← All postsDecember 07, 2020

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.

Me playing timpani for DCI championship with the Glassmen
Me playing timpani for DCI championship with the Glassmen

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! 👍