Timpani Technique Flashcards
(19 cards)
29” range
F below staff to C (3rd space)
Best Beating Spot
3-4 inches from rim w/ sticks in same spot
Which grip is this?
American Grip
32” range
D below staff to A (1st space
26” range
Bb - F
23” range
D - A
20” range
F - C above staff
Uneven Sticking Causes (6)
1) Grips not formed the same in each hand 2) Sticks not held at the same height above the head 3)Sticks not striking the same spot on the head 4) One hand dominance over other 5) Tuning around head inconsistent 6) Player is using different sticks
Rolls on high drums vs. low drums
Higher = Faster Lower = Slower
When is it preferable to use double sticking vs. cross sticking?
When the tempo is too fast to use cross-sticking
Which grip is this?
German Grip
Why is learning to sing and recognize intervals important? (2 reasons)
1) It is necessary to make sure the timpani are in tune w/ eachother
2) It is necessary to make pitch changes during the playing of the song
Which type of roll should you use when playing the timpani?
Single Bounce Roll
Describe the German Timpani Grip (2)
1) Palms down - parallel to the head
2) Thumbs on the sides of the sticks - facing each other
Describe the American Timpani Grip (2)
1) Thumbs neither on the top or the side - halfway in between
2) Palms neither perpindicular or parallel to the head of the instrument
Name 2 statements about tuning timpani
1) Being able to hum or sing intervals is a great skill
2) Tune the drum from the bottom up (apprach from below the desired tone)
Describe the French Timpani Grip (2)
1) Palms facing each other - perpindicular to head
2) Thumbs on top of the sticks
Ideally, where would a pitch tuned on the timpani sound it’s best?
Middle Range of the drum
Which grip is this?
French Grip
