Timpani Head Change

How to change, tune, and clear a timpano head.

— GEAR USED —
23-inch Yamaha 7000 Series Timp
25-inch Remo Renaissance Clear Timp Head
Yamaha Timpani Tuning Keys
DrumDial
Clevelander Bamboo Large Classic Ball Timpani Mallets (CDB5)
Lith-Ease White Lithium Grease
Teflon Tape
Some 2-by-4 blocks
Bag-o-rags

— CONTENTS —
00:00 - Stuff You'll Need
00:58 - When to Change Heads
01:17 - Blocking the Pedal
02:18 - Mark the Rim
02:36 - Note the Starting Pitch
02:58 - Removing the Old Head & Rim
03:48 - Add Teflon Tape to the Bowl
04:07 - Placing the New Head & Rim
04:41 - Lubricate the Tension Rods
05:04 - Centering the New Head
05:23 - Initial Head Tensioning
06:46 - Check Head Range
07:13 - Head Clearing
08:44 - Checking with a DrumDial
10:18 - Mark the Change Date
10:34 - Sound Check & Settling
11:19 - Timpani Head Selection

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"Cuban Sandwich" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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