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Zildjian 16" S Series Chinese Thin
Thin Chinese Cymbal
S Series, Brilliant finish, Bright and open sound, Lathed on both sides
Meinl 16" Byzance China Brilliant
16" China Cymbal
Byzance series, Brilliant finish, Aggressive, exotic sound with tremendous assertiveness
Istanbul Agop 08" Xist Splash Brilliant
Splash Cymbal
Xist Series, Brilliant finish, Professional quality
Sabian HHX Special Evolution Cym. Set
Cymbal Set
HHX series, Brilliant finish, B20 Bronze, Balanced, soft and rounded sound
Zildjian 18" A-Custom EFX
18" EFX pool
A Custom Series, Brilliant Finish, This Special Effect crash cymbal catches the eye with its unique appearance of the laser cut-out openings and...
Zildjian 18" K-Series Dark Thin Crash
Crash Cymbal
Series "K" of Zildjian, Traditional finish, Dark Crash Thin, Played by the likes of Tommy Aldridge, Eddie Bayers, Carter Beauford, Brady Blade and...
Millenium 14" Still Series Hi-Hat reg.
Hi-Hat Cymbals
Still Series, Up to 80% quieter in comparison to a standard cymbal, Ideal as a low volume training cymbal for drummers who want to have a good try...
Zildjian 16" K-Series EFX
Special Effects Crash
Regular finish, Fast, dry, dark and trashy sound, Explosive response and short sustain, Stands out with its unique set of laser-cut holes and openings
Paiste 28" Symphonic Gong
Symphonic Gong
Attractive for its pleasant, harmonic sound and diverse possibilities of use, Balanced instrument with complex overtones, The best introduction in...
Paiste PST5 16" Medium Crash '14
Crash Cymbal
Medium crash cymbal, From the new PST5 Series, Bright, clear and musically full-bodied sound
Zildjian 16" A-Custom Medium Crash
16" Medium Crash
A-Custom Series, Brilliant finish, Natural, bright, The "thickest" crash cymbal from the A-Custom Series, Very quick response, Warm, round, soft...
Pro Mark S22 Cymbal Chain Sizzler
Cymbal chain
Produces a sizzle-like sound, Easy to install and remove
Paiste 22" Reflector "The Powerslave"
Bell Ride Cymbal
Signature Line Reflector Series, "The Powerslave", developed in collaboration with drummer legend Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden), Ideal for demanding...
Zildjian 17" K-Custom Fast Crash
Fast Crash
With a new bell design, More explosive response and faster decay than "K Custom" crashes, Brilliant finish
Zildjian 17" K Sweet Crash
Crash Cymbal
K-series, Dark and fast responding cymbal, "Random hammering", Warm and round sound
Sabian 19" HHX Legacy Crash
19" HHX Legacy Crash
Dave Weckl Signature Series, The cymbal is fat yet dark in the attack, A crash that gets to the heart without covering anything over in its path,...
Meinl 20" Byzance Jazz Thin Crash
Crash Cymbal
Byzance series, Jazz version, Fast, explosive response with warm vintage sound, Can also be perfectly used as a light ride, Hand hammered
Meinl 20" Byzance Extra Dry T. Crash
Crash Cymbal
Byzance series, 20" Extra Dry Thin Crash, Extra dry (natural) finish, Very thin, fast-decaying cymbal with a deep basic tone
Meinl 10" Classics Custom Splash
Splash Cymbal
10" Classics Custom Series, Brilliant finish, Clear, glassy sounding cymbal with pleasant sound reflections and a short decay time, Offers clear...
Paiste Professional Cymbal Bag 22"
Professional Cymbal Bag
6 Inner compartments for cymbals, 1 Large outer compartment, With shoulder strap, backpack straps and padded handle
Paiste 14" Signature Full Crash
Full CrashThe full crash of the signature line is a medium-weight, versatile cymbal with a bright, full crash and a medium decay time. A very corpulent sound yet at the same time sparkling and shimmering.
Highly versatile
Istanbul Mehmet 15" Medium Hi-Hat Turk Series
15" Medium HiHat
Turk series, Dry and dark accentuated stick sound, The turk cymbals are characterized by the untreated surface, which is responsible for the dray...
Sabian 13" B8X Hi-Hat
Hi-hat cymbal
B8X series, Natural finish, Hammered bell, Stronger twilight, Warm and complex sound, Successor to the popular Sabian B8 series
Zildjian 14" A-Custom Fast Crash
Crash Cymbals
Fast crash, A Custom series, Size 14”, Brilliant finish, Played by e.g. Thierry Arpino, Patti Ballina, Vinnie Colaiuta and Raul Pineda
Zildjian 21" Avedis Ride
Ride Cymbal
Avedis series, Patina finish, Produces a warm sound with a long sustain, Vintage-style appearance featuring an "Avedis" logo reproduced from Mr...
Istanbul Mehmet 08" Splash Traditional Series
8" Splash
Traditional series, Regular finish, Dark, warm sound, Fast decay time, Suitable for all styles of music, The classic concept of these cymbals...
Istanbul Mehmet 24" Mehmet Legend Sizzle Ride
24" Ride pool with Rivets
Natural finish, Specially designed for jazz, with full, warm sound
Sabian 24" HH Big&Ugly Nova Ride
Ride Cymbal
HH series, B20 alloy, Natural finish, Hand hammered, Dark and dry sound, Special ride cymbal for new musical dimensions
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Legend Dark Ride Sizzle
22" Ride Cymbal with Rivets
Natural finish, Specially designed for jazz, ride cymbals with full, warm sound
Paiste PST5 20" Rock Ride '14
Rock Ride Cymbal
From the new PST5 series, Slightly thicker ride, Bright, clear and musically powerful sound
Sabian 22" HHX Complex Medium Ride
A-Custom Series, Brilliant finish, This special effects crash cymbal has a unique set of laser-cut holes and openings, This construction technique...
Paiste 17" Signature Full Crash
17" Crash Cymbal
Signature Full Crash, A middle-weight, versatile cymbal with a 'corpulant' sound, bright, full crash, and medium sustain
Paiste 22" Symphonic Gong
Symphonic Gong
Impresses with a pleasant, harmonious sound structure and universal sound range, Balanced with complex overtones
Meinl 22" Byzance Extra Dry M. Ride
Medium Ride Cymbal
Byzance series, 22" Size, Extra dry (natural) finish, Extremely dry ride sound, Very deep, warm tone
Meinl 19" Classics Extreme Crash
Crash
Brilliant finish, B10 Bronze, Strong, clear attack with cutting metallic basic tone, Extremely loud and resilient crash with nevertheless short...
Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dark Crash
Crash Cymbal
Classics Custom Series, CC20DAC, Explosive crash with clear attack and response, Full and balanced crash sound with excellent sound reproduction,...
Gewa SPS Cymbal Bag 22"
Cymbal Bag
Line stitching runs along the length of the outside of the bag, With separate padded interlayers, Shoulder strap
Sabian 14" AAX AAXplosion Crash
14" AAXplosion Crash
Brilliant finish, Clear, clean, defined cymbal sound, Large dynamic range, Usable for all styles of music
Zildjian 10" Low Volume Splash
Low Volume Splash Cymbal
Comparitively up to 80% quieter cymbal, Ideal for drummers who want to combine the authentic feel with quiet practice, Great for practice rooms,...
Zildjian 10" K-Custom Dark Splash
Splash
K Custom series, Dark splash, Traditional finish, Played among others by Jimmy Branly, Gerry Brown, Loraine Faina and Steve Smith
Ufip 14" Snare Clang
Snare Clang
Ring is applied to the snare drum for a modern percussive sound, With four studs and two pairs of jingles
Sabian Thundersheet 18"x26"
Effects Cymbal
Consists of a raw, thin, rectangular piece of bronze, Ideal for effects such as rolling on the drum set or in a percussion set-up
Sabian 21" HHX Evolution Ride
Ride Cymbal
Brilliant finish, Clear, clean stick articulation combined with a warm, deep tone and a high bell, A rounded, responsive ride with crash...
Zultan 12" Dark Matter Splatter Staxx
A-Custom Series, Brilliant finish, This special effects crash cymbal has a unique set of laser-cut holes and openings, This construction technique...
Istanbul Agop 21" Agop Signature Ride
Ride Cymbal
Hand.hammered, Produces a dry stick attack with a warm fundamental pitch and musical overtones, Crash-ride capacities, The Signature Series is...
Sabian XSR Fast Stax
Stack Cymbal
13" X-Celerator Top cymbal and 16" China Bottom cymbal, Brilliant finish, Short and concise sound
Masterwork 08" Iris Splash
Splash
08", Bright surface, Cymbal bell is untreated, Hand-made according to Turkish tradition, B-20 alloy, Modern sound with a wide frequency range and...
Sabian 24" HH Big&Ugly King Ride
Ride Cymbal
HH series, B20 alloy, Natural finish, Hand hammered, Powerful and complex sound, Universal use with sound changing according to playing style
Paiste PST7 Light Set + 16" Crash
Cymbal Set
PST7 Series, Bright, clear and thin sound with precise attack, 20" Light Ride
Paiste 14" Rude Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat Cymbals
Rude series, Earthy, full, energetic sounding hi-hat, Loud, full playing feel, Earthy, full, loud open sound, Full, powerful open sound, The...
Zildjian 16" A-Custom EFX
EFX Cymbal
A-Custom Series, Brilliant finish, This special effects crash cymbal has a unique set of laser-cut holes and openings, This construction technique...
Zultan 14" Dune Hi-Hat
Hi-hat cymbal
Dune series, Hand-hammered, Premium hi-hat cymbal from traditional Turkish production, Made of B20 bronze, Dry, fast fading, thrashy sound,...
Thon Cymbal Case 24"
Transport Case
For cymbals up to 24", 22 x 22 mm Aluminium edges, Foam padding, 2 Drawbolt latches, 1 Synthetic leather handle, Small steel ball corners, Screw on...
Zildjian 14" S Series Thin Crash
Thin Crash
S Series, Brilliant finish, Bright, open sound, Lathed on both sides
Zultan 10" Q Splash
Splash Cymbal
"Q" Series, Made of B-20 bronze, Dark and ââdeep with incredible dynamic range, The outer 2" ring of the upper cymbal is extremely deeply...
Zultan 10" Raw Splash
Splash Cymbal
Raw series, From B20 bronze, Darker, warmer and fuller tone, 100% hand hammered, High musicality, The un-lathed surface results in a dry, earthy...
Istanbul Mehmet 15" Light Hi-Hat Traditional
15" Light HiHat
Traditional series, Regular finish, Dynamic range with dark, warm sound, The traditional series is suitable for all styles of music, The classic...
Meinl 13" Byzance Jazz Thin Hi-Hat
13" Jazz Thin hi-hat
Byzance Series, Jazz version, Exceptionally lightweight hi-hat with a deep tone and a soft chick
Istanbul Mehmet 16" China Samatya Series
16" China
Samatya series, Brilliant finish, Modern, responsive cymbal, Ideal for pop & rock music
Zultan 13" Rock Beat Hi-Hat Medium
Hi-hat cymbals
Medium, Rock Beat Series, Extremely assertive clear sound with a bright hi-hat, Wide, more open fundamental tone and a loud and open sound with...
Zultan 21" Raw Jazz Ride
Ride Cymbal
Raw Series, Made of B20 bronze, Dark, warm and full sound, 100% Hand-hammered, Great musicality, The non-lathed surface results in a dry, earthy...
Meinl 12" Classic Custom Trash Stack
Cymbal Stack
Classic Custom Series, Dry and trashy stack with a short sustain and little overtone
Zildjian 12" K-Custom Splash
Splash Cymbals
K Custom series, Dark splash, Traditional finish, Played by Jimmy Branly, Gerry Brown, Loraine Faina, Steve Smith, and others...
Zultan 12" Splash Dark Matter
Splash Cymbal
Dark Matter Line, Hand hammered, Dark splash cymbal, Made of B20 bronze, Dark, warm sound character with great dynamics and fine overtones,...
Meinl 08" Byzance Dark Splash
Dark Splash
Byzance series, Dark (natural) finish, Dark, earthy sound with short sustain
Masterwork 24" Resonant Ride
24" RideThe resonant series is hand-polished, giving it a glossy surface and brilliant sound with a warm fundamental tone.
Masterwork resonant series, Brilliant finish, Handmade according to the finest Turkish tradition, B-20 alloy
Sabian 24" HH Big&Ugly Pandora Ride
Ride Cymbal
HH series, B20 alloy, Natural finish, Dry and relatively dark sound, Ideal for blues
Sabian HHX Complex Performance Set
A-Custom Series, Brilliant finish, This special effects crash cymbal has a unique set of laser-cut holes and openings, This construction technique...
Zildjian 14" S Series Mastersound HiHat
Mastersound Hi-Hat Cymbals
S Series, Medium Top, Heavy Bottom, Brilliant finish, Bright and open sound, Unlathed on both sides
Zildjian 16" Low Volume Crash
Low Volume Crash Cymbal
Up to 80% quieter than standard cymbals, Ideal for drummers who want to combine the authentic touch with quiet practice, Great for practice rooms,...
Zildjian 16" K-Custom Dark Crash
Dark Crash Cymbal
K-Custom Series, Regular finish, Unique crash cymbal with dry, trashy overtones, Fast response with short sustain
A Versatile And Hypnotic Rhythm Accessory
Cymbals are played mostly in the orchestra to create a wide range of loud, crashing sound effects. The word cymbal is derived from the Greek word 'kymbos', meaning "vessel" or "bowl".
As with most instruments, cymbals come in different sizes, from tiny finger sized with a gentle ding to garbage tin-cover sized with booming crash for orchestras.
Coming from the percussion family, cymbals are perhaps the only untuned musical instruments that are played by being struck, scraped or shaken together.
So How Many Different Cymbals Could There Be?
Cymbals are an essential element of a drum set normally using both high-hat and single. These can be hit with drum sticks or brushes, depending on the degree of sound required.
A heavier cymbal with hit with sticks may be perfect for a rock drummer where a jazz band or combo may prefer a thinner lighter one and brushes.
Some of the prominent categories of cymbals are:
- Finger Cymbals - diminutive and non-pitched to play with the fingers
- Ride Cymbals - on a pedestal to keep a rhythmic pulse of the composition
- Suspended Cymbals - sized between 16 to 22 inches suspended upon a stand to provide percussive stresses in a composition
- Crash Cymbals - larger to provide loud dramatic crashes during the high points in the composition
- Hi-Hat Cymbals - mounted horizontally on a pedestal
- Sizzle Cymbals - sized from 6 to 22 inches fitted on a pedestal stand at an angle
I bet you never knew there was so much to know about the simple cymbal.
Useful Tips On Playing The Cymbal
A cymbal is an ancient musical instrument and finds its place in nearly all kinds of music. It draws its name from the Greek word 'kymbos' which means 'vessel' or 'bowl', suggesting a link with bronze drinking vessels used in old times. Percussionists also call it a 'plate'.
There are many manufacturers of cymbals with some of the leading ones being Sabian, Zildjian and Paiste.
Before playing remove any padding or protective cover from the instrument. These reduce the effect of the sound.
Hold the instrument in your weaker hand. Place each finger under the strap close to the percussion instrument. Hold it at an angle of 45 degrees and position the other instrument away from the first, at a more vertical angle. You can now try to create different sound effects such as sizzle, crashing and roll.
There are many ways of playing this percussion instrument and therefore the sound that results from it is unique each time. It allows greater imagination and creativity of the performer. Thus when composing, the general sounds of the instrument need to be kept in mind. Then select the correct sounds, which would be proper to the particular emotion or structure of the music.
When playing in an orchestra you must keep the following points in mind. First, ensure that your part fits with the music, therefore, prepare for your performance through proper research and analysis, select the right instruments, think about what you plan to play and practice. Second, when playing, listen to the music, feel it and then express it. You will then be a part of the orchestra.