A swiveling cymbals stand, comprising a stand lower portion, and leg means
supporting the lower portion to extend upright; a stand upper portion to
carry cymbals including discs one of which is movable relative to the
other; a swivel joint interconnecting upper and lower portions, allowing
the upper portion to be displaced to a selected angle from vertical and
to a selected azimuth angle, and to remain at angles; and means for
operating the cymbals including an actuator extending through the swivel
joint, the swivel joint including ball and socket elements, having
variable relative positions corresponding to stand upper portion selected
angularity.