Tympani | Musical Concepts

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Tympani | Musical Concepts

Investigate the tympani with Principle Percussionist Kenyon Williams of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra. Williams demonstrates the specialized features of the tympani, including the different mallets that are used and the foot pedal that allows the instrument to be tuned.
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