Besides the obvious, I mean. Difference in sound? In durability? In price? Why would one be favored over the other?
2007-03-08 16:47:38 · 3 answers · asked by joedeshon 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Fiberglass timpani are much lighter than copper. They are also much less expensive. If you are using them to haul to the football field for marching band, I would reccommend them. If you are using them for a concert, I wouldn't ever use fiberglass.
Copper is the traditional material, and there are several kinds available. The cheaper copper timpani are lighter weight (and still sound better than fiberglass). A really good set of timpani will cost you an average of $10,000 a piece (less for the smaller, more for the bigger) and the largest one will weight upwards of 200 pounds. If you are a timpanist or a band director and can afford to go with high quality equipment, it is worth the money. Timpani are not a purchase that will lose their value as long as you take care of them. They are a good investment, and I promise you will hear a difference.
2007-03-12 05:18:22 · answer #1 · answered by Meridith 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was waiting to find out also. I'm sorry I don't know the answer. I'm sure a timpani made out of wood will have a better, warmer sound than one made out of fiberglass. The fiberglass will be much lighter as you already realize this I am sure. I hope this was some help.
2007-03-11 13:34:58 · answer #2 · answered by chazzer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't play the Timpani but I could explain how its made the copper is smaller than the fiberglass I wish I could help u some more but I play the flute sorry me no percussion OK.
2007-03-16 08:51:43 · answer #3 · answered by K-Bizzy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋