Disclosed is a reversible high-hat cymbal stand. The cymbal stand can be operated in a first mode of operation wherein the foot pedal or other actuator can be pressed downwardly to pull the upper cymbal into contact with the lower cymbal. In the second mode of operation the foot pedal or other actuator is connected to the lower cymbal which is normally biased upwardly into contact with the upper cymbal. Depression of the foot pedal causes the lower cymbal to become spaced apart from the upper cymbal. Removal of the drummer's foot causes the lower cymbal to be biased against the upper cymbal without need for the player to maintain foot contact.