it is played with a hand
Timpani
The timpani are large drums that are tuned using a foot pedal. When you press down on the pedal the pitch of the timpani rises, and when you release the pedal the pitch falls. The timpani are played usually with soft sticks, or mallets, but sometimes the player is directed to play with wooden mallets or even maracas (shakers)! Timpani are made with a copper or fibreglass shell and a plastic head (drum skin). Just an FYI, timpani is an Italian word, making the singular timpano, and the plural timpani.
If the timpani are not covered, their heads can be cut or damaged, altering the pitch. Another reason is that dirt can get in the space between the head and the rim, causing a buzz when the drum is played
The timpani are in the percussion section.
They change the pitch of the timpani.
Yes, a timpani can be tuned.
it is called the timpani which is the other name for the kettledrum
It changes the pitch of the Timpani.
It changes the pitch of the timpani/tympani
It can be Timpani or Tympani. They are both accepted by many.
Natasha Timpani goes by Tosh.
There are a lot of famous timpani players out there. Some well known timpani players are: Vic Firth and Stanley Leonard.