to help support my channel. www.kennysharretts.com/ppv-only-page?wix-vod-video-id=b9c0475bf45d49ee82beb3ada78abdb8&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-kn2dgsdc

[@isihernandez9752]

That sounds great, man. What if you throwed a 10" tom to the set? What intervals in relation with the 12" would fit nicely for it to sound as powerful and warm as the others, not too high, not too low...?

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I did a video with 10, 12, 14, 16 that will help you on the matter. HOW TO TUNE SMALL TOMS TO SOUND LIKE BIG TOMS AT 2 DIFFERENT TUNING INTERVALS V2 WIX www.kennysharretts.com/ppv-only-page?wix-vod-video-id=52933c2de4d242879ea545e25b17a214&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-kn2dgsdc

[@isihernandez9752]

@@KennySharretts thanks man 🤘🏼😁

[@charlesseagraves6210]

Great video, Kenny… I’ve been drumming for over 40 years, but know little about Rogers drums. What do you call the finish on those particular drums? Is it a wrap? Or is that a finish? If I were to name that color, I’d call it, “Strawberry Preserves.” 😬😎

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much. This was the first version of the new Red Ripple.I like “strawberry preserves” though! 🤣🤣 that’s perfect!

[@stevenwilson9865]

I play open-handed on a right hand set. I prefer 1 up, 2 down. It allows me to get the ride cymbal over the bass drum.

[@KennySharretts]

I play a lot of open hand on a right hand set, and this set allows exactly what you say which works for me too. Thank you for watching, and commenting.

[@patrickmestabrook]

Man I don't know how this only has 5000 views, you're fucking great

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Just growing the channel as I can. Please share to help spread the word. ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻🙏🙏🙏

[@ChrisHoffmannTube]

What are your favorite intervals on a two rack toms (10“, 12“) + 1 floortom setup (16“)? Kind regards

[@KennySharretts]

Maaaann I have a bunch of them. Some are discussed right here on this channel. A major 3rd between the 10" & 12" with a 4th(if you want your racks tuned lower), or a 5th (If you want the racks higher) are good starting points. It really depends on what you are looking for tone wise as well it depends on what works for kit within that tone vision. Always remember I offer 1 on 1 online lessons where I can help you dial in the perfect tuning profile for your kit. They are very effective at putting great tuning skills right in your hands. I also have step by step lessons at Kennysharretts.com that will help you be able to better use interval tuning. Thanks for watching, and for commenting.

[@senorphilipe4242]

Do you always take your resos higher than the batter Kenny?

[@KennySharretts]

Not always. Sometimes even tuning or a higher batter/ lower Reso is in order. In the larger venues in which my artists play I’ve come to find that Thx higher Reso works REALLY well. Thank you so much for commenting, and for watching. Please check out the full step by step lesson for this video at www.kennysharretts.com/ppv-only-page?wix-vod-video-id=b9c0475bf45d49ee82beb3ada78abdb8&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-kn2dgsdc Streaming lessons helps to support my YT Channel 🙏

[@The_Other_Ghost]

Were you with him and Fogerty in 08?

[@KennySharretts]

No. I served Mr. Aronoff from 2002-2004.

[@ZetroDrummer]

Everyone knows that the perfect interval between Toms is "La Cucaracha"... Period! 😅🤘🔥

[@Martinmusic07]

Can i do that interval even if i have a 13" tom insted of 14"

[@KennySharretts]

Of course, although in general I'd raise the pitch about a step so you had a major 3rd between the 12, and 13". Thank you so much for watching, and commenting.

[@Martinmusic07]

@@KennySharretts oh i see. Thank you so much

[@bigred575]

What heads are you using Kenny?

[@KennySharretts]

In this video I believe it was Evans coated G2’s

[@davidhanson5181]

As someone fairly new to drumming This was super confusing I own a mapex mars crossover which has a 12" rack 14"16" floor toms 22x18 bass drum any advise to simplify this for a beginner

[@KennySharretts]

Howdy David. Thank you for watching. Sorry for the delayed reply. I just got back from some gigs in Mexico with the Dead. The only thing I know that might make it easier to understand the tuning system is to stream the step by step lesson at www.kennysharretts.com/video-courses?wix-vod-video-id=b9c0475bf45d49ee82beb3ada78abdb8&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-lcl5ds5j In the vid I walk you step by step through getting each of these tunings on each of these drums. In addition I discuss the theory behind the intervals which should help you better understand the tuning system. It’s only $34.99. Less than a drum lesson at GC. 🤗🤗🤗 Or you can book a 1 on 1 online drum tuning lesson at www.kennysharretts.com , and I will gladly help you learn to get the drum sound you want. Again thank you for watching.

[@texxhexxmm]

How are the tine bot Hz settings?

[@KennySharretts]

They are great. All TB and DD settings are included in the streamable step by step lessons at kennysharretts.com . For $30?(less than the price of a GC drum lesson) I walk you step by step through tuning all 3 toms to 3 sets of intervals. Thank you so much for watching 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@trex5724]

Hi Kenny, dumb question if you don't mind, can you please clarify when tuning in '4ths' do you always count the first note as '1' for example: my 14"tom Reso head is tuned to A#, should therefore the batter be G? (4 steps down). Same goes with the toms themselves, would the 16" Floor need to be G Reso and down to E for the batter and finally the 18" floor Reso E, Batter down to C#? Would much appreciate your advice here.

[@KennySharretts]

It’s not a dumb question at all. To keep it straightforward I will say that a perfect 4th is created by the 1st and 4 tone of a major scale. 2 whole steps and one half step OR 5 half steps. So if your Tom Reso is an A# (or for our situation it’s technically a Bflat ) your batter would an F. If you want a lesson in basic music theory for your drum needs book a private drum tuning lesson at www.kennysharretts.com . That way for the same price as a GC Drum lesson teaching you how to play “Highway To Hell” you will learn some basic music theory for drums while applying it to your drums. Hence a music theory lesson, AND the drum sound you want. Thank you for watching, and commenting.

[@ehav]

WORD

[@KennySharretts]

🙌🙌🙌thank you for watching.

[@MasteringSound]

You’re using Aheads now? What pair?

[@KennySharretts]

I've had a few pairs of the Phil Rudd models in my bag for awhile now. Love 'em on loud Rock/Metal gigs , and for practice on my Yamaha DTX700 or when I use my RTOM Black Holes/Kasza Quiet Cyms. The extra reboundy feel keeps tennis elbow at bay, and the nylon tips make the Kasza cyms pop for my online drum lessons. I have triggers via my EAD10 on the Black Holes so together it makes a great low volume/low impact kit that sonds KILLER for the online drum lessons I teach. Thank you so much for watching, and for commenting.

[@troyjonesbmg]

Hey Kenny, what’s the pitch and interval you used on the kick in this video?

[@KennySharretts]

I don’t remember the pitches but the interval is most likely a whole step between the heads. If it’s my 20” kick, the reso is a whole step lower than the batter. If it’s my 22” kick it’s the exact opposite. Thanks you for watching, and commenting ✊🏻

[@texvanburen4566]

That's my maaaaaaan!

[@KennySharretts]

✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻

[@PhoenixNath]

What kit is it?

[@KennySharretts]

The new reissued Rogers Covington Series. They are awesome.

[@ianisaacs2340]

I'll have a number 1 please.🤘

[@KennySharretts]

🤘🤘🤘✊✊✊

[@rondeangelis7384]

Ken in the major triad tuning question. 1 iii V => 16” 14” 12”. So 1 to iii is major == 4 half steps == E; iii to V is minor == 3 half steps == F#. Not sure if im correct to understand why the 12” is tuned to E. Great lesson 👌

[@KennySharretts]

Hi Ron. Thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching. My pleasure to share. To find out all the tunings, and their settings for TB and DD please stream the lesson at www.kennysharretts.com 🤗It's only $29.99 and it's a GREAT lesson in drum tuning for any 3 tom setup. PLUS it helps support my YT channel. For less than the price of a GC Drum lesson to teach a kid how to play "Highway To Hell" you learn how to get 3 killer floor tom tunings as taught to you by a drum tech for the Grateful Dead, AND support my channel. I hope this feels win/win to you because that was my goal. 😀Again thank you for watching, and commenting.

[@bradydastrup1025]

Them Ahead sticks though.

[@KennySharretts]

LOL! It's just a different side of the coin. Love my Pro Mark Bob Gatzen models, and my Ahead Phil Rudd models. Love my Pro Mark Acid Jazz Sticks for lowvolume gigs, and my Ahead Tip Stix for acoustic gigs. All have their place. To be honest they were simply in the holster. LOL! I've had a few pairs of the Phil Rudd models in my bag for awhile now. Love 'em on loud Rock/Metal gigs , and for practice on my Yamaha DTX700 or when I use my RTOM Black Holes/Kasza Quiet Cyms. The extra reboundy feel keeps tennis elbow at bay, and the nylon tips make the Kasza cyms pop for my online drum lessons. I have triggers via my EAD10 on the Black Holes so together it makes a great low volume/low impact kit that sonds KILLER for the online drum lessons I teach. Thank you for watching, and for commenting.

[@bradydastrup1025]

@@KennySharretts I love Ahead sticks. I’ve been using them pretty much since I started drumming. They are by far the most consistent feeing and durable stick you can buy. And they look cool besides. Lol

[@Eurodrummer666]

Instead of a single 12" rack, I prefer having a 8" and a 10".

[@KennySharretts]

I love 8”,10” combos as well.