User manual YAMAHA TP-6200

[. . . ] Also, do not forget to remove dirt using a polishing cloth from time to time. · · 2 Nomenclature & Lubrication Head Protector Tuning Bolt Head Kettle Edge Hoop (Counter Hoop) Tuning Indicator (Tuning Gauge) Pointer Lock Nut Pointer Adjustment Knob Kettle PAC Adjustment Bolt Strut Caster The TP-50xx (H/G) / TP-70xx (H) series use a wing bolt on the PAC adjustment system. Base Tuning Pedal Caution Spring Tension Adjustment Bolt Never put your hands etc. under the pedal. Third Wheel (removable) G Lubrication Lubricate the moving parts of the tuning mechanism as shown in the diagram. This should be done at least once a year, or as needed. Points of lubrication * The illustrations on this page show a pedal timpani of the TP-6200 series. 3 Before Using The Pedal Timpani Your Yamaha pedal timpani is equipped with a plastic head carefully mounted and tuned (adjusted to a note) at the factory, and thus can be used after setup immediately. [. . . ] For details on precise tuning refer to "Adjusting The Sound Of Your Timpani" on the following page. Note As the head will stretch over time, readjustment should be performed periodically (starting with step 7 ) 5 Adjusting The Sound Of Your Timpani When using the pedal timpani for the first time after unpacking, make sure to set it up according to the instructions of section "Before Using The Pedal Timpani" on pages 4 and 5. z Head Tuning* (* Adjusting the head tension to a specific note) When loosening the tuning bolts, always loosen them by double the desired amount, and then return (retighten) them by half. When the sound lies within 1 halftone below the desired pitch after loosening the tuning bolts (repeatedly, if necessary), proceed with step 3. 1 Tuning is performed for the lowest sound (note) of the timpani. For this reason, the heel of the pedal must stay fully lowered during the tuning procedure. The proper lowest note (and tonal range) depends on the size of your timpani. For example, as shown in the figure below, the lowest sound of a 26" timpani should be tuned to A. When tuned properly, your Yamaha timpani will give you its full tonal range without being overtensioned. 3 Lightly strike the head with the mallet about 2 inch (5 cm) from the kettle edge at each tuning bolt. Check at which tuning bolt the sound is highest. G Pitch of highest sound higher than tuning note ¡ Loosen the corresponding tuning bolt by about 1/16 to 1/8 of a turn. First loosen the bolt by double the desired amount, and then return (retighten) it by half. After loosening the tuning bolt, repeat from the beginning of step 3. G Pitch of highest sound lower than tuning note ¡ Go to step 4. I Standard Tonal Ranges for Yamaha Timpani 32" (81cm) 29" (74cm) 26" (66cm) 23" (58cm) 20" (51cm) Keep the heel of the pedal fully lowered during the tuning procedure (steps 2 through 7 below) if not specified otherwise. 2 Strike the head and check the sound. The standard striking point is shown below. The standard striking point lies at distance B from the kettle edge, which corresponds to 1/4 to 1/3 of distance A (distance between kettle edge and center of head). 4 Striking point Pedal G Sound lower than tuning note ¡ Go to step 3. G Sound higher than tuning note ¡ Loosen tuning bolts by an equal amount in the order shown in the figure of step 5 on page 5. Tighten the other bolts little by little (by about 1/ 16 to 1/8 of a turn) until the sounds at the corresponding striking points match the pitch of the highest sound. Please note that tightening of one bolt will also raise the pitch at the neighboring and opposite tuning bolts. Thus, after tightening the tuning bolt with the lowest sound, first reconfirm the sound at the other tuning bolts before tightening the tuning bolt with the next lower sound. While alternately tightening the other bolts, do not touch the tuning bolt with the highest sound (reference pitch). Loosen all overtightened bolts according to the procedure described in step 3. When the pitch is approximately the same at each bolt, repeatedly depress the toe and heel of the pedal several times. 5 6 Adjusting The Sound Of Your Timpani x Pedal Adjustment 6 7 Repeat steps 3 through 5 until the pitch at each bolt is exactly the same. Check the sound by striking the head as described in step 2. G Sound lower than tuning note ¡ Tune the instrument by tightening all tuning bolts by an equal amount (max. G Sound higher than tuning note ¡ Tune the instrument by loosening all tuning bolts by an equal amount (max. 1/16 of a turn) according to the procedure described in step 3. After depressing the toe and heel of the pedal, turn the spring tension adjustment bolt as described below. [. . . ] and then remove the head together with the hoop. At this time, be careful not to lose any of the tuning bolts and prevent dust from adhering. Also, avoid touching the tuning bolt threads, as they are greased. Hoop G Interval For Head Replacement The maximum head life normally is approximately 2 years and depends on the frequency and duration of use. However, the head should always be replaced before the sound quality deteriorates dramatically. [. . . ]