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* Excellent '''Strong Support''' [[User:EggplantWizard|EggplantWizard]] 21:43, 17 Feb 2005 (UTC)

*'''Support''': Fantastic [[User:Giano|Giano]] 22:22, 17 Feb 2005 (UTC)

* <s>Object. The introduction refers to their use outside of the orchestra: "Today, they are used in many types of musical ensembles including concert, marching, and even rock bands." However, except for the early history, the body of the article is entirely devoted to an orchestral context. With respect to marching bands, needs to address how timpani fit in, since they're generally large and stationary; most marching bands use other drums instead. Examples of notable timpani use in rock would be helpful to provide that angle. --[[User:Michael Snow|Michael Snow]] 23:24, 17 Feb 2005 (UTC)</s>

** Actually, I'm glad you raised that objection. This was something I meant to include, but never got around to it, and eventually forgot about. I just included a section including information about timpani in marching bands and popular music. &ndash;&nbsp;[[User:Flamurai|flamurai]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Flamurai|t]]) 01:28, Feb 18, 2005 (UTC)

***And I'm glad it's there now, because this is an excellent article that I definitely wanted to support, it just needed that last bit to make it more complete. Support now. --[[User:Michael Snow|Michael Snow]] 06:47, 18 Feb 2005 (UTC)

* '''Support'''. An excellent article that deserves to be featured. [[User:Carrp|Carrp]] | [[User talk:Carrp|Talk]] 01:50, 18 Feb 2005 (UTC)

*'''Support''' Good work. For that new section, though, I've got an additional factoid if you want to use it: [[Ringo Starr]] played the timpani on a [[Beatles]] record: "Every Little Thing" off of ''[[Beatles for Sale]]''. Might be worth mentioning, seeing as how the Beatles are so influential.[[User:Ryan Anderson|Ryan Anderson]] 17:56, 18 Feb 2005 (UTC)

** Thanks. I will definitely include that fact. &ndash;&nbsp;[[User:Flamurai|flamurai]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Flamurai|t]]) 05:40, Feb 18, 2005 (UTC)

* Object. This article needs one or more sound samples. (Note: I'll review the rest of the article later on, but I thought this was a rather important issue). [[User:Jeronimo|Jeronimo]] 08:43, 18 Feb 2005 (UTC)

** I See samples have been added. I have just one question - are there any particularly famous timpanists? The article doesn't mention any, but there web link to a page about famous timpanists. [[User:Jeronimo|Jeronimo]] 08:32, 20 Feb 2005 (UTC)

*** Depends on what your definition of famous is. There really aren't any famous timpanists because it's not really a solo instrument. The only one that would be known to non-percussionists is probably [[Everett Firth|Vic Firth]], and that's only because of his drumstick company. &ndash;&nbsp;[[User:Flamurai|flamurai]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Flamurai|t]]) 08:47, Feb 20, 2005 (UTC)

*'''Support'''. Needs information on the sound and acoustics of the timpani. Ideally this would tie in with the performance techniques, explaining why the various techniques produces their various qualities of sound. [[User:Hyacinth|Hyacinth]] 16:42, 18 Feb 2005 (UTC)

** I've identified some journal articles dealing with the acoustics of timpani. Now I have to find a library that carries them. It's definitely a subject I think deserves some exposition. I myself am interested in what makes timpani produce a definite pitch, while cylindrical drums do not. &ndash;&nbsp;[[User:Flamurai|flamurai]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Flamurai|t]]) 21:46, Feb 23, 2005 (UTC)

* '''Support'''. Great article, pleasure to read. Raising the bar for other music instruments' articles.--[[User:Zappaz|Zappaz]] 03:58, 19 Feb 2005 (UTC)

* '''Support''' &nbsp;[[User:Alkivar|<span style="color:#FA8605;">'''ALKIVAR'''</span>]]&trade;[[Image:Radioactive.svg|18px|]] 12:46, 19 Feb 2005 (UTC)

* '''Support'''. Excellent article. &rarr;[[User:Mathx314|mathx314]]^{<small>([[User talk:Mathx314|talk]])([[Special:Emailuser/Mathx314 |email]])</small>} 15:28, 19 Feb 2005 (UTC)

* I agree with Jeronimo - sound files are really a must-have to call this comprehensive. [[User:Raul654|&rarr;Raul654]] 16:04, Feb 19, 2005 (UTC)

** I added a few fair use sound clips to the page. If I think of more that illustrate other things mentioned in the article, I will add them. &ndash;&nbsp;[[User:Flamurai|flamurai]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Flamurai|t]]) 22:52, Feb 19, 2005 (UTC)

* Now the article has clips and can do nothing but '''support'''. [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|^(talk)]] 10:17, Feb 23, 2005 (UTC)

*'''Support''' excellent article! [[User:TUF-KAT|Tuf-Kat]] 22:55, Feb 23, 2005 (UTC)