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TP3100(EA)
TP3123(EA) / TP3126(EA) / TP3129(EA) / TP3132(EA)
Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha Timpani.
Please read through this manual carefully as it contains impor-
tant information about your instrument's care.
Before using your timpani for the first time be sure to carefully
read the instructions on "Initial Preparation" pages 6 and 7.
Precautions ................................................. 2
Nomenclature & Lubrication ..................... 3
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 .................................. 11
PEDAL TIMPANI
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Series TP3123(EA) / TP3126(EA) / TP3129(EA) / TP3132(EA) Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha Timpani. Please read through this manual carefully as it contains impor- tant information about your instrument’s care. Before using your timpani for the first time be sure to carefully read the instructions on “Initial Preparation”... -
Page 2: Precautions
Precautions Always use the timpani in a safe manner. In order to prevent damage or injury, we urge you to carefully read and follow the instructions listed below. In the case of use by young children, we recommend proper guidance be given by a knowledge- able adult. -
Page 3: Nomenclature & Lubrication
Nomenclature & Lubrication ■ Nomenclature Head Protector Kettle Edge Head Tuning Bolt Tuning Indicator Hoop (Counter Hoop) Pointer Lock Nut Kettle Pointer Adjustment Knob Leg Lock Bolt Handle Base Pedal Sliding Leg Spring Tension Adjustment Bolt Caster Pedal Leg Supplied Accessories Caution •... -
Page 4: Transporting And Setting Up The Timpani
Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani ■ Setting up the Timpani Gently lower the pedal section. The TP-3100(EA) series features a folding design to reduce the space required to store or transport the tim- pani. Use the procedure described below when setting up or storing the timpani. -
Page 5: Adjusting Pedal Height
Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani ■ Transporting Turn the timpani over and extend and secure the other leg. Make sure that the marks on the slid- When moving the timpani over a distance, such as from ing leg are aligned with the slit in the leg holder. room to room, make sure that the instrument is carried by at least two persons. -
Page 6: Initial Preparation
Initial Preparation Your Yamaha timpani is equipped with a plastic head carefully mounted and adjusted at the factory. However, new heads tend to stretch during shipping and storage, so it may be necessary to re-tune the instrument before using. Please perform the following steps to check and, if necessary, readjust your instrument. - Page 7 Initial Preparation Using the supplied timpani key, tighten the tun- Tighten each tuning bolt by 1/8 of a turn (45°) in ing bolts by 1/4 of a turn (90°) in the order shown the order shown in step below. It is very important to always turn all tuning •...
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Page 8: Adjusting The Pitch
26" timpani should be tuned to A. When tuned properly, your Yamaha timpani will play through- Lightly strike the head with the mallet about 2 out its full tonal range with balanced tension in inches (5 cm) from the kettle edge at each tuning the paddle. -
Page 9: Pedal Adjustment
● Pedal balance spring mechanism Your Yamaha timpani is equipped with a unique pedal balance spring mechanism (a coil spring counteracting the tension of the head) which allows you to freely change the pitch (note) of the instrument. -
Page 10: Tuning Indicator Adjustment
→ Turn the adjuster to the left (counter clockwise) case of a 26" timpani—see “Standard Tonal until the pointer is aligned with the lowest note Ranges for Yamaha Timpani” on page 8) to the of the indicator. position where its center line coincides with the •... -
Page 11: Replacing The Head
Place the new head with the hoop on the kettle. timpani. When using a Yamaha timpani head, make sure its YAMAHA logo is on the side opposite the pedal. The hoop must be re-mounted in the same posi- Caution tion as marked with cellophane tape in step .