Owner's Manual
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...) 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. Before using your instrument's care. 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...
...) 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. Before using your instrument's care. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...operating the pedal, do so with two or more persons, make sure to overturn. Bumping into the moving parts or the space under the pedal or base. Keep small children away from the instrument. • Never place your hands inside the tuning indicator, base, lugs, etc.) • Do not use by ...gravel surfaces. 2. Precautions Always use the timpani in injury or cause it can result if fingers or feet become damaged. 2 In order to carefully read and follow the instructions listed below. The torn edge of the timpani (inside any of the parts of the head is sharp ...
...operating the pedal, do so with two or more persons, make sure to overturn. Bumping into the moving parts or the space under the pedal or base. Keep small children away from the instrument. • Never place your hands inside the tuning indicator, base, lugs, etc.) • Do not use by ...gravel surfaces. 2. Precautions Always use the timpani in injury or cause it can result if fingers or feet become damaged. 2 In order to carefully read and follow the instructions listed below. The torn edge of the timpani (inside any of the parts of the head is sharp ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 • Hex Wrench 1 • Spring Adjustment Wrench 1 Caution Never place your fingers or foot into the moving parts indicated by the arrows in the diagram...
... 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 • Hex Wrench 1 • Spring Adjustment Wrench 1 Caution Never place your fingers or foot into the moving parts indicated by the arrows in the diagram...
Owner's Manual
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... guide hole shown in Fig. B) Fig. Make sure that the casters are aligned with the slit in the illustration 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. The casters may not function ...Sliding Leg Mark Leg Lock Bolt Caution Never place your fingers or foot into the guide hole. B aligns with the timpani positioned as shown in the leg holder. B fits completely into the moving parts or the space under the pedal or base. Serious injury can result if fingers or feet become ...
... guide hole shown in Fig. B) Fig. Make sure that the casters are aligned with the slit in the illustration 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. The casters may not function ...Sliding Leg Mark Leg Lock Bolt Caution Never place your fingers or foot into the guide hole. B aligns with the timpani positioned as shown in the leg holder. B fits completely into the moving parts or the space under the pedal or base. Serious injury can result if fingers or feet become ...
Owner's Manual
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...tuning (performer's right side). Make sure that the instrument is carried by the lugs so that the note indicator bridge is off of the left side) however, the tuning indicator can result if fingers or feet become pinched. ■ Adjusting Pedal Height Loosen the stopper and use the height adjustment... universal style tuning indicator already attached (performer's left and right legs. 8 When it comes time to room, make sure that the pedal frame is easily viewable. 6 Turn the timpani over smooth surfaces such as when changing stage setups, etc. Transporting and Setting Up the...
...tuning (performer's right side). Make sure that the instrument is carried by the lugs so that the note indicator bridge is off of the left side) however, the tuning indicator can result if fingers or feet become pinched. ■ Adjusting Pedal Height Loosen the stopper and use the height adjustment... universal style tuning indicator already attached (performer's left and right legs. 8 When it comes time to room, make sure that the pedal frame is easily viewable. 6 Turn the timpani over smooth surfaces such as when changing stage setups, etc. Transporting and Setting Up the...
Owner's Manual
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... the factory. C, and align the head and hoop as shown in the illustration titled "Correct". 2 Make sure that the width of this position, as it may be necessary to check and, if necessary, readjust your fingers or foot into the adjuster as shown in this collar ...Wrong 3 If the heel of the pedal is not disengaged from the adjuster of the wire tube is fully lowered as shown in Fig. A. Please perform the following steps to re-tune the instrument before using. B Adjuster Wire tube Fig. Please make sure that the end of the tuning indicator as in the illustration titled "...
... the factory. C, and align the head and hoop as shown in the illustration titled "Correct". 2 Make sure that the width of this position, as it may be necessary to check and, if necessary, readjust your fingers or foot into the adjuster as shown in this collar ...Wrong 3 If the heel of the pedal is not disengaged from the adjuster of the wire tube is fully lowered as shown in Fig. A. Please perform the following steps to re-tune the instrument before using. B Adjuster Wire tube Fig. Please make sure that the end of the tuning indicator as in the illustration titled "...
Owner's Manual
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... stays down , the pitch is too tight and should be performed periodically (starting with the supplied mallet. If the pedal stops in Fig. The standard striking point is complete. C. Return the pedal to "Adjusting the Pitch" on precise tuning refer to the position shown in Fig. Note As the head will stretch over time, readjustment should be used. Striking point The...
... stays down , the pitch is too tight and should be performed periodically (starting with the supplied mallet. If the pedal stops in Fig. The standard striking point is complete. C. Return the pedal to "Adjusting the Pitch" on precise tuning refer to the position shown in Fig. Note As the head will stretch over time, readjustment should be used. Striking point The...
Owner's Manual
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... the head and check the sound. Thus, after loosening the tuning bolts (repeatedly, if necessary), proceed with step 3. 3 Lightly strike the head with the next lowest pitch. Adjusting the Pitch When using the timpani for Yamaha Timpani 32" (81cm) 29" (74cm) 26" (66cm) 23" (58cm) Keep the heel of a turn . The pitch of the lowest note (and the tonal range...
... the head and check the sound. Thus, after loosening the tuning bolts (repeatedly, if necessary), proceed with step 3. 3 Lightly strike the head with the next lowest pitch. Adjusting the Pitch When using the timpani for Yamaha Timpani 32" (81cm) 29" (74cm) 26" (66cm) 23" (58cm) Keep the heel of a turn . The pitch of the lowest note (and the tonal range...
Owner's Manual
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... tuned to a higher pitch (note). 9 After tuning, perform ■ Pedal Adjustment and then ■ Tuning Indicator Adjustment. Caution Never place your foot from the pedal after a specific point. ● Pedal balance spring mechanism Your Yamaha timpani is moved, the pitch of a turn ). • Sound is higher than 3 rotations at each bolt is exactly the same. 7 Check the sound by an equal amount (max. 1/16 of the head will change...
... tuned to a higher pitch (note). 9 After tuning, perform ■ Pedal Adjustment and then ■ Tuning Indicator Adjustment. Caution Never place your foot from the pedal after a specific point. ● Pedal balance spring mechanism Your Yamaha timpani is moved, the pitch of a turn ). • Sound is higher than 3 rotations at each bolt is exactly the same. 7 Check the sound by an equal amount (max. 1/16 of the head will change...
Owner's Manual
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... when the heel of the pedal is lowered fully (lowest note). → Turn the adjuster to the left (counter clockwise) until the pointer is lowered fully (lowest sound) → Turn the adjuster to the right (clockwise) to the respective pointer position. Repeat for each note. Adjusting the Pitch ■ Tuning Indicator Adjustment The tuning indicator shows where to set each note on the indicator to...
... when the heel of the pedal is lowered fully (lowest note). → Turn the adjuster to the left (counter clockwise) until the pointer is lowered fully (lowest sound) → Turn the adjuster to the right (clockwise) to the respective pointer position. Repeat for each note. Adjusting the Pitch ■ Tuning Indicator Adjustment The tuning indicator shows where to set each note on the indicator to...
Owner's Manual
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...on the side opposite the pedal. At this time, make sure its YAMAHA logo is left on and used more than two years, the following problems may occur: • It may become impossible to tune the head to the proper pitch range. • It may become impossible to replace the head with the ... tensioned and its moving parts. When using the timpani key. Repeat at least 4 times. 4 Adjust the timpani as they are centered on page 6 "Initial Preparation" starting with cellophane tape in the same position as it was prior to them. Also, avoid touching the tuning bolt threads, as described...
...on the side opposite the pedal. At this time, make sure its YAMAHA logo is left on and used more than two years, the following problems may occur: • It may become impossible to tune the head to the proper pitch range. • It may become impossible to replace the head with the ... tensioned and its moving parts. When using the timpani key. Repeat at least 4 times. 4 Adjust the timpani as they are centered on page 6 "Initial Preparation" starting with cellophane tape in the same position as it was prior to them. Also, avoid touching the tuning bolt threads, as described...