Cross-stick technique on the snare drum is commonly used, and tom-tom drums are often incorporated into the drumbeat itself.
Snare drum stands have long been used by some drummers to support tom-tom drums.
As he moves from snare drum to tom-tom, there is no doubt that he's changed intentionally.
The tom-tom drum was added to the drum kit in the early part of the 20th century.
This design eliminated separate tom-tom stands and made it possible to move the bass drum and all five tom-toms as one unit.
His tom-tom-intensive approach, was enlightened by his awareness of world music.
The drumbeat makes heavy use of tom-tom drums.
Each tom-tom had only one drumhead, which gave the drums a dry sound that was ideal for the close-miked environment of the recording studio.
