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The tuning indicator shows where to set the pedal for each note. After tuning the instrument,
you must set each note on the indicator to its proper position.
1
After you have tuned your timpani to the low
-
est note of its tonal range, make sure that the
pointer is located within 1/16” – 1/8” from the
pedal-side end of the indicator rail.
* If not, refer to “Adjusting the Pointer Position”.
2
Slide the lowest note name marker on the indi
-
cator (“C” in the case of a 23” timpano*) to the
position where its center line coincides with the
pointer.
* “Usable Tonal Ranges for Yamaha Tim-
pani” on page 20.
3
Tune the instrument to the next highest pitch
(note) by moving the pedal, and then slide the
corresponding note name marker on the rail to
the respective pointer position. Repeat for each
remaining note.
n
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 the heel of the pedal is lowered fully
(lowest note).
g
Turn the adjuster to the left (counter clockwise)
until the pointer is aligned with the lowest note
of the indicator.
• Pointer moves beyond the upper rail end
before the toe of the pedal reaches the end of
its stroke, or pointer does not reach the lower
rail end when the heel of the pedal is lowered
fully (lowest sound).
g
Turn the adjuster to the right (clockwise) to
correct the pointer position as required.
Tuning Indicator Adjustment
Indicator Rail
Note Name
Marker
Pointer
* The “B” marker can
be replaced with the
provided “H” marker
to match playing
preferences.
Note Name Marker
Adjuster
Pointer Lock Nut
Adjuster Cover
* Replace the
cover after
adjusting.
Relocating the Tuning Indicator
The timpani is shipped with a universal style tun
-
ing indicator already attached however, the tuning
indicator can be relocated for German style tuning.
Using the supplied hex wrench, remove the two
bolts holding the tuning indicator in place as
shown in the diagram (right), 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
Mounting Bracket
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