Oh, sure. Also left off the chart is the orchestral bass drum, which come in different diameters. The larger ones are huge, on a stand in the percussion section of a large orchestra.

Typically, they generate amazing low bass energy in the 30-Hz region or lower, again depending on the diameter of the drum. The chart only shows tympani, which are quite a bit higher in pitch than the orchestral bass drum.

If you ever listen to any of the Telarc classical or pops concert CDs (usually Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnatti Philharmonic), they use a large-diameter drum. In days of vinyl, only a few of the very best phono cartridges would track the "Telarc drum" without jumping out of the groove.

Of course, with CDs and subwoofers, we needn't worry about such primitive playback and we can hear the Telarc drum in all its glory.

Regards,
Alan


Alan Lofft,
Axiom Resident Expert (Retired)