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Masterwork 14" Custom Thin Crash

14" Thin CrashThe Allround-Cymbal of the line-up. An impressive 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 finish, Completely handmade in accordance with old Turkish tradition, B-20 Alloy, The allround cymbal...

Istanbul Mehmet 13" Emirhan Hi-Hat

13" Emirhan Hi-hat

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Louder, full of "chick" sound, Regular / brilliant finish

Meinl Byzance Mike Johnston Set

Cymbal Set

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Byzance Series, An original set, like the one Mike Johnston currently plays himself, 21" Transition ride, 18" Extra dry thin crash

Meinl 16" HCS Crash

Crash

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HCS Series, Beginner Cymbals Series, Combines quality and value, MS63 mixture, Soft response with average-length sustain

Meinl 16" Classics Extreme Crash

Crash

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Brilliant finish, B10 bronze, Strong, clear response with piercing, metallic fundamental tone, Extremely loud and durable crash but with a short...

Meinl Cymbal Tuners

Cymbal Tuners

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Allows individual cymbal sounds by different positioning of the cymbal magnets

Paiste 14" Signature SE Hi-Hat

SoundEdge Hi-Hat Cymbals

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Signature line, Bright, full, warm and powerful hi-hat, Great sound characteristics with powerful sound reinforcement, Lower hi-hat cymbal in wavy...

Zultan 22" F5 Ride

Ride Cymbal

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F5 series, Heavy ride cymbals with exceptionally clear, penetrating bell sound, Extremely defined stick attack, Solid, clearly defined overall...

Istanbul Agop 22" Cindy Blackman OM Ride

Ride Cymbal

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Cindy Blackman Santana model, Dark dry sound with good stick response, Hand-hammered

Paiste PST7 19" Thin Crash

Thin Crash Cymbal

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PST7 series, Traditional sound and look, Suitable for any style, Light crash for unobtrusive accents for soft to medium loud music, Made in...

Asian Sound Chin. Opera Gong Jing Luo

Chinese Opera Gong Jing Luo

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Middle pitch, Descending tone

Meinl MSTCB22 22" Cymbal Bag Std.

Cymbal Bag

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Standard version, For cymbals up to 22"

Ufip 10" FX Power Splash

Splash

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Bright and warm with great dynamics and sustain, Very suitable for Hard Rock, Rock, Heavy Metal and Fusion music styles

Asian Sound Tamtam TT-25 P

Wuhan Tam Tam

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Including tam tam mallets with professional quality

Meinl 18" Byzance China Brilliant

China Cymbal

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Byzance Series, Brilliant finish, Aggressive, exotic sound with enormous power

Meinl 13" Backbeat Pro Tambourine

Tambourine

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Black brass ring, 8 Pairs of solid brass jingles, Can be applied to a snare drum

Masterwork 14" Resonant Crash

14" CrashThe Resonant Series cymbals are hand-polished, lending them their high gloss finish and brilliant sound with a warm fundamental sound character.

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Masterwork Resonant series, Brillant surface finish, B-20 Alloy, Handmade in accordance with old Turkish traditions

Meinl 18" MCS Medium Crash

Crash Cymbal

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MCS series, 18" Medium Crash, Regular finish, Full, clear sound with balanced overtones, Fits perfectly into any set-up

Meinl HCS Ultimate Special Set

Cymbal Set

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HCS series, Regular Finish, HCS18C 18" Crash, HCS14CH 14" China, HCS20R 20" Ride, HCS8B 08" Bell, HCS10S 10" Splash, HCS16TRC 16" Trash Crash

Yamaha LC 930 Hi-Hat Clutch

Hi-Hat Clutch

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Standard hi-hat holder, The clutch can be fixed to any Yamaha hi-hat

Zildjian 16" Classic Orch. Sel. Susp.

Crash Cymbal

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16" Classic Orchestral Selection - Suspended, Traditional finish

Paiste 14" 602 Mod. Essentials Hi-Hat

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

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Modern Essentials series, Regular finish, CuSn20 bronze alloy, Very rich, warm and wide hi-hat sound, Extremely versatile hi-hat, Perfect for...

Paiste 2002 Classic 14" Heavy Hi-Hat

14" "Heavy" Hi-Hat Heavier than the medium, with a brighter and stronger sound. Higher pitch, with a more powerful stick sound and great projection. Suitable for high-volume playing.

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Paiste 2002 series, For live and studio applications, Brilliant, warm and full sounding hi-hat, Wide bandwidth in volume and sound, Clean mix,...

Zultan 20" Raw Ride

Ride Cymbal

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Raw series, From B20 bronze, Darker, warmer and fuller tone, 100% hand hammered, High musicality, Through the not twisted surface results in a dry,...

Istanbul Mehmet 22" Jazz Ride Turk Series

Ride

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Turk Series, Regular model, Turk Jazz Rides are lighter and have a lower bell for a dark, washy sound, The Turk cymbals are distinguished by an...

Paiste 22" Signature Full Ride

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Modern Essentials series, Regular finish, CuSn20 bronze alloy, Very rich, warm and wide hi-hat sound, Extremely versatile hi-hat, Perfect for...

Tama 22" P. Designer Cymbal Bag -BK

Cymbal Bag

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Designer collection, 20 mm Padding, Amplified, Shoulder-strap, Carrying-handle, 3 Dividers in main compartment, 1 Hi-Hat divider up to 15"

Paiste 18" Rude Wild China

China Cymbal

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Dark, full-bodied, earthy sounding China, Great sonic range, Heavy basic character, Always controllable, Highly explosive China crash, Extremely...

Istanbul Agop 08" Xist Bell Brilliant

Bell Cymbal

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Xist series, Brilliant finish, Professional quality

Istanbul Mehmet 21" Legend Dark Ride

21" Ride Cymbal

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LD-R21, Natural finish, Specially designed for jazz, this ride cymbal has full and warm sound

Masterwork 14" Custom Crash

14" CrashThe allround cymbal of the line-up. An impressive 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 finish, Completely handmade in accordance with old Turkish tradition, B-20 Alloy, The allround cymbal...

Sabian 21" HHX Legacy Ride

Ride cymbal

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HHX series, Dave Weckl Signature, Legacy ride cymbal with deeper, darker contrast than the more open sound of the Evolution series

Masterwork 13" Resonant Hi-Hat

13" Hi-HatThe Resonant series is hand-polished to give it its shiny surface and brilliant sound with a warm basic character.

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Masterwork Resonant series, Brilliant surface, Handcrafted according to ancient Turkish tradition, B-20 Alloy

Istanbul Mehmet 12" X-Rubbish Crash

12" Crash

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Very trashy sound, Short sustain, Emphasizes quick and powerful accents perfectly

Sabian 13" Hi-Hat Holger Müller Sign.

Hi-Hat Cymbal

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Holger Müller Signature Series, Big, soft, filling sound, Instant response in all dynamic ranges, Also has great sound possibilities in piano...

Zultan 18" Rock Beat Crash Holey

Crash

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Thanks to its sound holes, this cymbal produces a short and quick response with clear, powerful trebles, Slow decay, Sparkling tones across the...

Meinl HCS Thomann ltd. Cymbal Set

Cymbal Set

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HCS Series, Exclusively to Thomann, a limited edition cymbal set, 20" Ride, 12" China

Meinl 16" MCS Medium Crash

16 "Medium Crash Cymbal

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Regular design, Full, clear sound with balanced overtone spectrum, Fits perfectly into any set-up

Meinl Byzance Sand Set Benny Greb

Cymbal Set

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Byzance Sand Set, Benny Greb Signature Set, 14" Byzance Sand Hat, 18" Byzance Sand Thin Crash, 20" Byzance Sand Ride, Hand-hammered from B20...

Meinl 16" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. Cr.

Crash

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Natural finish, B10 bronze, Explosive and trashy crash for crisp accents, With extremely short decay time, Ideal for music styles in which a lot of...

Meinl 16" Byzance Vintage TrashCrash

Trash Crash

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Sandblasted surface, The different sizes and shapes of the cut-outs gives the cymbal a unique look and a wide spread and trashy, noisy sound,...

Paiste 14" 900 Series Heavy Hi-Hat

Heavy Hi-Hat Cymbals

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900 Series, Sound Edge - bottom cymbal features a wavy appearance, Made from B8 bronze (2002), Full sound with a warm fundamental tone, Defined...

Zildjian 20" S Series Medium Ride

Medium Ride Cymbal

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S Series, Medium heavy, Brilliant finish, Bright, open sound, Turned on both sides

Zildjian 20" K-Series Heavy Ride

Ride Cymbals

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K Zildjian Series, Traditional finish, Heavy ride

Istanbul Agop 22" Custom Series SE Jazz Ride

Jazz Ride

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Custom Series Special Edition, Traditional finish, Hand hammered, B-20 alloy, Impresses through its open and soft sound, Wash with relatively high...

Sabian 19" AA Rock Crash

19" Rock Crash Cymbal

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AA Series, Brilliant finish, Explosive and assertive strong crash cymbal, Very loud cymbal, A cymbal with power and energy

Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Thin Crash

Crash Cymbal

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2002 Classic Series, Size 19", Thin Crash, Medium bright, full, broad sound spectrum, Thin crash with soft, penetrating character

Zultan 20" Caz Crash

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Modern Essentials series, Regular finish, CuSn20 bronze alloy, Very rich, warm and wide hi-hat sound, Extremely versatile hi-hat, Perfect for...

Paiste PST5 10" Splash '14

Splash Cymbal

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From the new PST5 series, Bright, clear and focused sound, Quick response

Istanbul Mehmet 10" Splash Traditional Series

10" Splash Cymbal

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Traditional series, Regular finish, Dark warm sound, Fast decay time, The Traditional Series is suitable for just about any type of music, The...

Zultan 10" Heritage Splash

Splash

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Heritage Series, 100% Handmade cymbal, made according to old traditions for the highest of expectations, Machined several times with different...

Paiste 10" Precision Splash

10" Signature Precision Splash

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Low to medium loud splash, Short sustain, Can be used for various styles

Meinl MCC22-TR Prof. Cymbal Trolley

Professional Cymbal Trolley

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Based on the MCC22 Meinl cymbal case, but with wheels and a handle for easy transport, Stable and extremely durable construction to carry up to 9...

Paiste 18" Signature Thin China

Paiste Signature Line

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Modern Essentials series, Regular finish, CuSn20 bronze alloy, Very rich, warm and wide hi-hat sound, Extremely versatile hi-hat, Perfect for...

Sabian 10" HH Will Calhoun Alien Disc

10" Alien Disc Effect Cymbal

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HH Series "Will Calhoun", Spacey, solid bronze effect cymbal, Pierced with sizzle rivets, Striking "funky" sound, Exceptional addition to any setup

Zildjian 15" K Custom Special Dry Hats

Hi-Hat Cymbals

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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 13" Byzance Dark Hi-Hat

Dark Hi-Hat Cymbal

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Byzance Series, Dark (natural/earthy) finish, Very controlled, dry sound with a rather soft, deep tonal character, Hand hammered

Istanbul Mehmet 13" 61st Vintage Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbal

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With a dark, warm vintage sound, Based on the traditional Turkish basin

Zildjian 18" K-Series Dark Crash

Crash Cymbal

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Series "K" of Zildjian, Traditional finish, Played by the likes of Gary Husband, John Otto, Mike Clark, Karl Lewis und Brady Blade

Meinl 16" Byzance Extra Dry T. Crash

Thin Crash Cymbal

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Byzance Series, Extra Dry Thin Crash, Extra dry "natural" version, Very thin, fast-decaying cymbal with a deep tone

Pearl SM-012 Hi-Hat Rod

Hi-Hat Replacement Rod

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For Pearl Hi-hats, SM-012

Zildjian 14" Low Volume Hi-Hat

Low Volume Hi-Hat Cymbal

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Up to 80% quieter compared to other cymbals, Ideal for drummers who want to combine authentic feeling with quiet practice, Great for practice...

Zildjian 20" A-Custom Projection Ride

Ride Cymbal

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Projection, Brilliant finish, Beautiful, loud, free bell, with clean articulated "ping", Warm soft undertones in the sustain

Zildjian 20" A-Custom Ping Ride

Ride Cymbal

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A-Custom Ping, Brilliant finish, Good stick definition, Clean, warm, defined undertone, Nice ping attack, Does not build up with noise

Zultan 22" F5 Metal Ride

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Modern Essentials series, Regular finish, CuSn20 bronze alloy, Very rich, warm and wide hi-hat sound, Extremely versatile hi-hat, Perfect for...

Istanbul Mehmet 20" Jazz Ride Turk Series

Jazz Ride Cymbal

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Turk Jazz Rides are lighter and have a lower bell for darker, faded sound, These unlathed Cymbals have been designed to fulfil the needs of...

Zultan 19" Heritage Crash

Crash Cymbal

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Heritage Series, 100% handmade cymbal according to an old tradition and that meets the highest standards, Has been worked on multiple times with...

Asian Sound Tamtam TT-55 P

Thin Wuhan Tam Tam

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Including tam tam mallets with professional quality

Meinl MCS 10" Splash Cymbal

Splash Cymbal

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Fast attack and quick decay

Tama 22" P. Designer Cymbal Bag -WR

Cymbal Bag

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Designer collection, 20 mm Padding, Amplified, Shoulder-strap, Carrying handle, 3 Dividers in main compartment, 1 Hi-Hat divider up to 15"

Asian Sound Tamtam SGL-45 P

Wuhan Tam Tam

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Including tam tam mallets with professional quality

Sabian 21" AA Rock Ride

Ride cymbal

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AA-series, Rock Ride, Brilliant finish, Large, bright bell, Uncommonly assertive strong ride cymbal

Sabian 21" FRX Ride

Ride Cymbal

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FRX series, Frequency Reduced Cymbals, B20 Bronze, Special cymbals with very compressed and frequency optimized sound, The volume peak after...

Istanbul Mehmet 22" 60th Anniversary Siz. Ride

22" Ride Cymbal

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Clear stick definition, Round sound, Controlled, dark overtones, Vintage sound in a new design

Istanbul Mehmet 15" Flat B Hole Hi-Hat Tradit.

15 "Flat Bottom Hole Hi-Hat

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Traditional series, Regular execution, Clear chick sound through holes in the bottom cymbal, Faster brighter and more controlled hi-hat sound, The...

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.