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Zildjian 18" Low Volume Crash / Ride
Low Volume Crash / Ride Cymbal
Cymbal up to 80% quieter, Ideal for drummers who want to combine the authentic touch with quiet practice, Great for practice rooms, unplugged gigs...
Paiste 14" Masters Dark Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat Cymbals
Master Series, A soft, closed sound with a smoky wash, Consistently clear and assertive chick sound, Designed in collaboration with renowned jazz...
Zildjian 20" K-Custom Dry Ride
Dry Ride Cymbal
K Custom series, Regular finish, Ultra dry stick sound, Very few and very dry undertones, Untreated and unpolished top and bottom
Meinl 22" Byzance Vintage Pure Light
Ride Cymbal
Byzance series, B20 bronze, Hand hammered, Sandblasted, The Vintage Pure Light Ride offers an exceptionally dry attack tone with a slightly trashy,...
Sabian 22" AA Big&Ugly Apollo Ride
Ride cymbal
AA series, B20 alloy, Natural finish, Very versatile ride cymbal with controlled stick sound and sublime shimmer
Meinl MC-CYS 6mm
Cymbal Holder
Cymbal stacker, For screwing onto Meinl clamps or for screwing onto cymbal stands with M6 thread, Cymbal not included
Istanbul Mehmet 17" Crash Samatya Series
Crash Cymbal
Samatya Series, Brilliant finish, Modern, quick in the response cymbal, Ideal for pop & rock music
Sabian 19" HHX plosion Crash
19" Crash
Brillant finish, Clear, well defined cymbal sound, Wide dynamic range, Usable for all styles of music
Zultan 19" Dark Matter Holey Crash
Byzance series, B20 bronze, Hand hammered, Sandblasted, The Vintage Pure Light Ride offers an exceptionally dry attack tone with a slightly trashy,...
Sabian 20" AA Molto Symp. Susp. Orch.
Orchestra Crash Cymbal
20” AA Molto symphonic suspended (thin), Brillant model
Istanbul Mehmet 18" Thin Crash Traditional
18" Thin Crash Cymbal
Traditional series, Regular model, Quick-reaction crash with faster decay, The traditional series is suitable for just about any type of music, The...
Masterwork 14" Custom Hi-Hat
14" Hi-Hat
Masterwork Custom Series, Traditional surface, Completely handmade according to Turkish tradition, B-20 alloy
Cympad Optimizer Set Ø 40/12mm
Cympad Optimizer Set
5 Units, The professional cymbal optimizer, Improved sound and protects the cymbal
Sabian 17" HH Remastered Thin Crash
Thin Crash Cymbal
HH Remastered series, Hand hammered, Very musical crash with a deeper, warm tone, Full and clear response with a short decay, Brilliant finish
Paiste 19" 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...
Sabian 20" HH Vanguard Cymbal
Crash / Ride Cymbal
HH Vanguard series, Brilliant finish, Thin, light cymbal with small bell, Dark sound, Very fast response
Meinl HCS1314+10S Cymbal Set
Cymbal Set
HCS series, Regular finish, 13" Hi-Hat, 14" Crash, 10" Splash, Includes 1 pair of Pro Mark TX5AW 5A Hickory Drumsticks
Istanbul Agop 18" Mel Lewis Sign. 1982 Crash
Crash Cymbal
Mel Lewis 1982 Signature Model, Good stick definition, Classic, warm sound with a dark overtone, Good crash characteristics
Paiste 16" 602 Thin Crash
Thin Crash Cymbal
Paiste 602 Series, Silvery, breathing, transparent response with wide range, A light crash basin with retro sound character, Suitable for many...
Paiste 20" 900 Series Heavy Ride
Heavy Ride Cymbal
"900" Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Full-bodied sound with a warm tone, Solid bell for powerful and loud playing styles, Special dark finish...
Cympad Moderator Double Set Ø 80mm
Cymbal Damper
Set of 2 pieces, Replaces the conventional cymbal felt, Reduces the volume of the cymbals by up to 25% and improves the attack
Meinl 22" Byzance Medium Thin Ride
Ride Cymbal
Byzance series, Medium Thin Jazz Ride, Byzance cymbals are made by hand in Turkey, Refined and revised by Meinl, Warm and dynamic response, Deep...
Sabian 18" HHX HHXtrem Crash
Crash Cymbal
"HHX" series, HHXtrem crash, Natural model, An attractive Crash with dark, explosive crash sound and with a raw, biting attack, HHX cymbals speak...
Istanbul Mehmet 16" Medium Crash Traditional
Crash Cymbals
Medium crash cymbal, "Traditional" series, Crash with quick response, Deep base tone, The Traditional Series is suitable for any kind of music, The...
Masterwork 16" Custom Crash
16" 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.
Masterwork Custom series, Traditional surface, Completely handmade according to the finest Turkish tradition, B-20 alloy
Zultan 16" Rock Beat Trash Crash
Trash Crash Cymbal
Rock Beat Series, Full, voluminous tone, Quick response, Brilliant, hand-polished surface, Trashy tone with fast finish, 100% Handmade
Meinl 16"Byzance J. Extra Thin Crash
Crash Cymbal
Byzance series, Extra Thin Jazz (brilliant), Fast and explosive response, Very quiet cymbal with dynamic response and deep basic tone
Zildjian 20" A-Custom Sizzle Ride
Sizzle Ride Cymbal
20" Size, A Custom Series, Brilliant finish, Good stick definition, With nice warm undertones, With the traditional six rivets configuration
Paiste PST5 20" Medium Ride '14
Medium Ride Cymbal
From the new PST5 series, Bright, clear and musically powerful sound
Zultan 22" Ride CS Series
Ride Cymbal
Premium ride cymbal made in Turkey, CS Series, Made of B25 bronze, Hand hammered, Hand sealed and polished, Extremely precise, clear sound with...
Paiste 20" Signature Fast Med. Crash
Crash Cymbal
Signature Line, Medium bright, silvery, warm, full and transparent sounding crash, Extremely fast and responsive crash cymbal with short sustain
Paiste 20" 602 Mod. Essentials Crash
20" Crash Cymbal
Modern Essentials series, Regular model, CuSn20 bronze alloy, The crash provides a full, warm tone, has a quick response and a very soft feel, The...
Zultan Z Series Standard Set
Cymbal Set
B20 Bronze, Hand hammered, Darker, earthy basic sound with extremely wide time variations, Pronounced, always anticipated stick attack under a warm...
Sabian 18" HHX Legacy Crash
18" HHX Legacy Crash
Dave Weckl Signature Series, The cymbal is fat yet dark in the attack, A crash that gets to the heart without covering anything over in its path,...
Paiste PST5 18" Crash / Ride '14
Crash/Ride Cymbal
From the new series PST5, Slightly thicker crash/ride cymbal, Brighter, clearer and musically powerful sound
Sabian 18" AAX O-Zone Crash
18" Crash Cymbal
AAX O-Zone Model, Brillant finish, Multi-Hole O-Zone Design, Thin and ultra-responsive, Fine, clear and powerful sound at all volume levels
Meinl 16" Byzance Medium Thin Crash
Medium Thin Crash Cymbal
Byzance series, Traditional design, Handmade in Turkey, Refined and revised by Meinl, Warm crash sound with a wide dynamic range,...
Meinl Pure Alloy 22" Medium Ride
Ride Cymbal
Medium, Pure Alloy Series, Machine high-tech twilight, Versatile cymbal with a clear and assertive yet warm sound, Defined stick response
Zultan 17" Dark Matter Holey Crash
Byzance series, B20 bronze, Hand hammered, Sandblasted, The Vintage Pure Light Ride offers an exceptionally dry attack tone with a slightly trashy,...
Sabian 19" FRX Crash
Crash Cymbal
FRX (Frequency Reduced Cymbals) series, Special cymbals with very compressed and frequency optimized sound, The volume peak after playing the...
Zildjian 20" K' Constantinople Susp.
Crash Cymbal
20" K 'Constantinople - Suspended, Traditional finish
Sabian 19" XSR Monarch Crash
Crash Cymbal
XSR Monarch series, Traditional finish, Untreated, Bright, powerful sound with a warm stick stop
Istanbul Mehmet 18" Crash Samatya Series
18" Crash
Brilliant model, Modern, fast response cymbal, Ideal for pop
Istanbul Mehmet 18" Paper Thin Crash Tradit.
18" Paper Thin Crash Cymbal
Traditional series, Regular finish, Extremely fast response crash with very fast decay, The traditional series is suitable for just about any type...
Sabian 14" AAX Medium Hi-Hat
Byzance series, B20 bronze, Hand hammered, Sandblasted, The Vintage Pure Light Ride offers an exceptionally dry attack tone with a slightly trashy,...
Meinl 22" Byzance Tradition Ride
22" Ride Cymbal
B20 Bronze alloy, Hand-hammered, Unique look, Very strong curvature, "Woody" attack sound with a very warm full noise underneath, A cymbal for...
Meinl 22" Byzance Dark Spectrum Ride
Signature Ride Cymbal
Byzance series, Dark Spectrum Ride (Rodney Holmes Signature Ride), Dark (natural) finish, Very harmonious sound with deep but clear ping and very...
Zildjian 17" A-Series Heavy Crash
17" Crash Cymbal
A Series Heavy Crash, B20, Brilliant finish, For voluminous sound that always remain musical
Sabian 19" AAX Freq Crash
Byzance series, B20 bronze, Hand hammered, Sandblasted, The Vintage Pure Light Ride offers an exceptionally dry attack tone with a slightly trashy,...
Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve LR
Light Ride Cymbals
Byzance Foundry Reserve Series, B20 bronze, Traditional finish, Extra large hammer strikes, Warm and dark sound, Can also be used as a crash, Can...
Cympad Moderator Double Set Ø 60mm
Cymbal Damper
Set of 2 pieces, Replaces the conventional cymbal felt, Reduces the volume of the cymbals by up to 25% and improves the attack
Zildjian 17" K' Constantinople Susp.
Crash Cymbal
17" K 'Constantinople - Suspended, Traditional finish
Sabian 20" AAX Thin Crash
Byzance series, B20 bronze, Hand hammered, Sandblasted, The Vintage Pure Light Ride offers an exceptionally dry attack tone with a slightly trashy,...
Masterwork 18" Custom Thin Crash
Thin Crash
Custom series, "Traditional" finish, Completely handmade in the finest Turkish tradition, B-20 alloy, The Allround-Cymbal range, Impressive sound...
Paiste PST3 Effects Pack Set
Effects Pack Set
Paiste Sound Technology 3 Series, Made from a highly sonorous brass copper alloy, Average weight, Explosive, fast-decaying splash cymbal with a...
Paiste 18" Traditional Thin Crash
18" Thin Crash
Dark, transparent and warm crash sound, Great frequency range, Very fast, sensitive yet soft attack with a balanced release behaviour
Meinl 16" Byzance Ex. Dry Dual Crash
Crash Cymbal
Byzance Series, Extra Dry Dual Crash, B16DUC bronze, Brilliant finish, Exciting contrast between extra dry and brilliant finish due to the...
Meinl 14" Byzance Dark Hi-Hat
Dark Hi-Hat
Byzance series, Dark (natural) finish, Very controlled, dry sound with soft, deep sound character
Zildjian 20" A-Series Ping Ride
Ping Ride
Regular model, Clean, clear definition, Clean "ping" sound
Zildjian 20" K-Custom Medium Ride
Ride Cymbal
K Custom Series, Regular finish, Versatile applicable, Good stick definition, Beautiful bell sound, Warm basic tone, Traditional top, Brillant...
Ufip 17" Class Series Crash Light
Crash Cymbal
Class Series, Light, The UFIP Class Series has always something more to offer - more volume, assertiveness on the stage, warm tones and a complete...
Sabian 17" HH Medium Thin Crash
Medium Thin Crash Cymbal
HH hand-hammered series, Brilliant finish, Powerful and explosive attack with moderate sustain
Zildjian 14" A-Custom Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat Cymbals
A-Custom, Brilliant finish, Light and crisp, a very versatile Hi-Hat, Clean stick response and clear round opening sound ("chick")
Paiste 22" 900 Color Heavy Ride BK
Heavy Ride Cymbal
900 Color Sound Series, Made from B8 (2002) bronze, Full of sound with a powerfully warm tone, Massive bell for powerful and loud playing
Zildjian 22" K Constantinople High Ride
Ride Cymbal
K Constantinople series, Medium Thin High, Regular finish, Combines outstanding response with a full, bellied tone character and excellent stick...
Meinl 20" Byzance Medium Crash Bril
Medium Crash Cymbal
Byzance series, Brilliant model, Byzance cymbals are handmade in Turkey, Refined and reworked by Meinl, Warm crash sound with an extremely wide...
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.