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Zildjian 18" Classic Orch. Sel. Susp.

Crash Cymbal

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18" Classic Orchestral Selection - Suspended, Traditional finish

Masterwork 16" Custom Thin Crash

16" Thin CrashThe all-round cymbal of the series. A remarkable sound Spectrum and a warm base with sensitive dynamic characteristics are the essential features of the Custom series.

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Masterwork Custom series, Traditional surface, Completely handmade according to the finest Turkish tradition, B-20 alloy

Meinl 14" Equilibrium Hi-Hat

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Dark Matter Line, Dark crash cymbal, 100% Hand-hammered, Dark, warm sound character with great dynamics and fine overtones

Meinl 20" Byzance Dual Crash/Ride

Crash/ride Cymbal

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Byzance Series, B20DUCR, Extra dry (natural) and brilliant finish, Hand hammered, Exciting contrast between extra dry and brilliant finish due to...

Sabian 22" Secure Cymbal Bag

Cymbal Bag

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For cymbals up to 22 ", Reinforced front and back with plastic, Shoulder strap, 3 Outer pockets

Paiste 2002 Classic 22" Power Ride

22" Power Ride

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Filling, full, clear, energetic ride cymbal, High sonic range, Loud feedback with a controllable sound, Large, clear, glassy stick attack over a...

Paiste 38" Symphonic Gong

Symphonic Gong

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Attractive for its pleasant, harmonic sound and diverse possibilities for use, Balanced instrument with complex overtones

Paiste 20" Rude Crash/Ride

Crash / Ride Cymbal

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Rude series, Extra heavy crash, From loud to very loud, Wide, earthy, full and powerful sounding crash cymbal, Extremely explosive response, The...

Istanbul Mehmet 18" China Samatya Series

China Cymbal

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Samatya series, Brilliant finish, Modern cymbal with quick response, Ideal for pop and rock

Meinl 18" Byzance Dark China

China

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Byzance Series, Dark (natural) finish, Extremely dry, deep sound with very little treble, Hand hammered

Istanbul Mehmet 14" X-Ray 6 Crash

Crash Cymbal

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X-Ray 6 series, B20 Bronze, Brilliant finish, With 6 holes, Trashy sound, fast attack, deep tone, short sustain

Meinl 14" Classics Medium Crash

Medium Crash Cymbal

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Classics series, Crash with a wide frequency spectrum and warm sound, Medium-fast response and sustain

Meinl 12" Classics Splash

Splash

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Classics series, Extremely fast attack, Sharp, assertive, wide, clear sound

Zildjian 13" K-Series Hi-Hat

Hi-hat

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From the K Series, Regular finish, Deep and full "chick" tone, Quick response

Istanbul Agop Xist Brilliant Cymbal Set

Cymbal Set

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Agop Xist Series, Brilliant finish, Professional quality, Includes cymbal case

Sabian 16" XSR O-Zone Crash

Crash Cymbal

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B20 bronze, Brilliant finish, 12 Holes, Short, aggressive crash sound with increased trebles

Meinl 14" Byzance Foundry Reserve HH

Hi-Hat Cymbal

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Byzance Foundry Reserve Series, B20 Bronze, Traditional finish, Extra-large hammer blows, Full, voluminous sound, Warm, dark and complex sound, Can...

Meinl 20" Byzance Medium Ride

Medium Ride

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Byzance series, Traditional finish, Handmade in Turkey, Refined and revised by Meinl, Balanced, always controllable stick articulation with a...

Meinl 20" Byzance Dark Ride

Dark Ride Cymbal

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Byzance Series, Dark (natural) performance, Dark and earthy with a very clear ping, Hand hammered

Zildjian 19" A-Series Medium Thin Crash

Thin Crash

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Avedis series, Medium, Brilliant finish

Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Power Crash

Power Crash

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2002 Classic Series, Aggressive and penetrating crash for powerful play

Sabian 20" HHX Plosion Crash

20" Crash CymbalDeveloped with Dave Weckl the HHX Evolution series has been expanded to include a 20" HHXplosion crash.

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HHX plosion model, Brilliant finish, Clear, clean defined cymbal sound, Large dynamic range, Suitable for all musical styles

Meinl 18" Byzance Heavy H. China

China Cymbal

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Byzance Heavy Hammered series, Hand hammered, Loud, aggressive and assertive China

Paiste 10" 900 Series Splash

Splash cymbal

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900 series, Made from B8 (2002) bronze, Short sustain for precise accents in all musical styles, Especially darker finish, which better highlights...

Sabian 07" Alu Bell

Aluminium Bell

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Aluminium does not only ensure a clear, bell-like response; it is also very light and the sound is characterised by its extra long sustain., Made...

Meinl 21" Byzance Medium Ride

Medium Ride Cymbal

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Byzance Series, Traditional finish, Byzance cymbals are handmade in Turkey, Refined and revised by Meinl, Balanced, always controllable stick...

Meinl 13" Byzance Hi-Hat Brilliant

13 hi-hat

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Brilliant execution, Brilliant, clear sound, Based upon a highly polished surface and a brilliant finish, Large, dynamic range

Meinl 12" Byzance Splash Traditional

Splash Cymbal

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Byzance Series, Traditional finish, Beautifully spreading splash cymbal with fast response, Expressive and blurry, Highly traditional sound

UFIP 16" FX Fast China

20" Fast China

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Class series, The UFIP Class series always has something more to offer, more volume, assertiveness on the stage, warm sound colours and a complete...

UFIP 12" FX Traditional Spl. Medium

Splash Cymbal

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Medium splash

Zultan 18" F5 Crash

Crash Cymbal

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F5 Series, Aggressive crash with powerful volume reserves, Full sound with excellent touch response, Brilliant hand-polished surface with big...

Istanbul Agop 16" Xist Crash Brilliant

Crash Cymbals

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Agop Xist series, Brilliant finish, The cymbal impresses with a clear, fine-structured, paper crackling, fast attack and a clean, medium decay

Cympad Optimizer Set II Ø 40/15mm

Cympad Optimizer Set

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5 pieces, The professional cymbal optimizer, Improved sound and protects the cymbal

Zildjian 24" Cymbal Vault

Cymbal Case

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For 5 - 10 cymbals up to 24" diameter

Paiste 17" Signature Fast Crash

17" Fast Crash

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Medium, light, silvery warm and transparently responding crash with a full base sound, Extremely fast response with short sustain

Paiste 20" 900 Series Heavy Crash

Heavy Crash Cymbal

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900 Series, Made from B8 (2002) bronze, Full sound with a strong warm undertone and long sustain, Can be used for louder musical styles, Special...

Sabian 10" SBR Splash

Splash Cymbal

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Natural (thin), Brass, Small and with a fast, powerful, lively and accentuated attack

Paiste 10" PST8 Reflector Thin Splash

Thin Splash

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PST8 series, Full, warm, short sounding splash cymbal, Fast response with fast decay, Extremely dynamic splash cymbal for almost all musical...

UFIP 15" Class Series Hi-Hat Medium

15 "Hi-Hat

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Class series, Medium, The UFIP Class series always has something more to offer, more volume, assertiveness on stage, warm sound colours & A...

Istanbul Mehmet 14" Medium Crash Traditional

14" Medium Crash Cymbal

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"Traditional" series, Crash with quick response, Deep base tone, The Traditional Series can be played in just about any genre of music, The...

Meinl 08" Classics Bell "Powerful"

"Powerful" Bell Cymbal

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From the Classics Series, Size 8", Unique effects cymbal, Pronounced, high-pitched ping sound, Very long sustain, Perfect addition to any drum kit...

Sabian 21" HHX Groove Ride Cymbal

21" Groove Ride Cymbal

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HHX series, Brilliant finish, Funky mixture of stick attack and fundamental tone with bubbling sound

Zildjian 13" K Custom Special Dry Hats

Hi-Hat Cymbal

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K Custom Special Dry series, Natural finish, Dark, dry, funky sound with short sustain, The K Custom Special Dry series has been reissued to serve...

Meinl 16" Generation X Filter China

16" Filter China

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Generation X series, Regular finish, Quieter than most chinas, they have a short sustain due to the waved edge

Zildjian 13" S Series Mastersound HiHat

Mastersound hi-hat cymbal

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S series, Medium top, Heavy bottom, Brilliant execution, Bright and open sound, Turned off on both sides

Paiste 16" Rude Wild China

China Cymbal

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Dark, full, earthy sounding China, Wide sound range, Heavy basic character, Always controllable, Extremely explosive China crash, Extremely loud,...

Sabian AAX Exclusive Hybrid Cym. Set

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Dark Matter Line, Dark crash cymbal, 100% Hand-hammered, Dark, warm sound character with great dynamics and fine overtones

Paiste PST7 16" Thin Crash

Thin Crash Cymbal

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PST7 Series, Traditional sound and look, Suitable for all music genres, Light crash for unobtrusive accentuation in quiet to semi-quiet music, Made...

Zultan 16" Crash Dark Matter

Crash Cymbal

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Dark Matter Line, Dark crash cymbal, 100% Hand-hammered, Dark, warm sound character with great dynamics and fine overtones

Tama CL08 Hi-Hat Clutch

Hi-Hat Clutch

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Security Hi-Hat Clutch, Suitable for the Tama hi-hat HH805, HH905 and HH75W

Meinl 14" Classics Custom Dark HH

Hi-Hat Cymbals

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Classics Custom Series, The Dark Hi-hat provides a bright, warm stick definition and a clear, stressed Chick Sound, Perfect for musical styles in...

Ritter RDS7 S. Del. Cymbal 22" MGB

Bag for cymbals up to 22"

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Super Deluxe version, High quality sewn, water repellent "Jacquard Bicolour" material, Incorporated reflectors for road safety, "All-Around Piping...

Zultan 17" Crash CS Series

Crash Cymbal

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Premium Crash cymbal made in accordance with a Turkish tradition, CS Series, Made of B25 bronze, Hand hammered, Hand sealed and polished, Full and...

Zultan 20" Rock Beat Crash

Crash Cymbal

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Rock beat series, Full of voluminous keynote, Balanced crash with power and projection, Fast response with a balanced sound over the entire sound...

Masterwork 18" Custom China

18" China

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Masterwork Custom Series, Traditional surface finish, Completely handmade in accordance iwth old Turkish tradition, B-20 alloy

Sabian 10" AAX O-Zone Splash

10" Splash CymbalNewly developed 10" splash cymbal from SABIAN in "O-Zone" design from the award-winning AAX series

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AAX O-Zone series, 6-Hole "O-Zone" design, Wider, more powerful sound, Extremely short decay time, Light weight

Meinl 15" Byzance Hi-Hat Extra Dry

HiHat

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Byzance series, Extra dry (natural) version, Very dry earthy sound with sensible attack and vintage characteristics, Hand-hammered

Meinl 14" Byzance Thin Crash Brill.

Thin Crash Cymbal

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Byzance Series, 14" Thin Crash, Brilliant finish, Very low foundation, Extremely fast dynamic response with short sustain

Paiste 12" 900 Color Sound Splash PRP

Splash Cymbal

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900 Color Sound series, Made from B8 (2002) bronze, Short sustain for precise accents in all musical styles

Istanbul Mehmet 13" Medium Hi-Hat Turk Series

13" Medium Hi-Hat

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Turk series, Dry and dark accentuated stick sound, The Turk cymbals are characterized by an untreated surface that provides dry and compact sound...

Sabian 13" XSR Hi-Hat

Hi-hat cymbal

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XSR series, Brilliant execution, Bright sound, Universally versatile

Masterwork Troy Cymbal Set

Cymbal SetThe Troy series is the perfect start to the Masterwork world. It is hand hammered with B20 alloy at an incredibly low price for the most powerful sound attack.

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14" Hi-Hat, 16" Crash, 20" Ride, Bag

Paiste 18" Signature Fast Crash

18" Fast CrashThe fast crash from the signature line offers a warm, rich and beautiful transparent sound. A very thin crash, which reaches its full sound very quickly regardless of the velocity.

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Medium bright, silvery-warm and transparent sounding crash with a full core sound, Extremely fast attack with short sustain

Istanbul Agop 22" Xist Ride Brilliant

Ride Cymbal

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Agop Xist series, Brillant edition, The cymbal captivates by clear defined stick stop and very balanced musical operational capability

Paiste 2002 Classic 17" Thin Crash

Crash Cymbals

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2002 Classic series, Thin Crash, Medium bright, full, broad range of sounds, Thin Crash with a soft, pervasive character

Zildjian 19" ZBT Crash

19" Crash

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ZBT Series, Brilliant finish, Excellent quick response with a broad round, assertive tone

Meinl MCB22

Cymbal Bag

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Suitable for 22" cymbals, Cymbal bag made of tear-resistant nylon fabric, External pocket for up to 15" Hi-Hats, 1 Small and 2 large foam dividers,...

Sabian 17" HHX Complex Thin Crash

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Dark Matter Line, Dark crash cymbal, 100% Hand-hammered, Dark, warm sound character with great dynamics and fine overtones

Sabian 19" HH Remastered Thin Crash

Thin Crash Cymbal

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HH remastered series, Hand-hammered, Very musical crash with deeper, warm tone, Full and clear response with short decay, Brillant finish

Paiste 20" Giant Beat Thin Crash

Thin Crash Cymbal

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Giant Beat series, From CuSn8 bronze, also called bronze 2002, For quiet to loud playing situations - live and for studio recordings, Bright and...

Zildjian 19" K-Series Dark Crash Thin

Crash

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Series "K" of Zildjian, Traditional finish, Dark crash thin, Played, among others, Tommy Aldridge, Eddie Bayers, Carter Beauford, Brady Blade and...

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Dark Crash

Crash Cymbal

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K-Custom series, Regular version, Unique crash cymbal with dry, trashy overtones, Quick response with short sustain

Zildjian 18" K Custom Special Dry China

Trash China Cymbal

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K Custom Special, Natural finish, Dark, dry sound with short sustain, K Custom Special Dry series was rereleased to serve today's modern musical...

Paiste 18" Signature Heavy China

Heavy China Cymbal

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Paiste Signature Line, Bright, full, trashy China cymbal, Great sound spectrum with impressive, complex frequencies, Ideally suitable for louder...

Paiste 10" PSTX Pure Bell

Effects Cymbal

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PSTX Series, Paiste preferres aluminum for these bells; the advantage lies in the warm, pleasant and pure sound of these bells

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.