Vic Firth timpani mallets for clear articulation
The Vic Firth T5 Timpani Mallets are made for concert and orchestra playing where a clear attack and powerful sound matter. Within the American Classic Timpani series, this is a very hard model, designed specifically for special effects and for playing in the higher dynamic range.
The round, seamless wooden head contributes to a brighter, more direct character. If you are looking for timpani mallets with plenty of definition for accents and pronounced articulation, the T5 is a strong match.
Construction and size of the Vic Firth T5
Vic Firth builds these mallets with a wooden head in natural finish and a hickory shaft. The 14 1/2 inch length, about 37 cm, gives you a familiar size for orchestral use, while the 1 1/4 inch head diameter, about 3.2 cm, suits the direct and bright playing character of this model.
The American Classic Timpani series comes from fifty years of Vic Firth’s experience as solo timpanist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. At Magna Music, you can also get practical advice from musicians if you want help choosing sticks and mallets for orchestral percussion.
