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Meinl Pure Alloy 16" Medium Crash
Crash Cymbal
Medium, Pure Alloy Series, Machine high-tech hammering, Versatile cymbal with a clear and powerful yet warm sound
Zildjian 14" K Custom Special Dry Top
Hi-Hat top - single cymbal
K Custom Special Dry Series, Natural finish, Dark, dry, funky sound with short sustain, The K Custom Special Dry Series has been redesigned to meet...
Crescent 22" Element Distressed Ride
Ride Cymbal
Element series, B20 bronze, Hand hammered, Medium heavy ridged cymbal with very dark and short sound, Made by Sabian
Paiste 900 Color Rock Cymbal Set RED
Rock Cymbal Set
900 Colour Sound Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Warm, full sound for louder music styles
Istanbul Mehmet 14" X-Metal Heavy Hi-Hat
Hi-hat
Loud cymbal with clear stick definition, Good assertiveness, Ideal for heavy music styles
Paiste 14" 900 Color SE Hi-Hat BK
Sound Edge Hi-Hat Cymbals
900 Color Sound Series, Waved bottom cymbal, Made from B8 (2002) bronze, Full sound with a warm fundamental tone, Crisper and defined "chick"...
Sabian 22" HH Rock Ride
Rock Ride Cymbal
Hand hammered series, Brillant finish, Powerfull assertive strong ride with a warm tone and clear transparent bell, Suitable for rock
Zildjian 18" S Series Thin Crash
Thin Crash Cymbal
S Series, Brilliant finish, Bright and open sound, Lathed on both sides
Meinl HCS Cymbal Set + Trash Crash
AAX O-Zone model, Brilliant finish, Multi-hole O-Zone design, Thin and extremely responsive, Fine, cleare and full-bodied sound in all volumes
Meinl 16" Classics Cust. Trash Crash
Trash Crash
Brillant surface finish, B10 Bronze, Various large cut-outs help to create a unique sound for this crash cymbal, Soft and pleasant playing feeling...
Sabian Quiet Tone Cymbal Set QTPC504
Cymbal Set
Low volume practice cymbal set, Consists of 14" hi-hat and 16" crash, 18" Crash and 20" Ride, Up to 80% quieter compared to standard cymbal sets,...
Sabian 16" AA Rock Crash
Crash Cymbals
AA Series, Rock Crash, Brilliant finish, Explosive and powerful crash cymbal, The extremely high-pitched volume is the strength of this cymbal,...
Meinl 14" Classics Custom Hi-Hat Me.
Hi-Hat
Classics Custom series, Medium hi-hat, Brilliant finish, Pleasant full and warm stick response with a soft and resolving open hi-hat sound, Strong...
Paiste 18" Masters Dark Crash
Crash Cymbal
Master series, Dark, smoky cymbal sound, Soft touch, Designed in collaboration with renowned jazz drummers such as Gregory Hutchinson and André...
Sabian 18" AA Rock Crash
Crash Cymbal
AA Series, Rock crash, Brilliant finish, Explosive and powerful crash cymbal, A high volume is one of the strengths of this cymbal, with power and...
Masterwork 16" Resonant Crash
16" Crash
Masterwork Resonant Series, Brillant surface finish, Handmade in accordance with old Turkish traditions, B-20 alloy
Meinl 16" HCS Trash Crash
Crash Cymbal
HCS Series, 16" Trash Crash, Beginner Cymbals Series, Combines quality and value, MS63 mixture, Soft response with average-length sustain
Sabian 14" XSR Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat Cymbals
XSR series, Brilliant finish, Bright sound, Universal application
Pearl PL-011 Cymbal Seat Cup 830/930
Plastic Support Disc
Plastic pad washer with sleeve, Suitable for Pearl cymbal stands from the series 790/890/900/830/930,
Sabian 20" HH Medium Ride
Ride Cymbal
HH Series, Brilliant finish, Medium Ride, Round, warm stick attack, Round bell definition, Extremely musical ride for all styles of music, Hand...
Sabian 22" HH Big&Ugly King Ride
Ride Cymbal
HH Series, B20 alloy, Natural finish, Hand hammered, Powerful and complex sound character, Highly versatile sound that changes depending on the...
Sabian 18" FRX Crash
Crash Cymbal
FRX series, Frequency Reduced Cymbals, B20 bronze, Special cymbals with very compressed and frequency optimized sound, The peak volume after...
Sabian 16" AAX AAXplosion Fast Crash
Crash Cymbal
16" AAXplosion Fast Crash (Extra Thin), Brilliant finish, Clear, clean, defined cymbal sound, Large dynamic range, Suitable for all music genres
Paiste 16" PST8 Reflector Mediu Crash
Crash
PST8 Series, Wide, voluminous crash cymbal, Pleasant, clear overall sound, Fast-reacting live crash suitable for all music styles, PST8s are...
Sabian 14" XSR Rock Hi-Hat
Rock Hi-Hat Cymbals
XSR Series, Brilliant finish, Heavy, noisy cymbals with a light sound, Universal in their use
Cympad Moderator Double Set Ø 50mm
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
Paiste 20" Signature "Vir2osity" Ride
Ride Cymbal
Duo Ride "Vir2osity", Signature series, Developed in collaboration with Carl Palmer, Dark cymbal with pronounced hammer marks, Outer edge and bell...
Meinl 20" Byzance Heavy Ride Brill.
Heavy Ride Cymbal
Byzance series, Brilliant finish, High-gloss polished surface causes an overtone-rich frequency spectrum, Penetrating, bright bell sound and...
Zildjian 22" K-Custom High Definition
High Definition Ride Cymbal
K Custom Series, Regular model, Designed with Terri Lyne Carrington, Response with great definition and enough fundamental tone to compensate for...
Meinl 22" Byzance Trad. Flat Ride
Flat Ride Cymbal
Byzance Series, B22TRFR, Byzance cymbals are handmade in Turkey, refined and finished by Meinl, Clear and soft Flat Ride, typical ping, Long...
Paiste 18" Rude Thin Crash
Thin Crash
Rude Series, Full, dark, energetic tone with a brilliant overtone, Extremely flexible, With a compact base tone, Fast response, explosive, Short...
Sabian Quiet Tone Cymbal Set QTPC503
Cymbal Set
Low volume practice cymbal set, Consists of 14" Hi-Hat, 16" Crash und 20", Up to 80% quieter compared to standard cymbal sets, QTPC503
Pearl UGB-815/2 Wing Bolt
M8 Thumbscrew
AAX O-Zone model, Brilliant finish, Multi-hole O-Zone design, Thin and extremely responsive, Fine, cleare and full-bodied sound in all volumes
Sabian 20" AA Rock Ride
Ride Cymbal
AA Series, Rock Ride, Brilliant finish, Big, bright bell, Fundamental tone builds up to an almost unrivalled volume, Extremely powerful ride cymbal
Paiste 18" 900 Color Sound Crash BK
Crash Cymbal
900 Colour Sound Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Full sound with a strong, warm tone, For all music styles
Meinl Pure Alloy 18" Medium Crash
Crash Cymbal
Medium, Pure Alloy Series, Machined high-tech hammering, Versatile cymbal with a clear and assertive yet warm sound
Istanbul Mehmet Samatya Cymbal Set 3
Cymbal Set
Mehmet SA-SET3 cymbal set, Bright model, Modern, fast responsive cymbal set, Ideal for pop and rock, Incl. cymbal bag
Meinl HCS Cymbal Set + Mute
AAX O-Zone model, Brilliant finish, Multi-hole O-Zone design, Thin and extremely responsive, Fine, cleare and full-bodied sound in all volumes
Istanbul Mehmet 16" X-Ray Series Random Crash
Crash Cymbal
X-Ray series, B20 bronze, Traditional finish, With 24 different holes, Distorted sound, Quick response, Deep base tone, Short reverberation
Zildjian 16" A-Series Rock Crash
Crash Cymbal
Rock Crash, Regular model, Quick response, Clear and clean sound character
Sabian 16" AAX O-Zone Crash
16" Crash Cymbal
AAX O-Zone model, Brilliant finish, Multi-hole O-Zone design, Thin and extremely responsive, Fine, cleare and full-bodied sound in all volumes
Paiste 20" 602 Series Medium Ride
Ride Cymbal
Paiste 602 Series, 20" Medium ride, Full, compressed fundamental tone, Extremely controllable with a pleasant touch, Refreshing stick attack, Well...
Zildjian 22" K-Custom Medium Ride
Ride Cymbal
K Custom Series, Medium Ride, Traditional finish, Played by Sonny Emory, Will Kennedy, Ahmir Thompson (?uestlove), Greg Morrow and Denny Seiwell
Sabian 22" XSR Monarch Ride
Ride Cymbal
XSR Series, Traditional finish, untreated, Bright sound with a warm stick sound
Zildjian 20" A-Series Medium Ride
Medium Ride
Regular / Traditional version, Excellent all-round ride cymbal, Medium deep tone, Suitable for all musical styles
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Sizzle Flat Ride Tradition
20" Sizzle Flat Ride Cymbal
Regular model, Fantastically clear with dry stick sound, Sizzle effect, The Traditional Series is suitable for any kind of music, The classic...
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Black Sea 1623 Ride
AAX O-Zone model, Brilliant finish, Multi-hole O-Zone design, Thin and extremely responsive, Fine, cleare and full-bodied sound in all volumes
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Black Sea 1623 Ride
AAX O-Zone model, Brilliant finish, Multi-hole O-Zone design, Thin and extremely responsive, Fine, cleare and full-bodied sound in all volumes
UFIP 18" Class Series Crash Medium
18" Crash
Class series, Medium, Very flexible in pop, jazz, rock or metal
Meinl Classics Cymbal Set
Cymbal Set
Classics Series, Brillant surface finish, Complete set of sonically matched cymbals, Due to the bright and unique sound of B8 Bronze, the versatile...
Istanbul Mehmet 16" Dark Crash Traditional
Crash Cymbal
"Traditional" series, Regular model, Crash with quick response, Deep and dry basic tone, Suitable for any kind of music, The classic concept of...
Masterwork 16" Custom Rock Crash
16 "Rock 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
Sabian 16" AA Medium Thin Crash
Crash Cymbal
AA Series, Medium Thin Crash, Brilliant finish, Bright, tonally full sounding crash cymbal, Due to its low thickness, it is extremely sensitive and...
Meinl 14" Classics Medium Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat Cymbals
Classics Series, Medium model, Excellent quality, Extremely wide dynamic range with a lively and warm sound character, Brilliant open hihat and...
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Nostalgia 50's Sizzle Ride
20" Ride
Dark stick definition, Larger bell than in the 70' finish, Four studs
Paiste 22" 602 Formula Medium Ride
Ride Cymbal
602 Formula Series, Easy to control, pure, highly versatile ride cymbal, Perfect balance of fine, sparkling ping and full, rich wash, as well as a...
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Legend Dry Ride
AAX O-Zone model, Brilliant finish, Multi-hole O-Zone design, Thin and extremely responsive, Fine, cleare and full-bodied sound in all volumes
Meinl MCS Cymbal Set
Cymbal Set
14" Medium hi-hat, 16" Medium crash, 20" Medium ride cymbal, Precision crafted and harmonic, New and improved bell, New look, Bell produces a clear...
Paiste 16" 900 Series Heavy Crash
Heavy Crash Cymbals
"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...
Paiste PST8 Reflector Effect Set
Effect Cymbals Set
From the Paiste PST8 series, Includes 10" rock splash and 18" rock China, PST8 are manufactured with the same legendary B8 bronze that is also used...
Meinl 14" Byzance Hi-Hat Extra Dry
Hi-Hat Cymbals
Byzance series, Extra dry natural finish, Very dry, earthy sound with sensitive response and clear sound, Hand hammered
Masterwork 14" Custom Rock Hi-Hat
14" Rock Hi-Hat Rock
Masterwork Custom Series, Traditional surface, Completely handmade according to Turkish tradition, B-20 alloy
Meinl 14" Byzance Hi-Hat Heavy
14" Hi-Hat
Traditional version, Byzance cymbals are handmade in Turkey, Refined and revised by Meinl, Heavier weight for a punchy sound, With a wide dynamic...
Zildjian 18" K-Series Cluster Crash
Crash Cymbals
Extra-thin, Dark and trashy sound, Untreated bell, Traditional dusk with scattered "clusters"
Paiste 18" Giant Beat Crash
Crash Cymbal
Giant Beat series, Made of CuSn8 Bronze, also called 2002 Bronze, For soft to loud settings - live and studio recordings, Bright and warm sound...
Zultan 18" Dark Matter Holey Crash
AAX O-Zone model, Brilliant finish, Multi-hole O-Zone design, Thin and extremely responsive, Fine, cleare and full-bodied sound in all volumes
Istanbul Mehmet 18" Medium Crash Traditional
18" Medium Crash Cymbal
Traditional series, Quick-reaction crash, Deep tone, The Traditional Series is suited for virtually any style of music, The classical concept of...
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.