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WorksheetsThe Timpani 101
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
What types of pedal systems are common on Timpani?
Ball Locking System
Metric System
Balanced Action
Dresden
How often should Timpani Heads be replaced?
When the heads have holes in them
At least every 10 to 15 years
When the heads have holes or significant dents in them
At least every 4 to 5 years for well-maintained heads
When the heads have graffiti on them and small animals living in them
At least every 1 to 2 years for well-maintained heads
When your school band program can afford them
How should you properly care for the timpani?
Avoid setting anything on top of the timpani
Always cover the timpani when not in use
Keeping them in a cold room whenever possible
Clear the heads and tune them to the proper pitch ranges
Which are the most common sizes of timpani?
Pepperoni with Cheese, Stuffed Crust
32" - 29" - 26" - 23"
14" - 16" - 18" - 20"
36" - 34" - 32" - 30"
Describe the procedure for moving timpani
with at least two people
push down on the rim and move
grab the posts/legs to move the timpani
pull from the top
When sitting to play timpani, what are important factors to watch out for?
Are you comfortable?
Make sure to sit criss cross apple sauce.
Are the timpani warmed up?
Is the stool a good height?
What are the three common grips for playing timpani?
French
German
Canadian
American
What type of roll should you use when playing timpani?
Paradiddle
Single Alternating Stroke
Buzz Roll
Double Stroke
Name all of the factors which will influence the speed of your timpani roll
Weather
Size of the Drum
The volume of the Role
Relative Hardness of the Mallet
When learning to tune timpani, what is the first and most important skill to practice?
Being able to hear and sing a pitch
Make a grilled cheese sandwich
Hitting the head really hard
Push the pedal slowly
