There are numerous kinds of timpani mallets made by either the major percussion manufacturers or custom mallets made by individual timpanists or mallet manufacturers. Each mallet design has a distinct look and sound.
Timpani Playing in the Twenty-first Century
4th Movement > > There are several ways to tune the timpani for this movement . If only two timpani are available , the solution is simple . However , if three timpani are available ( 25 ” , 28 ” , 31 ” ) , tune the high F on the 25 ...
This volume contains the complete timpani parts for three Mahler symphonies, as well as extensive discussion of performance and overall place in the music.