History of Cymbals
The History of Cymbals When were cymbals invented? Here we are looking at the history of cymbals and when cymbals were invented. This is taken from my book The Drum: A History which goes deep on all aspects of the drum from the earliest evidence to modern studio recording techniques. The history of cymbals is a long and interesting one and it started in earnest with one of the oldest companies in the world: Zildjian with their origins being in Turkey. The area known today as Turkey is an interesting country due to its location between Asia and Europe as well as its history of…