On "chain timpani", the tension rods are connected by a roller chain much like the one found on a bicycle, though some manufacturers have used other materials, including steel cable.
In a chain timpani, the tension rods are all attached to a chain.
In a chain timpani, the tension rods are all attached to a chain.
Make this easier to understand: On "chain timpani", the tension rods are connected by a roller chain much like the one found on a bicycle, though some manufacturers have used other materials, including steel cable. Output: