Abstract: An acoustic shield system is described that is suitable for musical performances. In one example, a side wall is configured to surround a portion of an edge of a cymbal opposite a percussionist to reflect sound back toward the cymbal and toward the percussionist. The side wall has a top edge above the cymbal and a bottom edge below the cymbal. A substantially flat top plate is attached to the top edge of the side wall and extends from the side wall over and across the center of the cymbal. A substantially flat bottom plate is attached to the bottom edge of the side wall and extends from the side wall under and across the center of the cymbal. The bottom plate is parallel to the top plate. The bottom plate and the top plate are spaced to accommodate regular movement of the cymbal when struck.

Abstract: An acoustic damper system is described that is suitable for musical performances. In one example, a musical instrument is carried on a stand. A fixture is configured to be attached to the musical instrument stand and one or more fingers extend away from the fixture and the musical instrument stand to contact the musical instrument, such as a cymbal. An acoustic shield can also be attached to the musical instrument stand that has a side wall surrounding a portion of the edge of the musical instrument to reflect sound back toward the musical instrument.

Abstract: An acoustic damper system is described that is suitable for musical performances. In one example, a musical instrument is carried on a stand. A fixture is configured to be attached to the musical instrument stand and one or more fingers extend away from the fixture and the musical instrument stand to contact the musical instrument, such as a cymbal. An acoustic shield can also be attached to the musical instrument stand that has a side wall surrounding a portion of the edge of the musical instrument to reflect sound back toward the musical instrument.