Chinese percussion instruments provide rich rhythms. In previous tutorials, we introduced small and large Chinese cymbals. In this session, let's get to know the huskier-toned shui cha (water ...

From Turkish military bands and bellydancers wearing finger cymbals, to early 1900s American jazz and modern rock, it’s become the cymbal of choice for drummers like Ringo Starr and Questlove.

In the sixth session of Chinese Music Tutorial, we will be introducing a classic Chinese folk instrument dacha (big Chinese cymbal). Percussionist Tong Shengyuan is here to compare the differences ...

Worldwide, any number of companies make cymbals according to myriad traditions. Percussionists, who are typically fanatics, each have their kit of favorites: This one has a set of Chinese cymbals ...