Easy tambourine addition - the Meinl Ching Ring goes directly on your cymbals to instantly add a light tambourine sound that blends with your playing on a drum set; place on and take off of your cymbals in a flash (just let gravity hold it down) | Reduced stick response - the Soft Ching Ring features a durable soft foam frame that allows the jingles to react with a full sound with your hihat foot while remaining quieter than the metal frame versions when you strike your cymbals with drumsticks | Bright tone - get a bright sound that accents your playing with the Soft Ching Ring's six pairs of stainless steel tambourine jingles; just like our professional tambourines, the jingles have our special "sandwich" positioning for outstanding response | Fits most cymbals - the inner ring opening measures 4" wide, and the total Soft Ching Ring width is 5" across; you can place the Soft Ching Ring on just about any cymbal size | Safe for all cymbals - its lightweight, no-scratch soft foam frame is safe for any cymbal alloy and surface finish; the Soft Ching Ring weighs about 4 ounces to activate with sound easily while not weighing your cymbal down or drastically altering its tone | Simple, elegant and effective - give yourself a change in sound without adding very much volume to your gig bag; this is a highly effective, ultra-minimalist accessory to always have with you for any style of music | For live or studio - change the mood of a track with the Meinl Ching Ring under studio microphones, or use it to lift your playing in any live setting, acoustic or plugged-in | Designed in Germany - Meinl is a family-owned musical instrument manufacturing business that was established in Germany in 1951; our expert German designers have deep relationships with our builders to ensure you're delivered the absolute finest quality