This view of the upper portion of the
right (side-wing) compartment shows the partially re-installed
trapwork (drums and other percussive instrumentation) division.
At top center is the big drum beater mechanism. The large center
and most powerful striker is used for "bass drum," which
includes a pneumatic connection to the rhythm striker on the
cymbal al left. The two smaller strikers on either side of the
center one are for the tympani effect. A soft effect moves the
three strikers closer to the drum head. A separately controlled
cymbal striker is used for the "crash cymbal." effect. The
reiterating triangle is to the right of the big drum beater
mechanism.
Below the big drum's supporting shelf is the snare drum with
reiterating action and soft effect. The tambourine and
castanets, both with reiterating actions, will soon be mounted
nearby in this same lower area. |
