My left hand has been strange the past few months. When playing timpani, I've noticed the mallet slipping further and further into my palm away from the fulcrum (I play a ``mostly french'' grip). Normally during rhythmic passages this doesn't bother me but during slow, pianissimo rolls, I've noticed it causes me to not roll smoothly. So my goal is to work on this during rehearsals and stay aware of where the mallet is in relation to fulcrum. Hopefully I can report back something positive about the effort in the near future!
Secondly; we're doing Dvořák #7 at the University of Chicago Symphony Orchestra for an upcoming concert. I use timpani mallets from Carlisle Percussion. I have a variety of pairs, and the oft-used medium ``general'' type of mallets, I have with both 1/2" and 5/8" handles (the 5/8" handles are actually hollow). This evening I realized that I've finally grown accustomed to 5/8" handles and appreciate the increased heaviness they bring. It took about a year of using them regularly to get used to the weight and thickness of the mallet shafts, but they feel good now!
Secondly; we're doing Dvořák #7 at the University of Chicago Symphony Orchestra for an upcoming concert. I use timpani mallets from Carlisle Percussion. I have a variety of pairs, and the oft-used medium ``general'' type of mallets, I have with both 1/2" and 5/8" handles (the 5/8" handles are actually hollow). This evening I realized that I've finally grown accustomed to 5/8" handles and appreciate the increased heaviness they bring. It took about a year of using them regularly to get used to the weight and thickness of the mallet shafts, but they feel good now!
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