A cymbal dampening system is configured to alter sound vibration of a cymbal. The cymbal dampening system has a first dampening bracket joined to a first wrap having a first pad that is adjacent to the cymbal. A second dampening bracket is joined to the first dampening bracket and a third dampening bracket with a cord. The second dampening bracket is joined to a second wrap having a second pad that is adjacent to the cymbal. The third dampening bracket is joined to a third wrap having a third pad that is adjacent to the cymbal. The first pad, the second pad and the third pad operate to alter sound vibration of the cymbal when struck.