The acoustics of timpani, including the art of tuning and clearing timpani heads have long fascinated timpanists. Pro timpanist and percussion scholar Richard K. Jones delves into this intriguing subject in his comprehensive and eye opening webbook, “The Well-Tempered Timpani”.
Devoted to understanding the physics of timpani and the intricacies of fine-tuning the instrument, Richard’s work tackles questions such as how and why timpani produce their unique sound and how we can enhance their tonal quality. A terrific and unique resource for all timpanists!
Leave a Reply