Background
It was in the Ottoman Empire, in the year 1623, when an alchemist named Avedis Zildjian first discovered a method of fusing copper, tin and silver to create unique musical instruments. From that day to the present day, the Zildjian mystique has captivated musicians and music lovers alike. The secret method for blending metals survives to carry the celebrated “Zildjian Sound" into the present day and beyond.
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Mission Statement
It takes so much more than merely crafting cymbals, drumsticks and mallets to fulfill the dreams and desires of drummers around the globe. It takes passion and dedication. Two things we have known for centuries.
Zildjian and the ADAA
The American Drummers Achievement Award was created by the Zildjian family to acknowledge the remarkable contribution that drumming has made to contemporary music. The award honors those individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the art of drum set playing and to music itself. This is your opportunity to experience the celebrations for the 1998 and 2003 American Drummers Achievement Award recipients.
Family and Executive Bios
Zildjian is as much about its high quality instruments as it is about its people. Meet the people who are behind the legend.
Giving Back
Along with organizations such as the Percussive Arts Society, Save the Music and many others, Zildjian has found ways to give back to the music community and provide drummers and percussionists with educational endowment and scholarship opportunities.
Historical Timeline
The Zildjian story is told first hand by the Zildjian family members in this interactive historical timeline.
Factory Tour
We’ve opened the Zildjian Foundry and Vault doors for a private, behind the scenes on-line look at what it takes to craft the Zildjian sound.
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