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Meinl 14" Byzance Thin Crash
14" Thin Crash
Byzance series, Traditional finish, Handmade in Turkey, Refined and revised by Meinl, Light, blurry and dark (concerning the frequency range)...
Istanbul Mehmet 16" China Turk Series
16" China Cymbal
Turk Series, Very deep sound, Ideal for accents and trashy ride figures, The Turk cymbals are distinguished by an untreated surface that ensures a...
Meinl 21" Byzance Transition Ride
Ride Cymbal
Signature Ride Mike Johnston, Extra dry "natural" version, Hand hammered, Provides a perfect transition from articulated stick attacks towards open...
Paiste 12" 900 Color Sound Splash BK
Splash Cymbal
900 Colour Sound Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Short sustain for precise accents in all musical styles
Meinl 18" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. St.
Stack
Natural finish, B10 bronze, Dry and trashy sound with an extremely short decay time, Ideal for music styles that require a lot of volume and a...
Istanbul Mehmet 08" Splash Turk Series
Splash
Turk series, Dry and voluminous sound, The turk cymbals are characterized by the untreated surface, which is responsible for the dray and compact...
Paiste 2002 Classic 24" Reverend Al's
Ride Cymbal
Reverend Al's Big Ride Cymbal, Alex van Halen Signature Ride model
Paiste 2002 Universal Set
K-Custom Special Dry series, Regular finish, Dark, earthy sound, The K Custom Special Dry series has been reissued to serve today's modern music...
Zildjian K-Custom Special Dry Pack
Cymbal Set
K-Custom Special Dry series, Regular finish, Dark, earthy sound, The K Custom Special Dry series has been reissued to serve today's modern music...
Paiste 18" PSTX Swiss Thin Crash
Crash Cymbal
PSTX series, Satin finish, Fast, explosive response with lots of colour and fast decay
Paiste 18" Reflector Heavy Full Crash
18" Heavy full crash
Signature Line Reflector Series, A slightly deeper basic colour, resulting in a slightly darker overall sound, Wider frequency range, Clean...
Meinl 20" HCS Ride
Ride
From the HCS beginner series, Combines quality with a good price, MS63 Mixture, Clear, warm sound, With defined stick attack, Clear bell sound
Meinl 22" Byzance Sand Crash/Ride
Benny Greb Signature Ride Cymbal
22", Warm, soft stick sound, Vintage sound characteristics, Specially hammered cymbal bell, Sandblasted cymbal surface, Special engraved "Benny...
Meinl 22" Byzance Dark B. Apple Ride
Dark Ride Cymbal
Byzance series, Especially made for the genre of traditional jazz, A small dome with a large cymbal vault gives this ride its earthy sound with...
Sabian 19" Artisan Thin Crash
Thin Crash Cymbal
Artisan series, Natural finish, B20 bronze, Hand-hammered Hi-End series from Sabian, Cymbals produce a warm and rich sound with high dynamic range
Zildjian 17" K Custom Special Dry Trash
Trash Crash Cymbal
K Custom Special Dry Series, Natural finish, Dark, earthy sound with a short sustain, The K Custom Special Dry Series has been redesigned to meet...
Paiste 15" 602 Mod. Essentials Hi-Hat
15 "Hi-Hat Cymbals
Modern Essentials Series, Regular execution, CuSn20 bronze alloy, Very rich, warm and wide hi-hat sound, Extremely versatile Hi Hat, Perfect for...
Paiste 10" PST8 Reflector Rock Splash
Splash
PST8 series, Wide, explosive, clear overall sound, Quick response with balanced decay, Especially with stiffer playing styles and louder music...
Ufip 18" FX Power China
China
Bright and trashy with great dynamics, Very suitable for Hard Rock, Rock, Heavy Metal and Fusion music styles
PUR 14" Hand Crash Sizzle
Cajon Crash
Ideal for playing with your hands, Handmade in Turkey, With two rivets for sizzle effect, Thin and easy attack
Studio 49 B30 Hanging Cymbal
Cymbal
Hammered, An especially full-sounding model, Includes leather hand slings
Meinl 13" Byzance Extra Dry Hi-Hat
13" Extra dry medium hi-hat
Extra dry (natural) finish, Very dry, earthy sound with a very sensitive response and clear sound
Ufip 21" Bionic Series Heavy Ride
Heavy Ride
Bright and warm with great dynamics, Assertive bell and clear stick attack, Especially suitable for Hard Rock, Rock, Heavy Metal and Fusion music...
Istanbul Agop 12" Xist Splash Brilliant
Splash Cymbal
Xist Series, Brilliant finish, Professional quality
Paiste 16" 900 Color Sound China BK
China Cymbal
900 ColorSound series, Made from B8 (2002) bronze, Explosive crash sound for accentuated effects
Meinl 10"/12" Generation X E-Stacks
10"/12" Electro Stack Cymbals
Regular model, Short, highly accentuated effects sound (white noise effect) that can be varied via the contact pressure between the two cymbals
Zultan 08" Splash CS Series
Splash Cymbal
Premium splash cymbal from Turkish production, CS Series, Made of B25 bronze, Hand hammered, Hand sealed and polished, Bright, dynamic sound with a...
Zultan 16"/18" Rocket Staxx
Cymbal Stacks
Trashy, dark stack of B20 bronze alloy, Set of 16" Crash and 18" China cymbals, Perfect addition to the existing cymbal setup, As an effect...
Paiste 24" Masters Thin Ride
Ride Cymbal
Extra thin with high dynamic range, Subtle stick attack, Low, warm and balanced tone, Handmade in Switzerland
Paiste 18" PST8 Reflector Rock Crash
18" Crash
PST8 Series, Energetic, powerful, strong crash with great sound width and clear brilliance, Its explosive attack makes it very pleasant to play,...
Millenium 16" Still Series Crash regular
Crash cymbal
Still series, Up to 80% quieter compared to a standard cymbal, Ideal as a low volume practice cymbal for drummers who want to have an authentic...
Istanbul Agop 14" Mel Lewis Sign. Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat Cymbals
Mel Lewis Signature Model, Classic warm and soft hi-hat sound
Gibraltar SC-QRHHDC Hi-Hat Drop Clutch
Quick Release Hi-Hat Drop Clutch
With quick-release fastener, Based on SC-QRHHC Drop Clutch
Hardcase HCP19 Cymbal Protectors
Cymbal Protectors
Foam inserts made of neoprene, Suitable for HN6CYM22, HN9CYM22 and HNPROCYM
Zildjian 19" A-Series Heavy Crash
Heavy Crash
19", A Series, B20, Brilliant finish, Voluminous sound always remaining musical
Sabian 17" XSR Fast Crash
Crash Cymbal
XSR Series, Brilliant finish, Thinner cymbal with a high sensitivity, Universally applicable
Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Dark ION Trash
Thin Crash Cymbal
Artisan series, Natural finish, B20 bronze, Hand-hammered Hi-End series from Sabian, Cymbals produce a warm and rich sound with a high dynamic range
Zultan 18" Dune China
China Cymbal
Dune series, Hand-hammered, Premium China cymbal from traditional Turkish production, Made of B20 bronze, Dry, fast fading, thrashy sound,...
Sabian 15" HHX Legacy Hi-Hat
K-Custom Special Dry series, Regular finish, Dark, earthy sound, The K Custom Special Dry series has been reissued to serve today's modern music...
Ufip 15" Blast Series Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat Cymbal
Blast series, Double hammered, Modern explosive and somewhat trashy sound with very fast response and short decay
Meinl 14" Classics Custom Med. Crash
Crash
14" Classics Custom series, Medium crash, Brillant surface finish, In all frequencies perfectly balanced crash with dissolving sound, Pleasant...
Istanbul Mehmet 12" Splash Samatya Series
12" Splash
Samatya series, Brillant finish, Modern, fast responding cymbal, Ideal for pop & rock music
Masterwork 21" Resonant Ride
21" Ride
Masterwork Resonant Series, Brillant surface finish, Handmade in accordance with old Turkish traditions, B-20 alloy
Zultan 16" China CS Series
China Cymbal
Turkish-made premium China cymbal, CS Series, Made of B25 bronze, Hand hammered, Hand sealed and polished, Aggressive, very dynamic sound with rich...
Masterwork 08" Resonant Splash
8" Splash
Masterwork Resonant Series, Brillant surface finish, Handmade in accordance with old Turkish traditions, B-20 alloy
Paiste 24" 900 Color Mega Ride PRP
Ride Cymbal
900 Colour Sound Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Full-bodied sound with a warm tone, Penetrating ride cymbal for loud playing styles
Zultan Caz Series Standard Set
Cymbal Set
Hand-hammered, Unique blend of broad tone and shimmering harmonic overtones associated with excellent stick response with soft wooden sound,...
Zildjian 16" K Sweet Crash
Crash Cymbal
K-series, Dark and fast responding cymbal, "Random hammering", Warm and round sound
Meinl 14" Byzance Sand Hi-Hat
14" Hi-Hat cymbal
Byzance Series, Benny Greb Signature hi-hat, With its sandblasted surface, the various hammer techniques used and a noticeable weight difference...
Sonor Cymbalprotection 6mm 200/400er
Plastic Sleeve
For cymbal stands with a 6 mm thread, 3 Per pack, For the 100/200 and 400 series of cymbal stands from 2012
Meinl 20" Classics Extreme Ride
Ride
Brilliant finish, B10 bronze, Ride cymbal with oversized bell, High sound, Glassy response, Stick response with pleasant undertone, Excellent for...
Meinl 20" Byzance Thin Ride
Ride Cymbal
Byzance Series, Thin Jazz Ride, Byzance cymbals are handmade in Turkey, Refined and revised by Meinl, Traditional jazz cymbal with a very...
Zildjian 19" K Custom Special Dry Trash
Trash Crash Cymbal
K Custom Special Dry Series, Natural finish, Dark, earthy sound with short sustain, The K Custom Special Dry series has been reissued to serve...
Zultan 17" Dune Crash
Crash Cymbal
Dune series, Hand-hammered, Premium crash cymbal from traditional Turkish production process, Made of B20 bronze, Dry, fast decaying, thrashy...
Zildjian 20" S Series Trash Crash
Trash Crash Cymbal
S Series, Brilliant finish, Bright and open sound, Lathed on both sides
Sabian 10" HHX Splash
Splash Cymbal
HHX series, Hand hammered, Fast, toxic, biting splash, Punchy attack, Short, quickly fading sustain, Very powerful splash, Brilliant finish, HHX...
Zildjian 18" A-Series China Boy High
China Boy Cymbal
A Series, Regular design, High "China" sound, Medium-long decay time
Paiste 15" 900 Color Heavy Hi-Hat BK
Heavy Hi-Hat Cymbals
900 Colour Sound series, Made from B8 (2002) bronze, Full sound with a warm tone, Defined embroidery sound with powerful "chick", For perfect styling
Istanbul Mehmet 21" Mehmet Legend Sizzle Ride
21" Ride Cymbal with Rivets
Natural finish, Especially designed for jazz, this ride cymbal has full and warm sound
Zultan 13" Heritage Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat
Heritage Series, 100% Handcrafted cymbal according to old tradition for highest demands, Machined several times with different hammers, Assertive...
Paiste 16" 900 Color Sound China BLUE
China Cymbal
900 Colour Sound Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Explosive crash sound for accented effects
Paiste 12" Signature Splash
Splash Cymbal
Suitable for applications in all volume spectra and music styles, Musical and expressive sound, Very sensitive response but clear and powerful...
Sabian 08" Paragon Splash
8" Splash Cymbal
Paragon series, Natural finish, Neil Peart Signature, Handmade from Sabian B20 bronze, Fast response, Sharp, assertive and loud Splash, Extremely...
Meinl Double Down Stack -Mat Halpern
Cymbal Stack
Matt Halpern model, Extremely assertive, voluminous stack yet versatile stack
Istanbul Agop 26" Agop Signature Ride
Ride
Hand hammered, Dry stick response with warm fundamental tone and musical overtones, Can be used as crash ride, The Signature series is...
Paiste PST7 Set Medium
Cymbal Set
PST7 series, Universally applicable, Traditional sound and look, Made in Switzerland
Zultan Caz Series Professional Set
Cymbal Set
Hand-hammered, Unique blend of broad tone and shimmering harmonic overtones associated with excellent stick response with soft wooden sound,...
Paiste PST7 18" Thin Crash
Thin Crash Cymbal
PST7 series, Traditional sound and Look, Light crash for unobtrusive accents for soft to medium loud music, Made in Switzerland
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.