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Finger cymbals (zils)
Played as a pair struck edge to edge or face to face, not mounted on a stand.
Product detailSKU #1274115063810
MEINLProfessional Finger Cymbals
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Small hand-held cymbal pair for percussionists needing a bright metallic accent. Suited to hand percussion setups, orchestral color parts and world-music rhythm playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding a bright metallic ping over congas or djembe
- Orchestral and pit percussion color parts
- Belly dance, Middle Eastern and folk rhythm playing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum-kit players wanting a mountable cymbal
- Anyone needing volume to cut through a loud band
- Players who want a finger-worn pair with elastic loops
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Natural finish
Unlacquered surface. Tone stays open and bright, and the metal will darken with handling over time.
Detail 03
Pair, not a single cymbal
You need both halves to get the characteristic ring, so this is a complete instrument as sold.
Detail 04
Very small diameter
High pitch and short sustain. Cuts through in quiet passages but disappears under loud amplification.
Detail 05
Under $40
Entry-level price for a percussion accent piece. Cheap enough to add as a color instrument, not a main voice.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No case, pouch or stand included. Store them so they don't get scratched.
- 02No mounting hardware. These are hand-held only, not stand-mountable.
- 03Two-hand technique. You can't play them and hold a stick at once.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do you play finger cymbals?
Hold one in each hand and strike them edge to edge for a short ping, or face to face for a more muted, choked sound. Angle and contact point control the length of the ring.
02Do these come with elastic finger straps?
No straps are included. As supplied these are held in the hands rather than worn on the fingers.
03Are they loud enough for a live band?
They're high-pitched and quiet. Fine acoustically or with a mic on them, but they won't cut through a loud amplified stage on their own.
04Is this one cymbal or two?
A pair. You get both halves, which is what you need to play them.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
