Owner's Manual
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...(EA) Owner's Manual Thank you for the first time be sure to carefully read through this manual carefully as it contains important information about your timpani for purchasing a Yamaha Timpani. Contents Precautions 2 Nomenclature & Lubrication 3 Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani ... 4 Setting up the Timpani 4 Adjusting Pedal Height 5 Transporting 5 Relocating the Tuning Indicator 5 Initial Preparation 6 Adjusting the Pitch 8 Head Tuning 8 Pedal Adjustment 9 Tuning Indicator Adjustment 10 Replacing the Head...
...(EA) Owner's Manual Thank you for the first time be sure to carefully read through this manual carefully as it contains important information about your timpani for purchasing a Yamaha Timpani. Contents Precautions 2 Nomenclature & Lubrication 3 Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani ... 4 Setting up the Timpani 4 Adjusting Pedal Height 5 Transporting 5 Relocating the Tuning Indicator 5 Initial Preparation 6 Adjusting the Pitch 8 Head Tuning 8 Pedal Adjustment 9 Tuning Indicator Adjustment 10 Replacing the Head...
Owner's Manual
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... timpani (inside the tuning indicator, base, lugs, etc.) • Do not use by a knowledgeable adult. Caution • Replace torn heads as soon as an unstable riser or sloped surface. Keep small children away from the instrument. • Never place your hands inside any of the parts of use the mallet for anything besides playing the instrument. Do not...
... timpani (inside the tuning indicator, base, lugs, etc.) • Do not use by a knowledgeable adult. Caution • Replace torn heads as soon as an unstable riser or sloped surface. Keep small children away from the instrument. • Never place your hands inside any of the parts of use the mallet for anything besides playing the instrument. Do not...
Owner's Manual
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... once a year, or as needed. * A spray type lubricant is recommended. * Do not touch the lubricated parts. 3 Nomenclature & Lubrication ■ Nomenclature Head Protector Head Tuning Bolt Tuning Indicator Pointer Lock Nut Pointer Adjustment Knob Leg Lock Bolt Handle Kettle Edge Lug Hoop (Counter Hoop) Kettle Spring Tension Adjustment Bolt Sliding Leg Base Caster Pedal Leg Pedal Supplied Accessories • Tuning Key 1 • Mallets 1 set •...
... once a year, or as needed. * A spray type lubricant is recommended. * Do not touch the lubricated parts. 3 Nomenclature & Lubrication ■ Nomenclature Head Protector Head Tuning Bolt Tuning Indicator Pointer Lock Nut Pointer Adjustment Knob Leg Lock Bolt Handle Kettle Edge Lug Hoop (Counter Hoop) Kettle Spring Tension Adjustment Bolt Sliding Leg Base Caster Pedal Leg Pedal Supplied Accessories • Tuning Key 1 • Mallets 1 set •...
Owner's Manual
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...below when setting up the Timpani The TP-3100(EA) series features a folding design to reduce the space required to loosen the left and right side lock bolts. B) Fig. B Loosen the lock bolts until the large metal washer comes out of the guide hole. (Fig. C Lock Bolts Fig. Make sure .... Caution Never place your fingers or foot into the guide hole. A). The casters may not function properly if the marks are locked (Fig. Tighten until the large metal washer shown in Fig. Guide Hole Fig. Make sure the marks are aligned with the guide hole shown in Fig. Loosen the ...
...below when setting up the Timpani The TP-3100(EA) series features a folding design to reduce the space required to loosen the left and right side lock bolts. B) Fig. B Loosen the lock bolts until the large metal washer comes out of the guide hole. (Fig. C Lock Bolts Fig. Make sure .... Caution Never place your fingers or foot into the guide hole. A). The casters may not function properly if the marks are locked (Fig. Tighten until the large metal washer shown in Fig. Guide Hole Fig. Make sure the marks are aligned with the guide hole shown in Fig. Loosen the ...
Owner's Manual
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... for German style tuning (performer's right side). In either position, make sure that the note indicator bridge is dropped or falls from room to store or pack up the tim- Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani ...tuning indicator already attached (performer's left and right legs. 8 When it comes time to room, make sure that the instrument is shipped with the slit in the diagram below . pani, simply reverse the setup procedure order. Caution Make sure your fingers do not get pinched between the pedal and kettle when folding the pedal or pedal base. Using the supplied...
... for German style tuning (performer's right side). In either position, make sure that the note indicator bridge is dropped or falls from room to store or pack up the tim- Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani ...tuning indicator already attached (performer's left and right legs. 8 When it comes time to room, make sure that the instrument is shipped with the slit in the diagram below . pani, simply reverse the setup procedure order. Caution Make sure your fingers do not get pinched between the pedal and kettle when folding the pedal or pedal base. Using the supplied...
Owner's Manual
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...or foot into the adjuster as shown in Fig. C, proceed with a plastic head carefully mounted and adjusted at the factory. If the pedal position is as shown in Fig. C, and align the head and hoop as shown in Fig. Fig. Initial Preparation Your Yamaha ...timpani is equipped with step 5. However, new heads tend to stretch during shipping and storage, so it will return otherwise. Please perform the following steps to re-tune the instrument before using. Please make sure that the end of the wire tube is not disengaged from the adjuster of the pedal is fully lowered, perform...
...or foot into the adjuster as shown in Fig. C, proceed with a plastic head carefully mounted and adjusted at the factory. If the pedal position is as shown in Fig. C, and align the head and hoop as shown in Fig. Fig. Initial Preparation Your Yamaha ...timpani is equipped with step 5. However, new heads tend to stretch during shipping and storage, so it will return otherwise. Please perform the following steps to re-tune the instrument before using. Please make sure that the end of the wire tube is not disengaged from the adjuster of the pedal is fully lowered, perform...
Owner's Manual
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...; Head is tightened too much . Note As the head will stretch over time, readjustment should be loosened. ing bolts by 1/4 of a turn . D , and remover your foot on the pedal and fully depress it by 1/8 of a turn all other tuning bolts in the order shown in Fig. Return the pedal to "Adjusting the Pitch" on precise tuning refer to the position shown...
...; Head is tightened too much . Note As the head will stretch over time, readjustment should be loosened. ing bolts by 1/4 of a turn . D , and remover your foot on the pedal and fully depress it by 1/8 of a turn all other tuning bolts in the order shown in Fig. Return the pedal to "Adjusting the Pitch" on precise tuning refer to the position shown...
Owner's Manual
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...set it by half. Please note that tightening one bolt also raises the pitch at each tuning bolt. For example, as shown in the chart below the desired pitch after tightening the tuning bolt with the lowest sound, again check the pitch at the other bolts, do not touch the tuning ...striking points match the pitch of the pedal fully lowered during the tuning procedure. Adjusting the Pitch When using the timpani for Yamaha Timpani 32" (81cm) 29" (74cm) 26" (66cm) 23" (58cm) Keep the heel of the highest sound. The standard striking point is higher than the tuning note → Go ...
...set it by half. Please note that tightening one bolt also raises the pitch at each tuning bolt. For example, as shown in the chart below the desired pitch after tightening the tuning bolt with the lowest sound, again check the pitch at the other bolts, do not touch the tuning ...striking points match the pitch of the pedal fully lowered during the tuning procedure. Adjusting the Pitch When using the timpani for Yamaha Timpani 32" (81cm) 29" (74cm) 26" (66cm) 23" (58cm) Keep the heel of the highest sound. The standard striking point is higher than the tuning note → Go ...
Owner's Manual
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... a time, as de- Serious injury can result if fingers or feet become pinched. scribed in step 2. • Sound is lower than 3 rotations at once, and re-check the adjustment every 2 turns by pressing the toe and heel of the pedal. If the pitch does not change to a higher pitch (note). 9 After tuning, perform ■ Pedal Adjustment and then ■ Tuning Indicator Adjustment. Use the supplied spring adjustment wrench...
... a time, as de- Serious injury can result if fingers or feet become pinched. scribed in step 2. • Sound is lower than 3 rotations at once, and re-check the adjustment every 2 turns by pressing the toe and heel of the pedal. If the pitch does not change to a higher pitch (note). 9 After tuning, perform ■ Pedal Adjustment and then ■ Tuning Indicator Adjustment. Use the supplied spring adjustment wrench...
Owner's Manual
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Indicator rail Pointer Indicator rail Note Pointer Note Adjuster Adjuster nut 10 After tuning the instrument, you must set the pedal for each note. Repeat for each remaining note. ● Adjusting the Pointer Position First loosen the pointer lock nut and then turn the adjuster as required. Adjusting the Pitch ■ Tuning Indicator Adjustment The tuning indicator shows where to set each note on the indicator to its proper position. 1 After...
Indicator rail Pointer Indicator rail Note Pointer Note Adjuster Adjuster nut 10 After tuning the instrument, you must set the pedal for each note. Repeat for each remaining note. ● Adjusting the Pointer Position First loosen the pointer lock nut and then turn the adjuster as required. Adjusting the Pitch ■ Tuning Indicator Adjustment The tuning indicator shows where to set each note on the indicator to its proper position. 1 After...
Owner's Manual
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... years, the following problems may occur: • It may become impossible to tune the head to the proper pitch range. • It may become impossible to the kettle's edge. Also, avoid touching the tuning bolt threads, as they are centered on the side opposite the pedal. Hoop Pedal Cellophane tape * Be careful not to make any of a turn using a Yamaha timpani head, make...
... years, the following problems may occur: • It may become impossible to tune the head to the proper pitch range. • It may become impossible to the kettle's edge. Also, avoid touching the tuning bolt threads, as they are centered on the side opposite the pedal. Hoop Pedal Cellophane tape * Be careful not to make any of a turn using a Yamaha timpani head, make...