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Before using your timpani for the first time be sure to carefully
read the instructions on

“Initial Preparation”

pages 6 and 7.

Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha Timpani.

Please read through this manual carefully as it contains impor-

tant information about 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 the Head .................................. 11

PEDAL TIMPANI

Owner’s Manual

TP3100(EA)

Series

TP3123(EA) / TP3126(EA) / TP3129(EA) / TP3132(EA)

English

tp3100ea_en_om.6pm

08.2.5, 9:28 AM

Summary of Contents for TP-3123

Page 1: ...ion about your instrument s care Contents Precautions 2 Nomenclature Lubrication 3 Transporting and Setting Up theTimpani 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 11 PEDAL TIMPANI Owner s Manual TP3100 EA Series T...

Page 2: ...pace under the pedal or base Serious injury can result if fingers or feet become pinched When rolling the timpani on its casters grip it by its frame and move it only on smooth flat surfaces 1 Do not move on sloping rough or gravel surfaces 2 Do not run with the timpani It may be difficult to stop the instrument which can cause injury or damage If the timpani must be carried do so with two or more...

Page 3: ... once a year or as needed A spray type lubricant is recommended Do not touch the lubricated parts Head Protector Pointer Lock Nut Hoop Counter Hoop Head Kettle Edge Caster Base Pointer Adjustment Knob Tuning Indicator Kettle Pedal Pedal Leg Sliding Leg Nomenclature Caution Never place your fingers or foot into the moving parts or the space under the pedal or base Serious injury can result if finge...

Page 4: ...ding leg then tighten the leg lock bolt at the chosen length Make sure that the marks on the sliding leg are aligned with the slit in the leg holder The casters may not function properly if the marks are misaligned Make sure the marks are properly aligned 1 First make sure that the casters are locked Fig A Then with the timpani posi tioned as shown in the illus tration below use both hands to loos...

Page 5: ...n the diagram below then slide the bolts through the holes on the tuning indicator from the opposite side In either position make sure that the note indicator bridge is easily viewable Tuning Indicator Bolt Tuning Indicator Bolt Universal Style Attachment German Style Attachment Stopper Caution Make sure your fingers do not get pinched be tween the pedal and kettle when folding the pedal or pedal ...

Page 6: ...this collar is uniform as shown in the illustration titled Cor rect Counter hoop Correct Kettle edge Collar Wrong Counter hoop Kettle edge Collar If the collar is not uniform illustration titled Wrong keep the heel of the pedal fully de pressed as shown in Fig C and align the head and hoop as shown in the illustration titled Cor rect 2 Make sure that the end of the wire tube is not disengaged from...

Page 7: ...e head as described in step 7 12 Strike the head lightly with the supplied mallet The standard striking point is shown below 6 Take your foot off the pedal Heel still moves up Repeat steps 4 through 6 Heel stays down Go to step 7 7 Put your foot on the pedal and fully depress it in either direction toe and heel Heel feels heavier than toe Go to step 8 Toe and heel feel equal Go to step 11 Heel fee...

Page 8: ...ng the tun ing bolt with the lowest sound again check the pitch at the other tuning bolts before tightening the tuning bolt with the next lowest pitch While alternately tightening the other bolts do not touch the tuning bolt with the highest pitch reference pitch Adjusting the Pitch Head Tuning 1 Tuning is adjusted on the lowest note of the tim pani For this reason the heel of the pedal must stay ...

Page 9: ... spring counteracting the tension of the head which allows you to freely change the pitch note of the instrument When the pedal is moved the pitch of the head will change and the bal ance spring ensures that the pedal angle pitch will not change when you remove your foot from the pedal Pedal Adjustment After depressing the toe and heel of the pedal turn the spring tension adjustment bolt as descri...

Page 10: ... next higher pitch note by moving the pedal and then slide the corre sponding note on the rail to the respective pointer position Repeat for each remaining note Indicator rail Pointer Indicator rail Note Note Pointer Adjuster Adjuster nut Adjusting the Pointer Position First loosen the pointer lock nut and then turn the ad juster as follows Pointer is located beyond the lower rail end when the hee...

Page 11: ... tuning bolt an additional 1 4 of a turn using the timpani key Repeat at least 4 times 4 Adjust the timpani as described on page 6 Initial Preparation starting with step 5 For precise tuning refer to the section Adjusting the Pitch on page 8 Cellophane tape Hoop Interval for head replacement The maximum head life normally is approximately 2 years and depends on the frequency and duration of use Ho...

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