Tibetan Cymbals – Tingsha 6.5 cm, plain (168 g)

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"This sound is brighter, clearer – almost like a call. When I strike these cymbals, it feels like a window opening. The larger ones are deeper, calmer. These awaken you – in a good way."

Tibetan Cymbals – Tingsha 6.5 cm, plain (168 g)

These Tingsha cymbals have a diameter of 6.5 cm and weigh 168 grams. Compared to the 6 cm cymbals in our range, they are larger in diameter but lighter – the thinner material produces a brighter, clearer tone with a high, almost glass-like resonance. Anyone who hears both variants side by side will immediately notice the difference: the 6 cm cymbals sound deeper and fuller, these here brighter and more penetrating.

The surface is plain polished, golden brass, without printed ornaments – but the inside bears etched marks that indicate artisanal manufacturing. The two cymbals are connected by a classic black leather strap. The dome on this variant is significantly higher and more curved than on the 6 cm version – this can be clearly seen in the side views.

What are Tingsha cymbals?

Tingsha (Tibetan: ཏིང་ཤགས) are a pair of small metal cymbals made of brass or bronze, connected by a strap and struck against each other. They have been used in Tibetan Buddhist practice for centuries – to mark the beginning and end of meditation, to purify space, or as a transition between two moments of the day.

6 cm vs. 6.5 cm – which is right for me?

That's a question I often get in the store. My answer: Listen to both and decide with your ears, not your head. As a rule of thumb: The 6 cm cymbals sound deeper, heavier, more grounding – good for long meditations and calm morning rituals. The 6.5 cm cymbals sound brighter, clearer, more awakening – good for transitions between moments, as a mindfulness signal in everyday life, or when you need something clear.

Usage – here's how

• Hold the leather strap in one hand, both cymbals hanging freely downwards.
• Lightly strike the edges of the two cymbals against each other – not the flat sides, but the edges.
• Release immediately and let the sound resonate – the less you touch the cymbals afterwards, the longer the tone will last.
• For a softer sound, strike at an angle; for a clearer, brighter tone, strike edge to edge directly.

Care

• Plain polished cymbals may tarnish over time – this is normal and not a defect.
• Refresh with a soft cloth and some brass polish if desired – or simply let the patina grow.
• Do not immerse in water; keep leather strap dry.

Come by Kramgasse 63 in Bern – I'll play both cymbal variants for you so you can hear the sound difference directly. Or order conveniently online.