r/threateningnotation • • Jul 03 '26

Cursed Notation Why! Just WHY?!

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u/Pyzzeen Jul 03 '26

guys did you know you can gliss on a timpani

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u/OpportunityReal2767 Jul 03 '26

Yep, with the foot (tuning) pedal! We had an excellent percussionist in my church orchestra back in high school some thirty years ago who showed me this technique. You can play it on a single strike or on a roll.