Timpani Strokes: The Staccato Stroke
The legato stroke is an advancing stroke for the timpani. The staccato stroke helps articulate rhythms without having to move to a harder mallet. The speed of the stroke should be faster than the legato stroke. The tempo of the piece shouldn't be affected by the difference in strokes.
The staccato stroke uses all limited hinges in your arm. The energy should come from the elbow, wrist, and finger hinges.
This stroke is best used for notes with notes with shorter values such as eighth notes and sixteenth notes. By doing the staccato stroke, the sound and articulation will carry across the ensemble.
The staccato stroke uses all limited hinges in your arm. The energy should come from the elbow, wrist, and finger hinges.
This stroke is best used for notes with notes with shorter values such as eighth notes and sixteenth notes. By doing the staccato stroke, the sound and articulation will carry across the ensemble.