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! 👍

Me playing timpani for DCI championship with the Glassmen

Me playing timpani for DCI championship with the Glassmen

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