Drum sets come in many different sizes, allowing any drummer, tall or short, to find the most comfortable set. Here are some of the most common standard drum set sizes:

• -Three-piece sets – these configurations usually include a bass drum, a snare drum, usually 14 inches in diameter, hi-hats in the 12-14 inches range, a hanging tom of 12 inches in diameter and a 14-18 inch cymbal. The configuration works best for small bands, for kids and for beginner drummers;
• -Four-piece sets – these configurations are the same as three-piece sets, plus one more tom. In some cases, another cymbal might also be added. Configurations that add a floor tom are common for jazz bands;
• -Five-piece sets – the full entry-level drum kit is also the solution used by many professionals and they can use many different configurations. The most common solution is to add one more floor tom to the four-piece set, but many five-piece kits include effects cymbals as well;
• -Extended kits – besides the standard configurations, drum sets can be assembled by the drummer based on specific requirements. The necessary instruments are sold not only in sets, but individually as well, allowing the buyer to configure the set that best fits the drummer’s playing style and the music style.