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TRI-10 10 Inch Aluminum Triangle is a 10 inch aluminum triangle, the largest in Tycoon's triangle range, with a long shimmering sustain and a fuller low register than the smaller sizes. At this size the fundamental drops and the decay stretches out, which is what concert and orchestral players want when the part calls for a triangle roll that has to sit under a sustained passage rather than punctuate it.
The big one, for when the roll has to hang in the air.
Triangle size drives everything about the sound. A small triangle is bright, tight and quick to decay, which suits fast Latin and pop patterns. A large one like this 10 inch model has a lower fundamental, more complex overtones and a much longer tail. It fills space rather than cutting through it.
Aluminum gives a softer, warmer character than steel, with less of the piercing top end. That makes this a comfortable choice for indoor concert work, worship settings and recording, where a steel triangle can be harsh in close mics. Suspend it from a clip or a length of line so the body rings freely, and vary the beater position along the bars to move between a dark, wide tone near the corners and a brighter one in the middle of a side.
At a Glance
| Brand | Tycoon Percussion |
|---|---|
| Model | TRI-10 |
| Instrument type | Triangle |
| Size | 10 inch |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Character | Long sustain, full low register |
| Playing method | Suspended, struck with a beater |
What Size Triangle Should I Buy?
Size sets the pitch and the length of the decay. Small triangles around 4 to 6 inches are bright and quick, which suits fast patterns and Latin work. Larger triangles at 8 to 10 inches have a lower fundamental and a much longer sustain, which suits concert rolls and sustained passages.
Who Is the TRI-10 For?
Concert and orchestral percussionists, school and university percussion programs, worship percussion teams, and studio players who need a triangle with real body and a long tail.
How Do You Get a Clean Triangle Sound?
Suspend the triangle from a clip or line rather than holding the body, so the metal can ring freely. Strike near a corner for a darker, wider tone and toward the middle of a side for a brighter one. Damp with the fingers to stop the ring on cue.
Why Tycoon Percussion
Tycoon Percussion has built hand percussion in Thailand since 1985, using regional hardwoods and hand assembly across a range that runs from student cajons to professional congas and timbales. The company supplies school programs, working percussionists and studio players, and the hand percussion line is priced to be bought and played rather than admired.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is this triangle?
It is the 10 inch model, the largest in Tycoon's aluminum triangle range. It has the lowest fundamental and the longest sustain of the series.
Is aluminum better than steel for a triangle?
Neither is better, they are different voices. Aluminum is warmer and softer with less piercing top end, which suits indoor concert work and recording. Steel is brighter and cuts harder in loud live settings.
Does it include a beater and clip?
Triangle beaters and holders vary by player preference and are commonly bought separately. Confirm current packaging by calling 844-687-4208.
Is it genuine?
Victory is a veteran owned dealer in Miami and units ship new in original packaging.
Does it include a warranty?
Yes. Tycoon Percussion provides a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser. Contact Tycoon Percussion directly for warranty service.
Why Victory Musical Instruments
Victory Musical Instruments is a musical instrument and pro audio dealer in Miami, Florida. Orders ship free, local pickup is available in Miami, and financing is offered at checkout. Call 844-687-4208 to check stock or ask a question before you order.