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Istanbul Mehmet 14" Heavy Crash Traditional
14" Heavy Crash
"Traditional" series, Regular finish, Crash with quick response, Bright, louder, dry basic tone, The Traditional series can be played in just about...
Meinl 14" Candela Percussion Crash
14" Candela Percussion Crash Cymbal
Fast response with short sustain
Istanbul Mehmet 21" Jazz Ride Vezir Series
21" Jazz Ride Cymbal
Vezir series, Regular model, Fast and distinctive sound, The Vezir series offers a perfect blend of the Traditional and Turk Series, Top lathed,...
Istanbul Mehmet 12" Splash Traditional Series
12" Splash
Traditional series, Regular finish, Dark warm sound, Fast decay, The traditional series is suitable for almost all styles of music, The classic...
Zildjian 16" K-Custom Session Crash
16" Session Crash
Regular model, Low, dark sound with a fast sustain, Designed in cooperation with Steve Gadd (his favourite crash cymbal)
Meinl 14" Byzance Jazz Hi-Hat Thin
Hi-Hat Cymbal
Byzance series, Jazz / Thin version, Byzance cymbals are handmade in Turkey, Refined and revised by Meinl, Wide dynamic range with a soft, warm...
Meinl 14" Byzance Hi-Hat Medium
Hi-Hat
Meinl Classics series, 14" Hi-Hat Medium, Traditional finish, Byzance cymbals are handmade in Turkey, Refined and revised by Meinl, Wide dynamic...
Sabian 14" HHX Legacy Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat Cymbals
Dave Weckl signature, Legacy series with deeper, darker contrast than the more open sound of the Evolution series
Sabian 20" HHX Evolution Ride
Ride Cymbal
HHX Evolution series, Brilliant finish, Clear, clean stick attack, Combined with a warm, deeper basic tone and a high bell, A rounded, responsive...
UFIP 20" Class Series Medium Ride
20" Ride
Class series, Medium, The UFIP Class series always has something more to offer, more volume, assertiveness on the stage, warm sound colours and a...
Paiste 17" 900 Series Crash
Crash Cymbal
"900" Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Full sound with a strong, warm tone, Universally applicable, Special finish slightly darkens the cymbals...
Zultan 17" Raw Crash
Crash cymbal
Raw Series, Made from B20 bronze, A dark, warm and full sound, 100% hand-hammered, A high degree of musicality, The unlathed surface results in a...
Zildjian 17" K Constantinople Crash
Crash
K Constantinople series, Traditional finish, Dry overtones and soft release, Fast attack and an exceptional "vintage" feeling
Paiste 20" 900 Series Crash
Crash Cymbal
900 series, Made from B8 (2002) bronze, Full sound with a strong warm undertone, Universally applicable, special finish slightly darkens the...
Meinl MCB16 Cymbal Bag
Marching Cymbal Gig Bag
From the Marathon Series, Tear-resistant nylon fabric, Leather carrying handle, Reinforced bottom
Meinl 10" Classics Extreme Splash
Splash
Brilliant finish, B10 Bonze, Fast and explosive response with a slight dark undertone, Short decay time, Excellent for sparkling accents
Istanbul Mehmet 15" 61st Vintage Hi-Hat
15" HiHat
Dark, warm vintage sound, Inspired by the traditional turkish cymbals
Sabian 07" Stage Bell
Bell
SA507B, Bronze, Clear and bell-like response, the sound convinces with an extra long sustain
UFIP 14" Class Series Crash Medium
14" Crash
Class series, Medium, Very flexible usable in pop, jazz, rock or metal
Zultan 21" Heritage Ride
Ride Cymbal
Heritage Series, A 100% handmade cymbal, manufactured according to an old tradition and that meets the highest standards, Has been worked on...
Istanbul Mehmet Samatya Cymbal Set 1
Cymbal Set
Samatya Series, Brilliant performance, Modern, quick-response cymbal set, Ideal for pop and rock music
Zultan Raw Cymbal Set
Cymbal Set
Raw Series, Dark, warm and full sound, 100% Hand-hammered from B20 bronze, Great musicality, The non-lathed surface results in a dry, earthy sound...
Paiste 18" PST8 Reflector Med. Crash
Crash Cymbal
PST8 Series, A wide, voluminous crash basin, A pleasant and clear overall sound, A fast-responding live crash that can be used for all music...
Istanbul Mehmet 16" Crash Samatya Series
Crash Cymbal
Samatya series, Brilliant finish, Modern cymbal with quick response, Ideal for pop and rock music
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Medium Hi-Hat Turk Series
14" Medium Hi-Hat
Turk Series, Dry and dark accented stick sound, The Turk cymbals are characterized by an untreated surface that provides a dry and compact sound as...
Zultan 17" Z-Series Crash
Crash Cymbal
B20 bronze, Hand hammered, A full and warm sound with a fast playing response, A lovely volume of sound, from low to high frequencies, Short decay...
Meinl MCB22-BG Benny Greb Bag
Cymbal Bag
Benny Greb Edition, Bag made of tear-resistant nylon fabric, Outside pocket for up to 15" large hi-hats, 3 Inner compartments, Reinforced material...
Paiste 34" Symphonic Gong
Symphonic Gong
Impresses with the pleasant, harmonic and universal sound diversity that it offers, Balanced with complex sounds
Sabian 10" B8X Splash
Splash Cymbal
B8X series, Natural finish, Hammered bell, Stronger hammering, Warm and complex sound, Successor of the popular Sabian B8 series
Meinl 10" Byzance Splash
Splash Cymbal
Byzance series, Traditional finish, Pleasantly broad, fast responding splash cymbal, Expressive and washy, Extremely traditional, vintage sound
Meinl 18" Classics Custom Tr. China
China Cymbal
18" Classics Custom series, Trash China, Brillant surface finish, Exceptionally pleasant, smooth response with a powerful, swelling basic tone,...
Meinl Pure Alloy 18" China
China Cymbal
Pure Alloy series, High-tech hammering, Versatile cymbal with bright and trashy sound, Can be used as well as crash / ride
Meinl 15" Byzance Dark Hi-Hat
HiHat
Byzance series, 15” Dark hihat, Dark (natural) finish, Very controlled, dry sound with rather soft, deep sound character, Hand-hammered
Paiste 10" 2002 Mega Bell
Bell Effect Cymbal
"2002" Series, Assertive, carrying, heavy bell sound, Played with the stick shoulder, an extremely powerful, woody attack dominates, which descends...
PUR 14" Hand Crash
Cajon Crash
Ideal for playing with your hands, Handmade in Turkey, Thin and easy attack
Zultan 21" Z-Series Ride
Ride Cymbal
B20 bronze, Hand hammered, Dark, earthy sound with an extremely wide tonal range, Pronounced stick articulation in the foreground under warm...
Sabian 21" HHX Fierce Ride
Fierce Ride Cymbal
Rough, dark tone with clearly defined stick articulation, Highly controllable ride cymbal
Zildjian K-Custom Worship Pack
Cymbal Set
K Custom Series, Regular finish, Slightly dark sound, Hand selected, sonically matched cymbal set for powerful and yet always musical sound
Meinl Cymbal Bacon
Sizzle Chain
Placing the chain on the cymbal creates a classic sizzle sound without the need for rivets or holes, Suitable for all common cymbal stands
Meinl 14" Byzance Trad. Thin Hi-Hat
Traditional thin hi-hat
Byzance Series, Traditional design, Ultra warm and fine sound with a soft "chick", AN outstandingly musical hi-hat, ideal for studio use,...
Zildjian 14" K-Series Mastersound HH
14" Master Sound Hi-Hat
"Regular" finish, With the deep, dark warm tone of the K-Zildjians, Fast and clean "Master Sound" response, Clearly defined "Chick"
Istanbul Agop 20" Mel Lewis 1982 Sign. Ride
Ride Cymbal
Mel Lewis 1982 Signature Model, Good stick definition, Classic warm and dark cymbal sound
Zultan 20" Rock Beat Medium Ride
Ride Cymbal
Rock Beat Series, Made of B20 bronze, Clear, strong bell, Voluminous basic sound under splashy heights, Loud but not intrusive, Sensitive cymbal...
Paiste 22" Giant Beat Multi Ride
Ride Cymbal
Giant Beat Series, Made of CuSn8 bronze, also called 2002 Bronze, For quiet to loud playing situations - for live and studio recordings, Bright and...
Zildjian 22" K Const. Renaissance Ride
Ride Cymbal
K Constantinople series, Developed by jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum, Versatile ride cymbal for low and medium volumes, Dark, slightly trashy ride cymbal
Paiste 20" Traditional Thin Crash
Thin crash cymbals
Traditional Collection, Dark, transparent, warm crash sound, Huge frequency range, Extremely fast, sensitive, soft attack with balanced decay...
Masterwork 19" Custom Rock Crash
19" Rock CrashThe all-round cymbal in the range. A remarkable sound spectrum and a warm undertone with sensitive dynamic characteristics are the essential features of the Custom series.
Masterwork Custom Series, Traditional finish, Completely handmade according to the finest Turkish tradition, B-20 alloy
Meinl MCB24 Cymbal Bag
24" Cymbal Bag
Cymbal bag made of tear-resistant nylon fabric, External pocket for up to 15" Hi-Hats, 3 Inner compartments, Reinforced material at the bottom,...
Sabian 15" FRX Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat Cymbal
FRX Series - Frequency Reduced Cymbals, Special cymbals with very compressed and frequency optimized sound, Volume peak after playing the cymbal is...
Paiste 15" Masters Dark Hi-Hat
HiHat
Master series, Soft closed sound with smokey wash, Anyway always clear and assertive 'chick' sound, Designed in cooperation with well-known jazz...
Istanbul Mehmet 14" X-Rubbish Crash
14" Crash Cymbal
Very trashy sound, Short sustain, Perfect for fast and powerful accents
Sabian 21" AA Raw Bell Dry Ride
Raw Bell Dry Ride Cymbal
AA Series, Brilliant finish, Bell with raw finish, Dry sound with clear stick articulation, Powerful bell
PUR 12" Hand Crash
Cajon Crash
Ideal for playing with your hands, Handmade in Turkey, Thin and easy attack
Istanbul Mehmet 12" Splash Turk Series
Splash Cymbal
Turk Series, Dry and voluminous sound, The Turk cymbals are distinguished by an untreated surface that ensures a dry and compact sound with many...
Ufip 12" FX Power Splash
Splash Cymbal
Powerful, bright and warm with great dynamics and sustain, Very well suited for hard rock, rock, heavy metal and fusion musical styles
Meinl 16" Byzance Flat China
Flat China
Traditional Finish, Aggressive, brash attack with a complex spread., Trashy sound with an explosive response and long sustain
Zildjian 18" S Series Rock Crash
Rock Crash Cymbal
S Series, Medium heavy, Brilliant finish, Bright and open sound, Unlathed on both sides
Zildjian ZBT 5 Box Set 460
Cymbal Set
ZBT Series, Sensational cymbal sound, A Zildjian set with a fast, full and loud sound in the tried and tested ZBT alloy, An ideal set for those...
Meinl Byzance Thomann Edition Set
Cymbal Set
Thomann Special Edition, Byzance Series, 16" Byzance Series vintage crash, 20" Byzance Sand ride
Paiste PST5 14" Sound Edge Hi-Hat '14
Sound Edge Hi-Hat Cymbals
From the new series PST5, Corrugated bottom cymbal, Brighter, clearer and musically fuller sound for loud music styles
Paiste PST7 14" Light Hi-Hat
Light Hi-Hat Cymbals
PST7 series, Traditional sound and look, Fresh, open hi-hat sound with soft but clear "chick" sound, Controllable cymbal for any style, Made in...
Masterwork 17" Custom Crash
17" Crash
Masterwork Custom Series, Traditional surface finish, Completely handmade in accordance with an old Turkish tradition, B-20 alloy
Istanbul Agop 17" Xist Dark ION Crash
Crash Cymbal
Xist Dark ION series, Dark trashy sound with fast response and short decay time
UFIP 17" Class Series Crash Medium
17" Crash
Class series, Medium, Very flexible use for pop, jazz, rock or metal music styles
Paiste 19" Signature Fast Crash
Crash Cymbal
Medium bright, Silvery, warm, full and transparent sounding crash, Extremely fast responding crash cymbal with a short sustain
Zildjian 20" S Series Thin Crash
Thin Crash Cymbal
S Series, Brilliant finish, Bright and open sound, Lathed on both sides
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Crash Samatya Series
K Custom Series, Regular finish, Slightly dark sound, Hand selected, sonically matched cymbal set for powerful and yet always musical sound
Ahead Cymbal Standard Armor Case 22"
Standard Cymbal Bag
2-Layer foam padding, Fleece lining, Extra-reinforced seams, Water resistant
Meinl 10" Classics Cust. Dark Splash
Dark Splash Cymbal
Classics Custom Series, B10 bronze, Explosive splash for crisp accents, Ideal for music styles in which a lot of volume and a strong sound is...
Ufip 15" Bionic Series Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat
Bright and warm with great dynamics, Very suitable for Hard Rock, Rock, Heavy Metal and Fusion
Istanbul Agop 15" Xist Dark ION Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat Cymbal
Xist Dark ION series, Professional quality in B20 (80% copper, 20% tin), Hi-hat with holes in the top cymbal for a dark, somewhat trashy sound
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 5,5"
Effect Cymbal
"2002" series, Percussive effect sound, Dry "ping" stick tone, Long decay, Full, loud bell sound, Also available as a set
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.