Timpani Flashcards

1
Q

Common range of the 32” timpani

A

D below the staff to A (1st space)

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Common range of the 29” timpani

A

F below the staff to C (2nd space)

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3
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Common range of the 26” timpani

A

Bb (2nd line) to F (4th line)

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4
Q

Common range of the 23” timpani

A

D (3rd line) to A (5th line)

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5
Q

What are the 6 possible causes for uneven sticking on the timpani?

A

The grips are not formed the same in each hand, the sticks are not held at the same height above the head, the sticks are not striking the same spot on the head, there is a one hand dominance over the other hand, the tuning around the head is inconsistent, the player is using different sticks, all the above

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6
Q

Describe the American timpani grip

A

Thumbs neither on top or the side (halfway-in-between)

Palms neither perpendicular or parallel to the head of the instrument

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7
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Describe the French timpani grip

A

Palms facing each other - perpendicular to head

Thumbs on top of the sticks

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8
Q

Describe the German timpani grip

A

Palms down - parallel to the head of the instrument

Thumbs on the sides of the sticks - facing each other

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9
Q

Standard set of four timpani includes

A

32 - 29 - 26 - 23

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10
Q

True or False: When tuning the timpani, you should start above the desired pitch and bring the timpani head down to that pitch.

A

FALSE

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11
Q

When learning to tune timpani, what is the first and most important skill to practice?

A

Sing and match the given pitch

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12
Q

Name two reasons why it is learning to sing and recognize intervals important when playing the timpani.

A

It is necessary to make sure the timpani are in tune with each other
It is necessary to make pitch changes during the playing of a song

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13
Q

Ideally, where would a pitch tuned on the timpani sound its best?

A

Middle range of the drum

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14
Q

What type of roll should you use when playing the timpani?

A

Single bounce roll

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15
Q

When is it preferable to use double sticking vs. cross-sticking?

A

When the tempo is too fast to use cross-sticking

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16
Q

Where is the best beating spot located on the timpani?

A

3 - 4 inches from the rim of the drum with sticks in the same spot

17
Q

If you are playing a roll on the lowest pitch on one timpani, should the roll be faster, slower or the same speed as the highest pitch on the same timpani head?

A

Slower

18
Q

If you are playing a roll on a 23” drum, should the roll be faster, slower or the same speed as a roll on a 32” drum?

A

Faster