Although not usually stated in the score (excepting the occasional request to use wooden sticks), timpanists will change sticks to suit the nature of the music. However, the choice during a performance is subjective and depends on the timpanist's preference and occasionally the wishes of the conductor. Thus, most timpanists own a great number of sticks. The weight of the stick, size and latent surface area of the head, materials used for the shaft, core, and wrap, and method used to wrap the head all contribute to the timbre the stick produces.Slow Motion of Timpani Technique | Percussion Research. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
Although not usually stated in the score (excepting the occasional request to use wooden sticks), timpanists will change sticks to suit the nature of the music. However, the choice during a performance is subjective and depends on the timpanist's preference and occasionally the wishes of the conductor Thus, most timpanists own a great number of stick,s. The weight of the stick, size and latent surface area of the head, materials used for the shaft, core and wrap, and method used to wrap the head all contribute. to the timbre the stick produces.Slow Motion of Timpani Technique | Percussion Research. Retrieved 7 December 2012.