MOUNT VERNON, WA BAND PROGRAM
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Timpani Ranges

32 D - B
28 E - C
26 A - F
23 D - B
20 F - D

Timpani Parts / Equipment

Strut
Bowl
Drumhead
Counter Hoo
Tuning Gauge
Spring Tension Knob
Pedal

Timpani Mute

Timpani Bowls Materials

Polished Copper
    Bright tone and great projection
Hammered Copper
    Darker More focused SounD
Fiberglass
    Painted a copper color, satin finish
    Good Sound

Timpani Mallets

Mallets
    General (Medium Felt)
    Soft (Soft Felt)
    Staccato (Hard Felt)
Grip
    German: (Like Matched Grip for Snare drum)
    French: Wrist burned so that the thumb are up (This is what we use at MVHS)

Sponsored by the Mount Vernon High School Band & Orchestra  Boosters Group
  • Home
    • Directors
  • Mariachi
  • Beginning Bands
    • 5th Grade Band Programs
    • Why Join Band?
    • Instrument Rentals
  • Middle Schools
    • La Venture Bands Performance Calendar >
      • LaVenture Bands Current Events and Assignments
      • LaVenture Printable Music
      • LaVenture Bands Spring Band Events
      • Concert Recording
      • About
      • LaVenture Band Resources and References
      • Jazz Ensemble >
        • Jazz Resources and References
        • Jazz Practice Tracks
    • Mt. Baker Middle School >
      • Important Information
      • Ensembles
    • Summer Middle School Music Camp
  • High School
    • Documents and Fees
    • High School Ensembles >
      • Audition
      • Works Performed
      • MVHS Band Camp
    • Instrument Technique >
      • Flute Technique
      • Oboe Technique
      • Clarinet & Bass Clarinet Technique
      • Bassoon Technique
      • Saxophone Technique
      • Trumpet Technique
      • French Horn Technique
      • Trombone Technqiue
      • Euphonium Technique
      • Tuba Technique
      • Concert Snare vs. Marching Snare Technique
      • Mallet Percussion Technique
      • Timpani
      • Auxiliary Percussion Technique
      • Jazz Drum Set Techniques
    • Student Honor Groups
    • Summer Music Camps
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Practice Tips
  • Private Lessons
  • High School Parent Info
  • History/Alumni
  • MVHS Audition Info