A cymbals stand comprising upper and lower cymbals pairs on the stand, each pair having primary and secondary discs adapted to be moved relatively toward one another to clash; an actuator rod projecting upwardly, and movable upwardly and downwardly; and structure including a pin or pins for attaching at least one of the cymbals of at least one pair to the rod, to be moved by the rod relative to the other pair of cymbals.