Timpani Tuning Challenge #1 (happy birthday)
Today’s challenge is called "Timpani Tuning Challenge (happy birthday)"!🥳 (You can download the PDF via the link)
This challenge is inspired by my DCI (Drum Corps International) days as a timpanist of the Glassmen, where I played basically a tuba part on 5 drums. This challenge will have you play the famous happy birthday song on 2 and 3 drums because we don’t always have 5 drums, right? Here are some pictures from my DCI days.
This challenge will train your ability to:
Plan tuning changes with a limited number of drums
Work on pedaling
Tune correctly & quickly
Keep the phrasing going while pedaling
If you dare to do the challenge in public, please tag me on Instagram @chihiroplayspercussion with the hashtag #timpanituningchallenge - GOOD LUCK! 👍