NAfME Webinar: Pedal to the Metal- DIY Timpani Repair for Directors

Fix your timpani issues without calling a technician, if you even have one available! Designed with middle and high school band directors in mind, this webinar equips you with the skills to identify and fix common timpani problems. You’ll lightly explore the mechanics of timpani to get a sense of how they work and then dive into troubleshooting techniques to resolve frequently seen headaches such as pedals that won’t stay in place, malfunctioning tuning gauges, and mystery rattles or squeaks that you just can’t nail down. As a bonus, you’ll also learn how to clear heads to reduce those pesky overtones. By the end of this session, you will be equipped with a literal and figurative toolbox of fixes. When you have an issue in the middle of a rehearsal, you can walk over to your toolbox, grab the right tool, fix the issue, and get back to rehearsal, proving once again that not all superheroes wear capes.