How do you mount a china cymbal?

Answer 1

That depends on your preference. What style music do you play? How do you intend on using it?

The way I mount mine is inverted (upside down). Where the edges are pointed down, and the bow is facing up. That way, when I hit it with the shaft of the stick, it gives a loud, piercing crash. It is also easier to ride on it this way during a heavy break down.

If you're going to use it more sparingly, you could mount it right side up. That gives it a slightly different sound as well. Beware it will eat through sticks if you're not careful.

My best advice is to just play around, find out which works for you. I tend to have it directly beside my ride cymbal. Above it actually and slightly overshadowing it a bit.

Good luck and have fun!