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Performer: Eric Guinivan. The largest timpano generally available is the 32" drum. Although the range of any given drum may vary depending on a number of factors, the reliable standard range of the may be considered to be the perfect 5th indicated here. This particular drum on this particular day was able to go slightly higher and lower. Notes at the top of the range may sound tight and dry, and those at the bottom somewhat flabby and indefinite in pitch.

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