Detail 01
Thin
Less metal means a brighter, faster attack with shorter sustain than a heavier pair of the same diameter.
Product detailSKU #1273887989719
ZildjianFinger Cymbal Pair Thin
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pair of thin finger cymbals from Zildjian, in a natural brown finish. For orchestral percussionists and dancers who need bright, cutting accents.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral percussion parts calling for crotales-style finger accents
- Belly dance and world percussion performance
- Adding a high, short ping over a full ensemble
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting sustained pitch — thin cymbals decay quickly
- Drum set players looking for a stand-mounted effect cymbal
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
Sold as a pair
Finger cymbals are struck against each other. A single cymbal has no use on its own.
Detail 03
Brown natural finish
An unlacquered bronze surface. It darkens with handling over time; this does not affect the sound.
Detail 04
Finger cymbal format
Small enough to play with one hand each, or with both mounted on thumb and finger for rapid patterns.
Detail 05
Under 35 dollars
Accessible tier for an orchestral accessory. Sits below crotale sets, which are chromatically tuned and cost far more.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No elastic or finger straps included; check whether you want to mount them
- 02Not chromatically tuned — for specific written pitches you need crotales
- 03Handle by the edges if you want to keep the natural finish bright
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these tuned to a specific note?
No. These are a matched pair for accents, not a pitched set. Chromatically tuned crotales are a separate instrument.
02Do straps come with them?
No straps are included. Many players hold them by hand; if you want thumb-and-finger mounting, source elastic separately.
03What is the difference between thin and heavier finger cymbals?
Thin cymbals speak faster and brighter with a shorter decay. Heavier pairs are louder with more sustain and a lower fundamental.
04Will the brown finish wear off?
It is the natural bronze surface, not a coating. Handling changes its appearance over time, but the sound stays the same.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Brown
