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Indicator rail
Note
Pointer
Pointer
Note
Indicator rail
Adjuster
Adjustment nut
●
Adjusting the Pointer Position
First loosen the pointer lock nut and then turn the
adjuster as follows:
●
Pointer is located beyond the lower rail end
when heel of pedal is lowered fully (lowest
note)
→
Turn the adjuster to the left (counterclock-
wise) until the pointer is aligned with the
lowest note of the indicator.
●
Pointer moves beyond the upper rail end
before toe of pedal reaches end of stroke,
or
Pointer does not reach lower rail end when
heel of pedal is lowered fully (lowest sound)
→
Turn the adjuster to the right (clockwise) to
correct the pointer position as required.
After adjustment, securely tighten the pointer lock
nut.
c
Tuning Indicator Adjustment
The tuning indicator shows to which note the pedal is
set. After tuning the instrument, you must set each
note of the indicator to its proper position.
1
After you have tuned your timpani to the lowest
note of its tonal range, make sure that the pointer
is located within 10 mm from the pedal-side end
of the indicator rail.
* If not, adjust referring to “
Adjusting the Pointer
Position
”.
2
Slide the lowest note of the indicator (“A” in case
of a 26” timpani — see “
Standard Tonal Ranges
for Yamaha Timpani
” on page 6) to the position
where its center line coincides with the pointer.
3
Tune the instrument to the next higher pitch
(note) by moving the pedal, and then slide the
corresponding note on the rail to the respective
pointer position. Repeat for each note.
* The tuning indicator can be set to a desired angle
by loosening the indicator mounting screw using a
Phillips screwdriver.
Adjusting The Sound Of Your Timpani
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