2 pair of Vintage mike Balter T-3 General T-3 Balters , they’re green felt over wood core headed Timpani mallets staccato and general Multi-purpose can be used for Bass drum wood and temple blocks bells and more mallets / drum sticks. When using general-purpose mallets, timpani drums are versatile percussion instruments capable of producing a wide range of tones and dynamics. Vintage Drum Stick Exchange I sell Vintage Drum Sticks & Mallets - Wound, Unwound & Unwrapped. Up-cycle, Recycle, Repair, Rewrap, Restore or Repurpose. Their use is only limited by your own imagination ! Visit The Vintage Drum Stick Exchange’s eBay store at https://www.ebay.com/str/drumstickexchange - for SPECIALTY Multi-purpose DRUM STICKS, mallets, beaters and strikers.
Paired with the appropriate mallets, they contribute to the rich texture and depth of orchestral and ensemble music. Timpani (aka Kettle Drums) are pitched drums commonly used in orchestras, concert bands, marching bands, and percussion ensembles. Timpani are typically played in sets of two, three, four, and five instruments, with common sizes of 32″, 29″, 26″, 23″, and 20″.
These stick were “retired” from The Sō Percussion Ensemble, an American percussion quartet formed in 1999 and based in New York City. Composed of Josh Quillen, Adam Sliwinski, Jason Treuting, and Eric Cha-Beach, the group is well known for recording and touring internationally and for their work with composers such as Steve Reich, David Lang, Caroline Shaw, Bryce Dessner, Julia Wolfe, Vijay Iyer, Fred Frith, Angélica Negrón, Nathalie Joachim, Dan Trueman, Tristan Perich, Paul Lansky, Steven Mackey, Shara Nova, Martin Bresnick, Oscar Bettison, Evan Ziporyn, and Arvo Pärt. Originally formed when the members were students of Robert van Sice at the Yale School of Music, the group also continues to play works from the standard repertoire of percussion ensemble music—including works by composers such as John Cage, Julius Eastman, Pauline Oliveros, George Crumb, and Iannis Xenakis. In addition to their work with composers, the members of Sō Percussion produce original music, including large scale evening-length works. Sō Percussion has released albums on Cantaloupe Music, Nonesuch Records, Thrill Jockey, Brassland Records, and New Amsterdam Records The group is also known for their use of non-standard instruments and found sounds in performance and on recordings, such as scrap metal, rocks, flower pots, and an amplified cactus
Though there are hundreds of different makes and models of timpani mallets, beginning students will benefit from having a general-purpose felt-covered mallet, which is appropriate for most situations. You could also consider offering band directors or more advanced students a package of mallets to cover a wider array of applications. A good starting point would include a general mallet, plus harder (“staccato”) and softer (“legato”) versions. Most manufacturers do a great job of clearly identifying products for their intended purpose.
1. **Structure**: Timpani drums consist of a large hemispherical copper or fiberglass bowl with a drumhead stretched over the top. The drumhead is tensioned by a system of screws and a pedal mechanism, allowing the player to adjust the pitch of the drum.
2. **Pitch Adjustment**: The tensioning mechanism allows players to change the pitch of the drum by tightening or loosening the drumhead. Lowering the tension lowers the pitch, while raising the tension increases the pitch.
3. **Range**: Timpani drums come in various sizes, typically ranging from about 32 inches in diameter for the largest drum to 20 inches for the smallest. The larger drums produce lower pitches, while the smaller ones produce higher pitches.
4. **Playing Technique**: Timpani are played with specialized mallets, which vary in size, shape, and material. The player strikes the drumhead with the mallet to produce sound. The technique involves striking the drum at different points to achieve different tones and articulations.
5. **Mallets**: Timpani mallets come in various styles designed for different playing techniques and musical contexts:
- **General Mallets**: These are versatile mallets suitable for a wide range of playing styles and musical genres.
- **Hard Mallets**: Used for producing articulate and bright sounds, suitable for passages requiring clarity and projection.
- **Soft Mallets**: These mallets produce a warmer, more legato sound and are often used for softer passages and expressive playing.
- **Felt Mallets**: Mallets with a layer of felt on the striking surface, offering a softer, smoother sound ideal for lyrical passages and delicate dynamics.
- **Wooden Mallets**: These mallets produce a sharper attack and are often used for rhythmic passages and accents.
6. **Role in the Orchestra**: Timpani drums play a crucial role in the orchestra, providing rhythm, harmony, and color to the music. They often serve as the foundation of the percussion section and are used for accents, rolls, and melodic passages.
7. **Notation**: Timpani parts are typically notated on a staff with pitches corresponding to the drum's pitch. Dynamic markings, articulations, and special techniques are also indicated in the music to guide the player.
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Mint (NEW,NOS) — Looks like brand new, it Is Brand new with no evidence of any wear or handling
Excellent to Mint (EUC) — Looks almost new, shows only slightest evidence of gentle use. Possible retail display demo unit that’s been handled or has some shelf ware, but unused, but not Mint.
Excellent. Shows very light wear from little gentle use or handling l, but taken very good care of. May be a Retail display unit
Very Good to Excellent. Shows less than normal wear but has some noticeable wear in places
Very Good. Shows normal amount of wear for its age.
Good to Very Good. Shows a little more wear than usual.
Good Still has life is still in decent playable condition but shows slightly more than normal wear. Many vintage sticks fall in this category
Fair. Rough condition, but useable.
Poor Rough condition may need
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