Timpani Technique

Question 1

Pitch range of the 26” timpani

Answer 1

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

Question 2

American grip

Answer 2

1. Thumbs neither on top or the side - halfway in between
2. Palms neither perpendicular or parallel to head

Question 3

Roll speed for each drum

Answer 3

lower = slower
higher = faster

Question 4

Pitch range of the 29” timpani

Answer 4

F below the staff to C (2nd space)

Question 5

French grip

Answer 5

thumbs on top, palms facing each other

Question 6

Pitch range of 32” timpani

Answer 6

D below staff to A (1st space)

Question 7

Type of roll used on timpani

Answer 7

single bounce roll

Question 8

pitch range of 23” timpani

Answer 8

2nd space C to 5th line A

Question 9

german grip

Answer 9

palms facing down, thumbs facing each other