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Rhythm BandBrass Cymbals With Knobs 5 in. Pair With Handles

Rhythm Band
Rhythm Band Brass Cymbals With Knobs 5 in. Pair With Handles
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A pair of 5-inch brass hand cymbals with knob grips, for classroom rhythm work and young players. Not a drum-kit cymbal.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Kids crashing on the downbeat in classroom rhythm bands
  • Parade and marching play where small hands need a grip
  • Bright accents in preschool sing-alongs and circle time

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Drummers needing a ride, crash or hi-hat
  • Orchestral players needing full-size concert hand cymbals
  • Anyone wanting a long, complex wash of sustain

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 01

5 in. diameter

Small plates speak fast and stop fast. You get a short ping, not a sustained crash.

Detail 02

Brass

Brass is soft and bright. It dents rather than cracks, and sounds thinner than a bronze cymbal alloy.

Detail 03

Knob handles

A child can hold the plates without straps or pads, and fingers stay off the vibrating metal.

Detail 04

Sold as a pair

Both plates included, so they are crashed against each other rather than struck with a stick.

Detail 05

Natural finish

Raw brass color with nothing to chip or peel. Fingerprints show and the surface dulls with handling.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01No case, stand or straps — the knobs are the grip
  2. 02One pair only; a class needs several pairs
  3. 03Store flat; the thin edges dent on hard floors

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can I mount these on a cymbal stand?

No. The knob handles occupy the center and these are made to be crashed by hand, so there is nothing to seat on a stand.

02How loud are they?

Loud enough to cut through a room of singing children, but brief. Five inches of brass gives a quick, bright clash rather than a wash.

03What age are these for?

The knob grip suits small hands — preschool through early elementary. Adults can play them, but they will feel undersized.

04Do I get one cymbal or two?

Two. They ship as a pair with handles, one plate for each hand.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Natural

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