Timpani Technique Flashcards
1
Q
Pitch range of the 26” timpani
A
Bb (2nd line) to F (4th line)
2
Q
American grip
A
- Thumbs neither on top or the side - halfway in between
- Palms neither perpendicular or parallel to head
3
Q
Roll speed for each drum
A
lower = slower
higher = faster
4
Q
Pitch range of the 29” timpani
A
F below the staff to C (2nd space)
5
Q
French grip
A
thumbs on top, palms facing each other
6
Q
Pitch range of 32” timpani
A
D below staff to A (1st space)
7
Q
Type of roll used on timpani
A
single bounce roll
8
Q
pitch range of 23” timpani
A
2nd space C to 5th line A
9
Q
german grip
A
palms facing down, thumbs facing each other
