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Tuning the Timpani

Ditulis Oleh: Mark Wessels   Although many people consider the timpani to be a “drum,” it is actually a MELODIC instrument because you can play pitches (whereas the snare drum, bass drum or cymbals have no definite pitch). Use the following steps to learn the proper technique to tune the timpani:Step One: Knowing the DrumsThe [...]

Ditulis Oleh: Mark Wessels   An Introduction to the Timpani The word “timpani” is taken from the latin word “timpanum,” meaning “vibrating membrane.” The timpani’s heads, which used to be made primarily of calf skin, when struck, are made to vibrate. The timpani are often called kettle drums because the bowls, which are made from [...]