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  The Art of Cymbal Making
The cymbal making process has remained relatively unchanged in many ways, but it has also seen a radical change in others.
Machine hammered cymbals that are controlled by a person naturally fall in the middle of the others when it comes to sound and replication.
Lathing is where the cymbal is spun on a machine and the metal is actually peeled away from the surface.
www.drumjunction.com /cymbal_making.html   (940 words)

  
  Cymbal making: Just the facts...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
and sheet cymbals is misleading, as all alloys are at some stage cast, and refuses to say whether or not particular cymbals are made from sheet metal.
cymbals with one or both surfaces unlathed, or with bands of dark unlathed metal.
Finally, on some cymbals the oxide coat is deliberately enhanced to simulate age, or a whole new coating applied.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/cy/cymbal_making.htm   (1362 words)

  
 Cymbal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Although cymbals are not often required they form part of every orchestra; their chief use is for marking the rhythm and for producing weird, fantastic effects or adding military colour, and their shrill notes hold their own against a full orchestra playing fortissimo.
Furthermore, the edge of a suspended cymbal may be hit with shoulder of a drum stick to obtain a sound somewhat akin to that of a pair of clash cymbals.
During the middle ages the word cymbal was applied to the glockenspiel, or peal of small bells, and later to the dulcimer, perhaps on account of the clear bell-like tone produced by the hammers striking the wire strings.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/c/cy/cymbal.html   (1003 words)

  
 Istanbul cymbals - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Claimed by some to be the best cymbals in the world, Istanbul cymbals are made in two separate factories in Istanbul both using the traditional cymbal making method.
Cymbals have been made in Istanbul for centuries, and there are many other traditional cymbal works there currently, including Masterwork, Anatolian, Turkish and Bosphorus.
These cymbals were first exported to the USA in 1984, firstly under the name "Zildjiler", but the name was changed to "Istanbul" shortly thereafter.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Istanbul_cymbals   (340 words)

  
 SABIAN - Cymbal Series
The Vault Collection is all about new cymbals and sounds inspired by drummers and percussionists of today and the music they play.
AA cymbals combine musicality and energy for sounds that are bright, bold and explosive.
With these bright sounding cymbals it is now possible to access the great durability and performance quality of B20 ‘cast’ bronze at unbelievably low ‘sheet’ bronze prices.
www.sabian.com /english/cymbals/cymbals_series.cfm   (568 words)

  
 Articles - China cymbal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
In western music, china type cymbals are cymbals deliberately manufactured to have a "trashy" tone in some ways similar to a chau gong.
On the other hand, the Sabian roctagon cymbals and some Ufip models are considered china types while having none of the physical characteristics of the normal china type, while the Paiste crystal crash is considered a European cymbal despite its squarish bell.
Cymbal making in China is claimed to predate the development of the art anywhere else in the world.
www.zforever.com /articles/China_cymbal   (547 words)

  
 RaBe's Cymbal Page: Manufacturing
Back in the obscure age when the first cymbal smiths made their instruments (which was long before Avedis Zildjian I saw the light of what is now Armenia, by the way), the tools of cymbal making were just two: Fire to melt tin and copper, and a hammer to work the bronze.
All B8 bronze cymbals are made from sheets, as well as the typically machine-made nickel silver and brass cymbals.
Since the grooves influence the high-frequency behavior of a cymbal, the shape of the lathing tool tip, the speed at which the cymbal rotates, the pressure on the tool, the shape, depth, and denseness of the grooves all have their share in the sonic result.
home.mnet-online.de /cymbalism/cymbalism/cymbals/processes.html   (2112 words)

  
 Cymbal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
During a particularly tense scene in the elevator, all Davis needs to do to make us grip our armrests is tap a cymbal and pluck a bass.
Furthermore, the edge of a suspended symbol may be hit with shoulder of a drum stick to obtain a sound somewhat akin to that of a pair of clash cymbals.
The Greek cymbals were cup or bell-shaped, and are to be seen in the hands of innumerable fauns and satyrs in sculptures and on painted vases.
www.wikiverse.org /cymbal   (1002 words)

  
 ALCHEMY Cymbals
The art of Turkish cymbal making dates back to the 16th century; the time of the Ottoman Empire.
What they heard and what they saw was the work of our founder, Agop Tomurcuk, who had been developing his skills since the age of 9 and had worked at the original K factory in Istanbul as the foreman until the factory''s closure in 1978.
ISTANBUL AGOP is proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of traditional cymbal making, as the story goes on.
www.alchemycymbals.com /alchemy.php   (437 words)

  
 CymbalsOnly.com Bosphorus Traditional Rides
Cymbals from this series are diverse enough to be used in delicate symphonic situations and aggressive enough to be played in arena rock concerts.
Regardless of their setting, these cymbals will inspire the player to maximize his creative output and further expand his musical endeavors.
With fewer overtones, this cymbal's bright and lively ping shines even in the hands of heavy players.
www.cymbalsonly.com /test/images/bos/desc/trad_rides.htm   (265 words)

  
 SABIAN -
Since entering the craft in 1971 (he's been with SABIAN from its outset, in 1981), Nort has been involved in every aspect of the art: from sourcing raw copper and tin to making the bronze, hammering, lathing, buffing and selecting cymbals.
More than just making cymbals, Nort has propelled this ancient art on a route of innovation that has opened up a whole new world of cymbals and sounds.
The fact that SABIAN is the only major cymbal company capable of making traditional hand hammered cymbals in pure B20 bronze is proof of our dedication to the traditional side of the art.
www.sabian.com /english/about_us/Cymbal_Maker.cfm   (355 words)

  
 CYMBALHOLIC -- Are you a Cymbalholic?
The design goal of a good cymbal starts to take form here in...
In order to begin to understand the processes used to achieve a desired sound characteristic, it is first necessary to have a working knowledge of the basic steps...
Hit a metal disc with a stick…it makes a sound, no question.
www.cymbalholic.com /articles   (88 words)

  
 Molding & Casting Forum Archive
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www.taxidermy.net /forums/MoldingMenu.html   (719 words)

  
 YouTube - UFIP- The Art of Cymbal Making
for me ufip are the best look and sounding cymbals on earth..totally hand made in italy.
i have never heard of this cymbal company before.
Cymbal and Drum Solo - OSCAR D'AURIA - Solo de Batería
www.youtube.com /watch?v=S33wffNGBTk   (334 words)

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