Timpani

At Chamberlain Music we are delighted to have a comprehensive selection of timpani from Majestic, Premier Percussion, and Yamaha. Our range of timpani includes instruments that are ideal for schools and education due to their lightweight nature, portability, and ease of use. We also offer timpani that would be at home in a professional symphony orchestra due to their various tuning options and build quality that is second to none. Read more…

At Chamberlain Music we are delighted to have a comprehensive selection of timpani from Majestic, Premier Percussion, and Yamaha. Our range of timpani includes instruments that are ideal for schools and education due to their lightweight nature, portability, and ease of use. We also offer timpani that would be at home in a professional symphony orchestra due to their various tuning options and build quality that is second to none.

With such an extensive range of timpani, finding the right timpani for you and your school or orchestra has never been easier. If any additional information is required, please do not hesitate to contact one of our sales team and we would be happy to help you find the best timpani for your needs.

Majestic timpani

The timpani is an area of speciality for Majestic, having started supplying organs and pianos in the 1920’s before quickly moving onto percussion in the 1960’s where orchestral and marching percussion became the corner stone of the brand. Chamberlain Music has the best selection of Majestic timpani and orchestral percussion – we think they promote the best of the best when it comes to quality and tone.

Aluminium, fiberglass, polished copper, and hammered copper finishes available
Each timpani is tuneable with a 1 octave range and typically come in 20”, 23”, 26”, 29”, and 32” sizes
All supplied in international setup as standard but can be supplied in a German setup upon request

The Majestic Concert series timpani:
Lightweight and portable – perfect for school orchestras, country orchestra and county bands
Easy storage – a flat bottom so they can be stored upright when the legs are folded
Smooth tuning pedal system for seamless changes
Fitted with Remo TI standard white timpani heads

Majestic Harmonic series timpani:
Lightweight aluminium frame that folds compactly for performance and stability unlike any other portable timpani
Balance style pedal system – easy to operate
Fitted with Remo TI standard white timpani heads

Majestic Symphonic series timpani:
Deep drawn seamless hammered copper, polished copper, specially formed FRP (fiberglass) or aluminium kettles in a low profile suspension frame
Balance style pedal system with additional locking wheels for easy transport
Fitted with Remo Renaissance timpani heads
A great addition to any college or university orchestra

Majestic Prophonic series timpani:
Foldable legs for easy transportation and a smaller footprint – ideal for school and orchestras with limited space
From stage to car in just a few simple steps
Consistent tone across the range
Fitted with Remo Renaissance timpani heads

Majestic Symphonic Grand series timpani:
Fine tuning mechanism included for the professional player, not included on the Standard models
Smooth blocked pedal system for a light pedal action
Fitted with Remo Renaissance timpani heads
Perfect for the professional timpanist, symphony orchestras, top concert venues, universities and conservatoires

Majestic Grand Classic series timpani:
The peak in timpani performance with the best sound, projection, and enduring quality
Suited to the most demanding professional orchestral environments or recording timpanists
Available with either clutch pedal or ratchet pedal systems
Fitted with Remo Renaissance timpani heads

About the timpani

The timpani is essential in a plethora of orchestral music, from Brahms to Beethoven, Ravel to Rachmaninoff and beyond. Also known as kettle drums, kettledrums, or informally as timps, they can be tuned to the chromatic scale and belong to the tuned orchestral percussion family. Typically used in a combination of sizes, they are staple in the modern symphony orchestra.

Our range provides options for schools, music hubs, music institutions, orchestras, concert halls and concert bands.