Difference between revisions of "Zildjian Gongs"
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=== Turkish Gongs === | === Turkish Gongs === | ||
'''Introduction:''' 1949 (if not before)<br> | '''Introduction:''' 1949 (if not before)<br> | ||
| + | '''Discontinued:''' ?<br> | ||
'''Background:''' Originally referred to in company literature simply as "Gong", the name changed to Turkish Gong circa the 1980s. These are often called "Tam Tams".<br> | '''Background:''' Originally referred to in company literature simply as "Gong", the name changed to Turkish Gong circa the 1980s. These are often called "Tam Tams".<br> | ||
'''Innovation:''' <br> | '''Innovation:''' <br> | ||
Revision as of 11:35, 21 November 2024
Orchestral Gongs
Introduction:
Background:
Innovation:
Alloy: Nickel Silver (NS12)
Quality: Professional
Production: These Chau-style gongs are a one-piece cast construction crafted in China using ancient traditions.
Applications:
Users: Chau-style gongs used by the world's leading symphony orchestras, drum corps and rock stars. Great for wellness and therapy programs.
Sound: When struck, Orchestral gongs produce rich, low dark tones with a complex blend of beautiful warm overtones and can roar with plenty of attack when necessary.
Turkish Gongs
Introduction: 1949 (if not before)
Discontinued: ?
Background: Originally referred to in company literature simply as "Gong", the name changed to Turkish Gong circa the 1980s. These are often called "Tam Tams".
Innovation:
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
Production:
Applications: There was a mount hole in the center, if one chose to play it as a cymbal.
Users:
Sound: Designed for traditional orchestra and Symphonic environments. Specially tapered and edged to produce a deep, mellow sound. Powerful, sustained tone with rich quality.
