Abstract: A cymbal is disclosed that reduces the presence of high partials and some midrange frequencies from a vibrating cymbal, without noticeable changes of volume, sustain and free movement of the cymbal. This design reduces the amplitude of the cymbal at high frequencies and a specific midrange, while leaving other frequencies relatively unchanged. The cymbal may be played in a normal manner by the drummer, reducing unwanted changes in rhythm. The invention teaches the introduction of rings of apertures around the central mounting hole. The apertures are approximately ?? or 3.175 mm in diameter, and are evenly spaced around the ring. The location of these rings (measured from the center of the mounting hole) and the number of apertures in each ring is specified.

Abstract: A cymbal device for use with one hand includes a shaft extending along an axis and two cymbals coaxially mounted on the shaft so that one of the cymbals is moveable relative to the other. A trigger mechanism is coupled to the shaft for displacing the moveable cymbal relative to the other cymbal to bring the cymbals into engagement with one another. A handle is secured to the shaft at a position enabling a user to grasp the handle and actuate the trigger mechanism with one hand.