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Meinl 22" Byzance Dual Crash/Ride

Crash / Ride

3

Byzance series, B22DUCR, Extra dry (natural) and brilliant finish, Hand hammered, Exciting contrast between extra dry and brilliant finish due to...

Meinl 20" Byzance Dark Crash

Dark Crash Cymbal

1

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

Istanbul Mehmet 10" Black Bell Splash

0

HHX series, Hand hammered, HHXtrem crash, Brilliant model, An attractive crash with a dark explosive crash sound, Raw, biting attack, HHX cymbals...

Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 5"

Chime Effect Cymbal

6

Percussive effect sound, Dry "ping" stick tone, Long decay, Full, loud bell sound, Also available as a set

Istanbul Mehmet 14" Light Hi-Hat Traditional

Light Hi-Hat Cymbals

4

Traditional series, Regular model, Dynamic spectrum with a dark, warm sound, The traditional series is suitable for every musical style, The...

Istanbul Mehmet 16" Paper Thin Crash Tradit.

16 " Paper Thin Crash Cymbal

4

Traditional series, Regular model, Extremely fast response crash with very fast decay, Traditional Series is suitable for just about any type of...

Istanbul Mehmet 20" Ride MC Jazz Series

20" Ride Cymbal

6

MC Jazz Constantinople series, Specially designed for jazz ride cymbals with full, warm sound

Zildjian 22" S Series Rock Ride Heavy

Rock Ride Cymbal

1

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

Meinl 22" Byzance Dark Ride

Ride Cymbal

1

Byzance series, 22" Dark Ride, Dark (natural) finish, Dark, deep sound character with very clear ping, Hand hammered

Tama SLC08 Hi-Hat Clutch

Hi-Hat Clutch

14

Swing Lock Hi-Hat Clutch

Paiste 17" Rude Crash/Ride

Crash / Ride cymbal

6

An extra heavy crash, Sound is loud to very loud, A broad, earthy, full and assertive, energetic asounding crash cymbal, Explosive response, A...

Paiste 17" 900 Color Heavy Crash BK

Heavy Crash Cymbals

0

900 Colour Sound Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Full sound with a strong, warm tone and long sustain, Can be used for a louder music style

Paiste 20" 900 Color Heavy Crash BK

Heavy Crash Cymbal

1

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

Meinl 20" Byzance Vintage Pure Crash

Crash Cymbal

1

Byzance series, B20VPC, Hand hammered, The Vintage Pure Crashes produce a dry, deep sound with a fairly fast decay

UFIP 10" FX China Splash

China Splash Cymbal

5

The UFIP Class Series always has a little more to offer, more volume, stamina on the stage, warm timbres and a full dynamic range, The cymbals are...

Zildjian 20" A-Series Thin Crash

Crash Cymbal

1

A series, Thin version, B20 alloy, Brilliant finish, Fast responding, very thin crash cymbal, May not be suitable for heavy Drummer

Istanbul Mehmet 10" Splash Turk Series

10" Splash Cymbal

6

Turk series, Dry and voluminous sound, The Turk cymbals are characterized by an untreated surface which ensures dry and compact sound, yet allows a...

Paiste 10" Reflector Splash

Splash Cymbal

3

Signature Reflector Series, Clear, full, silvery sound, Quick response with soft feel, Powerful splash with a full sound, For stage or studio use

Masterwork Custom Cymbal Set

Cymbal Set

2

Masterwork Custom Series, Manufactured according to Turkish tradition entirely by hand, Traditional finish, All-round cymbal set, Broad frequency...

Zultan Dark Matter Cymbal Set

Cymbal Set

3

Dark Matter Series, High-quality cymbal set made of B20 bronze in exclusive finish, Dark, warm sound, Cymbal bag included

Zultan Heritage Grand Cymbal Set

Cymbal Set

2

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

UFIP 14" Class Series Hi-Hat Light

14" Hi-hat

2

Class Series, Light, The UFIP Class Series always has a bit more to offer; more volume, greater assertiveness on the stage, warm tones and a...

Paiste 14" Signature Dark Energy MK1

14" Dark Energy Hi-Hat Mark I

10

Signature Line Series, Full, energetic, and with a definite dark character, Crisper and fine fundamental pitch, Rich and shimmering open / close...

DW SM488 Cymbal Stand Felt Set

Cymbal Stand Felt Set

50

2 Felt sets with top and bottom felts, Suitable for DW cymbal stands

Istanbul Mehmet 17" Medium Crash Traditional

17" Medium Crash Cymbal

6

Traditional series, Crash with quick response, Deep base tone, Traditional series is suitable for just about any type of music, The classic concept...

Sabian 20" HHX Suspended Brilliant

Orchestra Crash Cymbal

0

20" Suspended (thin), Brilliant model

Paiste 20" 900 Color Sound Crash BK

Crash Cymbal

0

900 ColorSound series, Made from B8 (2002) bronze, Full sound with a strong warm undertone, Universally applicable

Istanbul Agop 10" Xist Dry Dark Splash

0

HHX series, Hand hammered, HHXtrem crash, Brilliant model, An attractive crash with a dark explosive crash sound, Raw, biting attack, HHX cymbals...

Asian Sound Tamtam TT-50 P

Thin Wuhan Tam Tam

2

Including tam tam mallets with professional quality

Sabian B8X Complete Set

Cymbal Set

1

Natural finish, Strong hammered, Hammered bell, Warm and complex sound, Successor for the Sabian B8 series

Sabian 18" HHX Thin Crash

0

HHX series, Hand hammered, HHXtrem crash, Brilliant model, An attractive crash with a dark explosive crash sound, Raw, biting attack, HHX cymbals...

Sabian 18" XSR Fast Crash

Fast Crash Cymbal

2

XSR Series, Brilliant finish, Thinner cymbal with a good degree of sensitivity, Universal in its use

Sabian 18" HHX HHXtreme Crash

Crash Cymbal

5

HHX series, Hand hammered, HHXtrem crash, Brilliant model, An attractive crash with a dark explosive crash sound, Raw, biting attack, HHX cymbals...

Sabian 14" HHX Complex Medium Hi-Hat

0

HHX series, Hand hammered, HHXtrem crash, Brilliant model, An attractive crash with a dark explosive crash sound, Raw, biting attack, HHX cymbals...

Paiste 14" 900 Series Hi-Hat

Hi-Hat Cymbals

1

900 Series, Made from B8 bronze (2002), Full sound with a warm fundamental tone, Defined "chick" sound, A very easy to control hi-hat that is...

Sabian 16" SBR O-Zone Crash

O-Zone Crash

0

SBR series, Powerful cymbal with holes for a "trashier" sound

Zildjian 14" K Custom Special Dry Hats

Hi-hat cymbal

1

Natural finish, Dark, dry, funky sound with a short sustain, The K Custom Special Dry series has been reissued to serve today's modern music styles

Zultan 20" F5 Ride

Ride Cymbal

10

F5 Series, Heavy ride cymbal with exceptionally clear, penetrating bell sound, Extremely defined stick response, Solid, clearly defined overall...

Sabian 22" AAX Heavy Ride

0

HHX series, Hand hammered, HHXtrem crash, Brilliant model, An attractive crash with a dark explosive crash sound, Raw, biting attack, HHX cymbals...

Sabian 17" Artisan Thin Crash

Thin Crash Cymbal

0

Artisan series, Natural finish, B20 bronze, Hand hammered high-end series, Warm and full of sound with high dynamic range

Paiste 17" 900 Color Crash PRP

Heavy Crash Cymbals

1

900 Colour Sound Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Full sound with a strong, warm tone and long sustain, Universally applicable

Paiste 19" Rude Thin Crash

Thin Crash Cymbal

0

Rude Series, Full, dark, energetic with a brilliant broad sparkle, Extremely flexible, With a compact sound character, Fast, responsive, explosive,...

Sabian 19" HHX Suspended Brilliant

Orchestral Crash Cymbals

0

19" Suspended (Thin), Brilliant finish

Istanbul Mehmet 20" Medium Crash Traditional

20" Medium Crash Cymbal

1

Regular finish, Fast-response crash, Deep basic tone, The Traditional Series is suitable for just about any type of music, The classical concept of...

Paiste 10" 900 Color Sound Splash PRP

Splash Cymbal

2

900 Colour Sound Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Short sustain for precise accents in all musical styles

Meinl 10" Byzance Jazz Splash

10" Jazz Splash

13

Byzance series, Jazz version, Very soft, deep sound, The very thin cymbal responds extremely dynamically and fits perfectly into the jazz series

Sabian 11" Alu Bell

11" Aluminium Bell

0

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 in...

Asian Sound Tamtam T-45 P

Wuhan Tam Tam

1

Including tam tam mallets with professional quality

Sabian SBR Performance Cymbal Set

Cymbal Set

20

16" SBR crash, 20" SBR ride

Zultan 18" Z-Series Crash

Crash Cymbal

14

B20 bronze, Hand hammered, Full warm sound with fast response, Gorgeous sound body from low to high frequencies, Short decay time, What speaks for...

Paiste 18" Signature Dark Energy MK1

Dark Energy Splash

8

Mark I, Dark body, Full frequency spectrum, Brilliant trebles, Very wide range, Direct sensitive response, Strong attack, Balanced sustain, This...

Masterwork 18" Troy Crash

Crash Cymbal

25

Troy series, Brilliant surface, The Troy series is the perfect introduction to the world of Masterwork, Hand hammered, B20 alloy, Incredibly low...

Istanbul Mehmet 14" Hi-Hat Origin Dark Series

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

4

Origin Dark Series, Natural finish, Origin cymbals are characterised by a relatively small bell with a light profile, These medium weight cymbals...

Zildjian 16" A-Series Medium Thin Crash

Medium Thin Crash Cymbal

5

Regular design, High resolution with fine finish, Full sound

Istanbul Mehmet 16" Crash Turk Series

16 "Crash Cymbal

9

Dry and tighter sound, The Turk symbols are characterised by an untreated surface which ensures dry and compact sound, yet allows a lot of...

Paiste 22" Signature Blue Bell Ride

22" Line Blue Bell Ride

5

Rough but melodic dark cymbal sound, Heavy and yet controllable ping which lays itself over a slightly washed-out basic tone, Very loud,...

Sabian 10" HH Remastered Splash

HH Remastered Splash

7

Brilliant finish, Small, thin splash with a fast response, With a dark note in the sound and its own sound character

Meinl 14" Candela Jingle Bell

14" Candela Jingle Bell

0

HHX series, Hand hammered, HHXtrem crash, Brilliant model, An attractive crash with a dark explosive crash sound, Raw, biting attack, HHX cymbals...

UFIP 18" Class Series Crash Light

18" Crash

2

Class series, Light, Very flexible in pop, jazz, rock or metal

Sabian 14" FRX Hi-Hat

Hi-hat Cymbals

0

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

Paiste 14" 900 Series SE Hi-Hat

Hi-Hat Cymbals

0

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

Paiste 16" 900 Series Crash

Crash Cymbal

5

"900" Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Full sound with a strong, warm tone, Universally applicable, Special dark finish that emphasises the hammer...

Zultan 20" Raw Jazz Ride

Ride Cymbal

11

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

Paiste 17" Signature Power Crash

Paiste Signature Line

3

A very bright, full, and high-frequency crash, Quick response with a long and swelling sustain, Extremely assertive crash, Ideal for those who are...

Sabian 19" XSR Fast Crash

Crash Cymbal

1

XSR Series, Brilliant finish, Thinner cymbal with a high sensitivity, Universally applicable

Meinl 20" Classics Medium Crash

Medium Crash

5

Classics series, Excellent quality, This crash has an extremely wide frequency spectrum and warm sound, Medium-quick release with an even decay,...

Sabian 18" AAX AAXplosion Fast Crash

Crash Cymbal

4

Extra thin, Brilliant finish, Clear, clean, defined cymbal sound, Wide dynamic range, Suitable for all music styles

Paiste 2002 Classic 18" Thin Crash

Crash Cymbal

9

2002 Classic Series, Size 18", Thin crash, Medium bright, full, wide sound spectrum, Thin Crash with a soft, penetrating character

Sabian 14" AAX Thin Hi-Hat

0

HHX series, Hand hammered, HHXtrem crash, Brilliant model, An attractive crash with a dark explosive crash sound, Raw, biting attack, HHX cymbals...

Sabian 20" AAX Medium Ride

0

HHX series, Hand hammered, HHXtrem crash, Brilliant model, An attractive crash with a dark explosive crash sound, Raw, biting attack, HHX cymbals...

Istanbul Mehmet 22" Jazz Ride Siz. Turk Series

Jazz Ride Cymbal with Rivets

4

Turk Jazz Rides are lighter and have a lower bell for a dark, washed-out sound, The Turk cymbals are characterized by an untreated surface, which...

Zildjian 20" K Const. Renaissance Ride

Ride Cymbal

3

K Constantinople Series, Developed with jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum, Versatile ride cymbal for low and medium volume, Dark, slightly trashy ride...

Istanbul Mehmet 22" Nostalgia 50's Ride

Ride Cymbal

2

Nostalgia 50's series, Dark stick definition, Larger bell than the 70s version, N50-R22

Gibraltar SC-CS8MM Cymbal Sleeve 8mm

Plastic Tube

100

For 8 mm cymbals, 4-Pack

Pearl NP-69/2 Plastic Sleeve

Plastic Tube

100

For fixing on the cymbal stand head, To protect the bore in the cymbal, Set of 2

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.