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Zultan Heritage Cymbal Set
Cymbal Set
Heritage Series, 100% Handmade cymbal set, made according to old traditions for the highest of expectations, Worked several times with different...
Sabian AAX Exclusive XL Cymbal Set
A Series, Brillant edition, For voluminous sound that always remains musical
Istanbul Mehmet 17" Dark Crash Traditional
17" Dark Crash Cymbal
Traditional series, Regular model, Crash with quick response, Deep and dry base tone, Traditional series is suitable for just about any type of...
DW SM 2346 Quick Release Wing Nut
Wing Nut with Integrated Cymbal Felt
With spring-loaded push-button for quick loosening of the wing screw
Istanbul Agop 19" Agop Signature Crash
Crash
Hand hammered, Very thin crash with dry, warm and dark tone, The Signature series is characterized by dark, dry and musically complex sound
Paiste 17" 900 Color Sound Crash Blue
Crash Cymbal
900 Colour Sound Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Full sound with a strong, warm tone, Universally applicable
Paiste 17" Masters Dark Crash
Dark crash cymbal
Masters Series, Dark, smoky cymbal sound, Soft playing feel, Designed in collaboration with renowned jazz drummers such as Gregory Hutchinson and...
Istanbul Mehmet 19" Medium Crash Traditional
Medium Crash Cymbal
Traditional Series, Fast-responding crash, Low undertone, The traditional series is suitable for every musical style, The classical concept of...
Sabian 20" HH Suspended Orchestral
HH Suspended Orchestra Crash Cymbal
Size 20", Thin, Regular finish, Round, full tone, which swells softly and warmly with crescendos, Crash with full sound and quick response
Paiste 20" PSTX Swiss Medium Crash
Crash cymbal
Silk-matte finish, Fast explosive easy response with a lot of tone and fast decay time, For even more assertive sound
Sabian 19" HHX HHXtrem Crash Natural
Crash Cymbal
HHX series, Natural design, An attractive crash with a dark explosive sound with a raw, biting attack, The cymbal bump is a bit thicker and not...
Zultan 21" F5 Metal Ride
A Series, Brillant edition, For voluminous sound that always remains musical
Ufip 21" Bionic Series Medium Ride
Medium Ride
Bright and warm with great dynamics, Assertive bell and clear stick attack, Very suitable for Hard Rock, Rock, Heavy Metal and Fusion music styles
Meinl 18" Byzance Extra Thin Crash
Crash Cymbal
Byzance series, Traditional finish, Byzance cymbals are handmade in Turkey, Refined and revised by Meinl, Energetic and explosive in its attack...
Paiste PST3 Universal Set + 16" Crash
Cymbal Set
Universal standard set, Brass alloy, Beginner's set, suitable for many styles, Extra 18" crash cymbal
Paiste 16" PST8 Reflector Rock Crash
Crash
PST8 Series, Energetic, powerful, strong crash with great sound width and clear brilliance, Its explosive attack makes it very pleasant to play,...
Zildjian 16" S Series Rock Crash
Rock Crash Cymbal
S Series, Medium heavy, Brilliant finish, Bright, open sound, Can be turned on both sides
Sabian 14" XSR X-Celerator Hi-Hat
X-Celerator Hi-Hat Cymbals
XSR Series, Brilliant finish, Brighter sound, Waved bottom cymbal that produces a somewhat glittery sound in a closed state
Sabian 14" AA Rock Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat Cymbals
AA series, Rock hi-hat, Brilliant finish, Powerful, penetrating, loud hi-hat pair, Extremely long-lasting, Suitable for hard, loud and powerful...
Masterwork 20" Custom Rock Ride
20" Rock Ride
Masterwork Custom Series, Traditional surface finish, Completely handmade in accordance with old Turkish tradition, B-20 alloy
Gibraltar SC-19B Short Sleeve 8mm
Cymbal Sleeve
Flanged base (8mm) for shorter shaft length cymbal titlers., Plastic, 4 pack
Meinl 10" Byzance Vintage Splash
Splash Cymbal
Byzance Series, Vintage version, Sandblasted surface, Hand hammered, This splash delivers a dry, trashy splash sound with an ultra-fast response...
Istanbul Agop 18" Xist ION China Brilliant
China Cymbal
Xist ION series, Brilliant finish, Professional quality, China with holes for a shorter and more trashy sound
Sabian 15" HHX Medium Hi-Hat
A Series, Brillant edition, For voluminous sound that always remains musical
Meinl 18" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. Cr.
Crash Cymbal
Meinl Classics Custom Series, CC18DATRC, 18" Dark Trash Crash, Explosive and trashy crash for crisp accents with extremely short decay time, Ideal...
Sabian 18" B8X Rock Crash
Rock Crash Cymbal
B8X series, Natural finish, Hammered bell, Stronger hammering, Warm and complex sound, Follow up to the Sabian B8 Series
Zultan 16" Dune Crash
Crash Cymbal
Dune series, Hand-hammered, Premium crash cymbal from traditional Turkish production, Made of B20 bronze, Dry, fast fading, thrashy sound,...
Zildjian 16" K-Series Dark Crash Medium
Crash Cymbal
Series K Zildjian, Traditional finish, Dark Crash Medium Thin, Played by Gary Husband, John Otto, Mike Clark, Karl Lewis and Brady Blade
Zildjian 20" A-Custom Medium Ride
Ride Cymbal
A-Custom Medium, Brilliant finish, Extremely clean stick definition and sound characteristics, combined with exceptional volume control
Meinl 22" Byzance Sand Ride
Ride
Byzance series, Benny Greb Signature ride cymbals, Warm soft stick sound, Vintage sound characteristics, Powerful cymbal bell, Sandblasted cymbal...
Meinl 20" HCS Crash
Crash Cymbal
HCS entry-level cymbal series, Combines quality and value, MS63 blend, Soft response with average decay
Zildjian 20" Classic Orch. Sel. Susp.
Crash Cymbals
20" Classic Orchestral Selection - Suspended, Traditional finish
Sabian 15" AAX Medium Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat Cymbal
AAX Series, Bright, Smaller bell for crisp and modern sound, The average weight of the medium version adds a little more assertiveness
Meinl 18" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. Ch.
China
Natural finish, B10 Bronze, Explosive and trashy China for crisp accents, With extremely short decay time, Ideal for music styles that require a...
Paiste 900 Color Univ. Cymbal Set BK
Universal Cymbal Set
900 Colour Sound Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Warm, full sound for a variety of musical styles
Istanbul Agop 18" Xist ION Crash Brilliant
Crash Cymbals
Xist ION series, Brilliant finish, Professional quality, Crash with holes for a shorter shorter and trashier sound
Paiste 2002 Classic 16" Power Crash
16" Power Crash
Aggressive and powerful sound, Penetrating crash for a powerful play
Zildjian 17" K-Custom Hybrid Crash
Hybrid Crash Cymbal
K Custom Series, Hybrid Crash, Regular outside, Brillant inside, Manufactured according to the desires of Akira Jimbo, Combined dark and brilliant...
Zultan 17" Heritage Crash
Crash Cymbal
Heritage Series, 100% handmade cymbal according to an old tradition and that meets the highest standards, Has been worked on multiple times with...
Istanbul Mehmet 19" Thin Crash Traditional
Thin Crash Cymbal
Traditional series, Regular finish, Fast-responding crash with fast decay, The Traditional Series is suitable for just about any kind of music, The...
Sabian 20" AA Rock Crash
Crash Cymbal
AA series, Rock crash, Brilliant finish, Explosive and powerful crash cymbal, High volumes are the strengths of this cymbal, A cymbal full of power...
Meinl 18"Byzance Heavy H. Crash
Crash Cymbal
Byzance Heavy Hammered Series, Hand hammered, Heavy, aggressive and assertive crash
Zildjian 18" A-Series Heavy Crash
Crash Cymbals
A Series, Brillant edition, For voluminous sound that always remains musical
Paiste 14" PST8 Reflector Medium H-H
Hi-Hat
14" Reflector medium, PST8 series, Fine, warm and equipped with a deep stop sound, Wide flexible sound range with a clear and balanced tone, An...
Zildjian 16" K-Series Cluster Crash
Crash Cymbal
Extra-thin, Dark and trashy sound, Unprocessed bell, Traditional hammering with scattered "clusters"
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Legend Dark Ride
20" Ride Cymbal
LD-R20, Natural finish, Specially designed for jazz, this ride cymbal has full and warm sound
Zultan 20" Z-Series Ride
Ride
Hand hammered, Dark, earthy sound with an extremely wide tonal range, Pronounced stick articulation in the foreground under warm undertones, Not...
Zultan 20" Heritage Ride
Ride Cymbal
Heritage Series, 100% Handmade in accordance with traditional methods that meet the highest of standards, Has been worked on multiple times with...
Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Crash Brilliant
Crash
Agop xist series, Brilliant finish, Impresses by the clear, fine-textured, paper-rustling fast attack and a clean medium sustain
Paiste 19" 2002 Black Big Beat Cymbal
Cymbal
2002 Black Big Beat Series, Can be used as a crash or ride, Based on the 2002 series, but with stronger hammer patterns and a slightly darkened finish
Zultan 20" Heritage Crash
Crash
Heritage Series, 100% Handcrafted cymbal according to old traditions for highest demands, Processed several times with various hammers, Assertive...
Masterwork 10" Custom Splash
10" SplashA considerable frequency range and a warm fundamental character with sensitive dynamic characteristics are the essential features of the Custom series.
Masterwork Custom Series, Traditional surface, Completely handmade according to ancient Turkish tradition completely, B-20 alloy
Paiste PST3 Profi Set 1 Profi Bag
Paiste PST3 14" Hi-Hat
14" Hi-Hat, Paiste Sound Technology 3 Series, Medium bright, clear, full sounding hi-hat cymbals, With versatile application possibilities,...
Sabian XSR Performance Set Special
Cymbal Set
XSR and AAX series, Brilliant finish, Slightly thinner cymbals with fast response at full volume and medium sustain
Paiste 18" 900 Series Heavy Crash
Heavy Crash Cymbal
"900" Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Full sound with a strong, warm tone and long sustain, Can be used for louder music styles, Special dark...
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Legend Hi-Hat
14" Hi-Hat Cymbals
ML-HH14, Natural finish, Specially designed for Jazz hi-hat cymbals with a full and warm sound
Paiste 2002 Classic 16" Medium Crash
16" Crash
Paiste 2002 Series, Designed for live and studio applications, Made of a special CuSn8 alloy, Explosive, dynamic, powerful, Reacts without delay
Tama RB8P Plastic Bottom
Washer Set
With protective sleeve, Made of plastic, For Tama cymbal stand with 8 mm thread
Sabian 17" HHX Plosion Crash
17" Crash
Brillant finish, Clear, well defined cymbal sound, Wide dynamic range, Usable for all styles of music
Meinl 17" Byzance Med. Thin Crash B.
Medium Thin Crash Cymbal
Byzance Series, Brilliant finish, A very balanced mix from a dynamic response, Deep fundamental sound with brilliant highs
Meinl 17" Byzance Extra Dry T. Crash
Crash Cymbal
Byzance series, Extra dry "natural" version, Very thin, fast-decaying cymbal with a deep tone, Hand hammered
Paiste 10" 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
Sabian 09" Alu Bell
Aluminium Bell
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...
Paiste 12" Rude Shred Bell
Bell Cymbal
Rude series, Effect cymbal for fast ride patterns or penetrating bell sounds, Unique sound in your cymbal collection
Paiste 40" Symphonic Gong
Symphonic Gong
Impresses with pleasant, harmonious sound behavior and universal sound structure, Balanced fundamental note, coupled with complex overtones
Zildjian A-Custom Gospel Pack
Cymbal Set
A Custom Series, Open and bright sound, Brilliant finish, Long decay
Zultan Z Series Professional Set
Cymbal Set
Z-Serie, B20 Bronze, Hand hammered, Darker, earthy basic sound with extremely wide time variations, Pronounced, always anticipated stick attack...
Paiste 22" 602 Mod. Essentials Ride
22" Ride Cymbal
Modern Essentials Series, Regular finish, CuSn20 bronze alloy, Dynamic and lively ride with full, rich and warm sound, The completely handmade...
Zildjian 22" A-Custom Medium Ride
Ride Cymbal
Series A Custom, Medium ride, Brilliant finish, Played by Vinnie Colaiuta and others
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.