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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherLeonard Corporation, Hal
ISBN-100793519209
ISBN-139780793519200
eBay Product ID (ePID)503518
Product Key Features
Book TitleCymbal Book
Number of Pages212 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1993
TopicMusical Instruments / Percussion
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic
AuthorHugo Pinksterboer
Book SeriesMusical Instruments Ser.: Drums and Percussion
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight25 oz
Item Length12 in
Item Width9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN94-191866
Dewey Edition20
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal786.8/73
SynopsisThe Cymbal Book is the first book of its kind. It details the 5000-year history and development of these fascinating instruments. Based on visits to all the major cymbal manufacturing companies and interviews with the world's leading drummers, journalist and drummer Hugo Pinksterboer has created a well-documented and readable book, featuring over 200 photos and a 16-page color photo section. It covers topics such as selection and testing, acoustics, ideas for set-ups, cleaning, and repair, and much, much more. Whether read for enjoyment or used as a specific reference guide, The Cymbal Book will answer every question on this subject., (Percussion). The Cymbal Book is the first book of its kind. It details the 5000-year history and development of these fascinating instruments. Based on visits to all the major cymbal manufacturing companies and interviews with the world's leading drummers, journalist and drummer Hugo Pinksterboer has created a well-documented and readable book, featuring over 200 photos and a 16-page color photo section. It covers topics such as selection and testing, acoustics, ideas for set-ups, cleaning, and repair, and much, much more. Whether read for enjoyment or used as a specific reference guide, The Cymbal Book will answer every question on this subject.
This book is full of useful information about the history of cymbals, the companies that make them, and their design and care. What would be great is an updated version as this book came out in 1992. Since then we've seen the rise of Meinl who are arguably up there with Zildjian, Paiste, and Sabian. It would also be nice to have a chapter on the many newer brands like Dream or Bosporus among many others. There are also new trends to cover like the use of cymbal stacks or the preference for crashable rides these days.
If you’re into the ins and outs of the industry, then this is definitely for you. It was much more in depth than anticipated. However, if I had to do it all over again I’d but it.