The nature of baroque timpani, its performance practice and ways to emulate the baroque sound on the modern timpani / Muhammad Farhan Mohamad Safiruddin

Timpani or kettledrums are the instruments that arose in the 15th century and developed along with world modernization. Along the way until its appearance today, the timpani have gone through lots of modifications, in terms of size, tuning mechanisms, and skinheads. But it still retains the same characteristic shape of the timpani, resembling a bowl. This research study begins with a historical account of the origins of ancient timpani. This study examines the natures of the baroque timpani, its performance practice, and how to emulate the sound of baroque timpani on the modern timpani. It begins with a historical account of the origins of ancient timpani. I have accessed historical research literature throughout this undertaking and I was able to complete my research mostly through extensive reading and data collection. Thus, my study demonstrates the importance of knowing the historical background of the timpani as an ancient instrument.