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Thank you for purchasing Yamaha Timpani.
Please read through this manual carefully as it contains
important 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
Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani ...........4
Setting up the Timpani ....................................................4
Adjusting Pedal Height ...................................................5
Transporting ...................................................................5
Initial Preparation ..................................................6
Adjusting the Pitch ...............................................8
Head Tuning ...................................................................8
Pedal Adjustment ...........................................................9
Tuning Indicator Adjustment ............................. 10
Adjusting the Pointer Position .......................................10
Replacing the Head ............................................ 11
PEDAL TIMPANI
TP3300
TP3323 / TP3326 / TP3329 / TP3332
Owner's Manual
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
PEDAL TIMPANI TP3300 series TP3323 / TP3326 / TP3329 / TP3332 Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing Yamaha Timpani. Please read through this manual carefully as it contains important 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
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Handling caution • Replace torn heads as soon as possible. The torn edge of • When operating the pedal, do not touch the hoop, head, the head is sharp and can cut hands or fingers. or tuning indicator. Fingers may become caught or • Do not put your hands inside any of the parts of the pinched resulting in injury. timpani (inside the tuning indicator, base, frame, etc.) • Do not use the mallet for anything besides playing the Tuning bolt Head Hoop instrument. Do not allow children strike others with the mallet as it can cause injury or become damaged. Tuning Indicator Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument. -
Page 3: Nomenclature & Lubrication
This should be done at least once a year, or as needed. * A spray type lubricant is recommended. * Do not touch the lubricated parts. * Please use Yamaha care products for daily mainte- nance. -
Page 4: Transporting And Setting Up The Timpani
Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani n Setting up the Timpani Loosen the leg lock bolt w , extend the sliding leg to the desired length e , then tighten the leg lock The TP3300 series features a folding design to re- bolt w . -
Page 5: Adjusting Pedal Height
Transporting and Setting Up the Timpani n Transporting Unfold the pedal unit u until the unit stops, then turn both lock bolts t in the opposite direction When moving the timpani over a distance, such as described in step until tight. from 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 Put your foot on the pedal and fully depress it in Tap the head lightly with the mallet. either direction (toe and heel). The standard striking point is shown below. • Toe and heel feel equal → Go to step • Heel feels lighter than toe (*1) The standard striking →...
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Page 8: Adjusting The Pitch
(repeatedly, if est sound of a 26" timpani should be tuned to A. necessary), proceed with step When tuned properly, your Yamaha timpani will play throughout its full tonal range with balanced Lightly strike the head with the mallet about 2 tension in 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 counteract- ing the tension of the head) which allows you to freely change the pitch (note) of the instrument. -
Page 10: Tuning Indicator Adjustment
* “Standard Tonal Ranges for Yamaha Tim- • Pointer moves beyond the upper rail end be- pani” on page 8. fore the toe of the pedal reaches the end of its... -
Page 11: Replacing The Head
Place the new head with the hoop on the kettle. bolts. 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 . - Page 12 ZP41470 版次 ： 14xx R0 Printed in Japan...