Everything you always wanted to know about the history, manufacture, maintenance and use of all varieties and types of cymbals is contained in this extraordinary book with DVD. The special concerns of concert music players, marching band players and drum set players are all addressed and the accompanying DVD demonstrates playing techniques as well as such related issues as the cymbal-making process and the use of cymbals in all kinds of ensemble performances. Also included on the DVD are interviews with celebrated percussionists, who answer questions on topics including performing, teaching, the music business and rehearsal techniques. This book and its companion DVD will be a basic resource for all serious percussionists, no matter what the genres of music they are involved with.

Preface & Acknowledgements
Credits
A Brief History
Manufacturing
Suspended Cymbals
Suspended Cymbals
Suspended Cymbals
Suspended Cymbal Sound Production
Suspended Cymbal Sound Production
Playing Suspended Cymbals
Playing Suspended Cymbals
Playing Suspended Cymbals
Playing Suspended Cymbals
Playing Suspended Cymbals
Playing Suspended Cymbals
Hand Cymbals
Hand Cymbals
Hand Cymbals
Hand Cymbals
Hand Cymbal Sound Production
Hand Cymbal Sound Production
Hand Cymbal Techniques
Hand Cymbal Techniques
Hand Cymbal Techniques
Hand Cymbal Techniques
Hand Cymbal Techniques
Hand Cymbal Techniques
Hand Cymbal Techniques
Hand Cymbal Techniques
Hand Cymbal Techniques
Hand Cymbal Techniques
Hand Cymbal Techniques
Hand Cymbal Techniques
Hand Cymbal Techniques
Hand Cymbal Techniques
Hand Cymbal Techniques
Hand Cymbal Techniques
Marching Cymbals
Marching Cymbals
Marching Cymbals
Marching Cymbals
Marching Cymbals
Marching Cymbals
Marching Cymbals
Marching Cymbals
Marching Cymbals
Marching Cymbals
Marching Cymbals
Marching Cymbals
Marching Cymbals
Marching Cymbals
Drumset Cymbals
Drumset Cymbals
Drumset Cymbals
Drumset Cymbals
Drumset Cymbals
Drumset Cymbals
Drumset Cymbals
Drumset Cymbals
Drumset Cymbals
Drumset Cymbals
Drumset Cymbals
Finger Cymbals
Crotales
Crotales
Cymbal Maintenance
Cymbal Maintenance
Cymbal Maintenance
Cymbal Maintenance
Cymbal Maintenance
Cymbal Maintenance
Cymbal Maintenance
Appendix A: Practice and Performance Suggestions
Appendix A: Practice and Performance Suggestions
Appendix A: Practice and Performance Suggestions
Appendix B: Recommended Inventory
Appendix B: Recommended Inventory
Appendix B: Recommended Inventory
Appendix B: Recommended Inventory
Appendix C: Transcript of Interview Questions
Appendix D: DVD Tracks
Appendix E: Further Historical Reading
Cymbal Glossary