Why you should play the Timpani (or any instrument)

Do you know what these drums are called?  If you have a 2-4 year old in Sound Beginnings class this semester, they could tell you, "A Timpani!"  We learn the names and sounds of 5 or more instruments each semester of Sound Beginnings.  I was so excited to see 2 Timpani at an event I attended last Friday evening.

There are so many benefits to exposure to instruments at any age.  I thought this video was simply fascinating!