Timpani Lesson Quiz

When playing timpani what is the most appropriate stick grip to use?

• American Grip

• French Grip

• Traditional Grip

• German Grip

When rolling on timpani the distance of mallet playing areas should not change.

• True

• False

When tuning timpani it is important to ____________.

• approach the desired pitch as slowly as possible

• tune above the desired pitch and go back down to it

• tune a half step below desired pitch before tuning the correct note

• approach the pitch quickly without passing it

To produce the best timpani tone you should __________.

• use down-strokes to play in the center of the drum head

• play in the center of the drum head with lift

• play with lift closer to the edge of the drum head

• use down-strokes closer to the edge of the drum head

When performing a crescendo through a timpani roll, it is imperative to increase roll speed to gain volume.

• True

• False