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Timpani Ranges and Characteristics

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Tone Quality Timpani

Timpani Notation

timpani - Other Considerations Tuning and altering of the pitch is done through a pedal controlled by the foot. Ample time should be considered for pitch changes. Can add color, depth, and articulation to bass notes. Lower pitch fudge factor.

Notation Examples

Notation Conga

NOtation Drum Set

Ranges Chimes

Ranges Crotales

Ranges Orchestral Bells - Sounds up 2 octaves

Ranges Vibraphone

More on Vibes. . . Pure metalic tone with resonance Single lines as well as chords Blends well with woodwinds Pedal sustains pitch. Notes are not rolled unless specified.

Ranges Marimba - Depends. . .

More on the Marimba Warm, resonant and woody Brilliant in high register, but less projection (depending on mallet choice) Low Register Rocks! Four Mallet technique - avoid intervals more than an octave in each hand. Think about lower octave space Poor sustain - Rolls needed to sustain pitch

Ranges Xylophone

More on the Xylophone upper register - brittle and woody lower register is darker but less piercing Sounds up an octave rapid passages - single lines Although 4 mallet is possible, 2 mallet is more standard Rapid Decay - sustain with roll

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