Timpani Drumheads Survival Guide

EVANS timpani heads are the choice of many of the world’s leading orchestras, colleges, and conservatories. There are essentially two options for timpani heads you’ll want to consider—coated and uncoated heads.

EVANS Strata Timpani Drumhead

All EVANS timpani heads are pre-tensioned and have a black powder-coated steel insert ring for tuning consistency. The Strata Series heads feature a smooth calf-colored coating that promotes a warm tone and clear pitch, which blends naturally with any ensemble.

EVANS Orchestral Timpani Drumhead

All EVANS timpani heads are pre-tensioned and have a black powder-coated steel insert ring for tuning consistency. The thin 7.5mil white film of the Orchestral series provides an immediate pitch with a clear sustain that produces a brighter sound with slightly more overtones.

Quick Tips for Peak Timpani Performance

THE RIGHT SPOT

The vertical line through the EVANS logo indicates the primary grain direction of the film. Once you find your preferred ‘sweet spot’ on your first EVANS head, the position relative to the logo will be consistent for every subsequent head.

SHORT AND SWEET

In special situations where a very staccato sound is desired, mutes can be used. These mutes can be purchased or made simply by using pieces of fleece material in any shape you wish.