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Can Most Timpani Players Play This Part?

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I've been working on a piece of music and I would like to know if this timpani part is feasible.

The notes and rhythms are flexible as long as the same general theme is followed.

Timpani Part.pdf

I don't think the rhythms will present any problem. I don't know enough about the timpani to say if the note changes will though. Looks good to me otherwise.

Typically, in a modern orchestra there are four Timpanis. From what I can see, rhythm won't be a problem however the notes being played might be.  

 

From the Young Composers Wiki:

 

 

"Although the individual drums may be tuned and used within an octave's range, it is suggested that the composer keep the ranges confined to a perfect fifth for each drum, where the tone is most centered and usable."

 

If given enough time, a Timpani player can however re-tune the instrument for a new key.

The last part will require fast and precise move of the lowest kettledrum, some timpani players don't like this, don't trust in the pedal that much, or have not enough skill to move the pedal that fast that precise, also little glissandos may be heard. Still, it is possible, maybe the last D-F-D-F will be annoying, unless you can reach that low F with other kettledrum

 

These are the common ranges of the timpani set

 

funtimp-1w.jpg

 

I've never moved a timpani pedal myself, but for some reason some players won't like to move it while playing,

 

Timpani-Pedal2.jpg

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That sounds very good. Now I can take that into consideration.

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