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Hardcase HN9CYM22 22" Cymbal Case

Cymbal Case for up to 9 cymbals

77

For cymbals up to 22", Stackable

Sonor Felt Washer 4-pcs Pack

Cymbal Stand Felt Set

423

4 Per pack, For cymbal stands from the Sonor series 200 and 400

Zultan 17" Rock Beat Crash

Crash Cymbal

37

Rock Beat Series, Made of B-20 bronze, Full, voluminous tone, Balanced crash with power and projection, Fast response with balanced tones across...

Zultan 22" Raw Jazz Ride

Ride Cymbal

13

Raw Series, Made of B20 bronze, Dark, warm and full sound, 100% Hand-hammered, Great musicality, The non-lathed surface results in a dry, earthy...

Paiste 14" 101 Crash

14" Crash

99

101 Series, Extremely well balanced crash cymbal, Versatile crash with quick response, a full crash sound and soft, mellow ride qualities

Zultan 20" Crash Dark Matter

Crash Cymbal

7

Dark Matter Line, Dark Crash cymbal, Dark and warm tone with a long finish

Istanbul Agop 15" Agop Signature Hi-Hat

Hi-Hat

1

Hand-hammered, Dry stick stop with warm tone, Crisp chick sound, The Signature series is characterized by dark, dry and musically complex sound

Zultan 19" Q Crash

Crash Cymbal

6

Q series, Made of B-20 bronze, Dark & deep, full sounding crash cymbal with incredible dynamic range, The outer 2" ring of the upper cymbal is...

Paiste 18" PST8 Reflector Rock China

China Cymbal

14

Reflector Rock China, PST8 series, Flat, full, earthy sounding China with clear attack and quick response, Washed-out basic tone, Energetic China...

Paiste 16" PST8 Reflector China

China Cymbal

17

16" Reflector China, PST8 series, Flat, full, somewhat earthy sounding China with a clear and assertive response, Washy fundamental tone,...

Zildjian 15" S Series Thin Crash

Thin Crash

4

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

Zildjian 15" A-Custom Crash

Crash Cymbals

17

A Custom Series, Brilliant finish, Natural light, Not too thick - not too loud, Responds quickly, Warm, round, soft fade behavior

Istanbul Agop 13" Xist Dry Dark Hi-Hat

0

New and innovative cymbal series with comparatively 80% quieter cymbals, Ideal for drummers, who prefer to combine authentic feel with quiet...

Paiste 24" 2002 Black Big Beat Cymbal

Cymbal

3

2002 Black Big Beat Series, Usa as a crash or ride, Based on the 2002 series with stronger hammering pattern and a slightly darkened finish

Zildjian 21" A-Series Sweet Ride

Sweet ride cymbal

20

Regular finish, Beautifully round sounding ride cymbal, Wiith medium overtones, For all applications

Schlagwerk 12" Cajon Splash

Cajon Splash Cymbal

4

Handmade in Turkey, Brushed surface, Especially thin cymbal for playing with the hand with fast response

Zildjian 08" K-Custom Dark Splash

Splash

16

K Custom series, Dark splash, Traditional finish, Played amongst others by Jimmy Branly, Gerry Brown, Loraine Faina and Steve Smith

Istanbul Agop 24" Traditional Dark Ride

Ride Cymbal

0

Traditional Dark Series, Warm stick attack with somewhat darker fundamental tone, DR24

Zildjian 08" A-Custom Splash

Splash

39

A Custom series, Brillant finish, Fast attack, Round, short sustain, Very musically

Paiste 14" PSTX Swiss Flanger Stack

Effects Cymbal

14

PSTX Series, Silk matte finish, Combination of two different materials, bronze and brass, for a dry, assertive sound, For mounting on a cymbal...

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" China

China Cymbal

4

Paiste 2002 series, Exotic, powerful cymbal with a traditionally shaped bell, Bright sound with great projection, Beautiful changes in sound...

Sabian 18" AAX Omni Crash

Crash Cymbal

20

AAX Omni Crash Series, Revolutionary cymbal developed in collaboration with Jojo Mayer, The aim of the development was to create a unique cymbal...

Istanbul Mehmet 12" Medium Hi-Hat Traditional

12 "Medium Hi-Hat

0

Traditional series, Regular finish, Wide dynamic spectrum with a soft, warm sound, Unobtrusive and controlled open hi-hat sound, Traditional Series...

Meinl 06" Byzance Splash Traditional

Splash

18

Byzance series, Traditional finish, Nicely spreading, quick responding splash, Punchy and washy, Extremely traditional sound

Meinl 22" Byzance Vintage Crash

Vintage Crash

4

Sandblasted surface, Large beaten surface on a thin material characterize this crash cymbal, the result is a deep and soft long crash with a soft...

Meinl Crasher Hats - Benny Greb

Crasher Hats

2

Benny Greb Artist Concept Model, 4 Individual cymbals in the stack, Extremely short, dry, clear but also high sound, yet they remain dynamic, to...

Meinl 19" Byzance Dark Sky Ride

Signature Ride Cymbal

1

Byzance series, Noriaki Kumagai Signature Ride, Dark (natural) performance, This Ride is more sensitive and faster than its "big brother" 20"...

Meinl 16" Byzance Extra Dry Hi-Hat

Hi-Hat Cymbals

5

B16EDMTH, Natural finish, Hand hammered, Extremely dry, dark sound with a trashy character and a short sustain, Well controllable sound with many...

Zildjian A-Custom Thomann ltd. Box Set

Cymbal Set

33

Sonically matched, complete cymbal set, Available exclusively from Thomann, From the A-Custom and S-Series, Made of a high quality bronze alloy,...

Paiste 2002 Classic 16" Crash

Crash Cymbal

34

Bright, warm, full, radiant crash sound, Defined sound, Even sustain, Versatile crash cymbal

Zultan 14" Caz Hi-Hat

Hi-Hat Cymbals

52

Hand hammered, Deeper, more voluminous, clear bright sound, Appealing mix of warmth and assertiveness, Versatile hi-hat especially in Jazz -...

Zildjian 18" K-Custom Dark Crash

Dark Crash Cymbal

31

K-Custom Series, Regular finish, Unique crash cymbal with dry, trashy overtones, Fast attack with short sustain

Zultan 14" Aja Hi-Hat

Hi-Hat

49

Crisper, sharper sound through the use of high-quality bronze

Paiste 2002 Classic 22"Ride

22" Ride

17

Warm, full, brilliant live cymbal sound, Filling, clear tone character, Balanced sound, Clear, defined stick attack, The ideal classic rock ride...

Zildjian 20" K-Series Ride

20" Ride Cymbals

12

K series, Regular model

Sabian 20" Ride Holger Müller Sign.

Ride

16

”Holger Müller” Signature series, Big, soft, full sound, Immediate attack in all dynamic ranges, Various sound possibilities; Also in piano...

Gator GP-22PE Cymbal Case Standard

Cymbal Case

108

Standard model, Place for up to 8 cymbals that have max. diameter of 22", With wheels and pull out handle, Stackable cases

Zultan 17" Q Crash

Crash Cymbal

42

Q Series, A dark and deep, full sounding crash cymbal with an incredible dynamic range, The outer 2" ring of the upper cymbal has been deeply...

Schlagwerk 14" Cajon Crash-Ride

Cajon Crash-Ride Cymbal

4

Handmade in Turkey, Brushed surface, Well-suited for both hand and rod use

Zildjian 19" K Sweet Crash

Crash cymbal

0

K series, Dark and fast responding cymbal, "Random hammering", Warm and round sound

Zultan 15" Hi-Hat Dark Matter

Hi-Hat

6

Dark hi-hat pool, Dark, warm sound character with a wide dynamic range and fine harmonics

Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Crash Brilliant

Cymbal

7

Agop Xist series, Brilliant finish, This cymbal is impressive due to a clear, fine-structured, paper crackling fast attack and a clean medium decay

Paiste PST7 18" China

China

13

PST7 Series, Traditional sound and look, Powerful China cymbal for explosive accents, Can be played in many different styles, Made in Switzerland

Sabian 10" Chopper Disc

Effects Cymbal

16

Chopper disc, Produces a multi-application percussion effect, The three bronze discs move against each other, Produces a fast, attack-rich "white...

Sabian 08" Chopper Disc

Effects Cymbal

7

Chopper disc, Percussion sound with many diverse applications, 3 Bronze discs are attached to one another without restricting movement, Fast white...

Paiste PST7 10" Splash

Splash

32

PST7 series, Traditional sound and look, Suitable for all styles of music, Fast response splash for lightweight, explosive accents, Made in...

Zultan 13" Caz Hi-Hat

Hi-Hat Cymbals

28

B20 Bronze, Hand hammered, Deep, voluminous, clear bright sound, Excellent mix of warmth and assertiveness, Versatile hi-hat, especially suitable...

Zultan 16" Rock Beat China

China Cymbal

27

Rockbeat series, Made of B-20 Bronze, Short and fast response China cymbal with clear and assertive highs, Slowly fading decay, Lively sound across...

Istanbul Agop 08" Xist ION Splash Brilliant

Splash

7

Xist ION series, Brillant finish, Professional quality, Splash with holes for short, trashy sound

Paiste 12" 900 Series Splash

Splash Cymbal

4

"900" Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Short sustain for precise accents in all musical styles, Special dark finish that emphasises the hammer marks

Paiste 12" PSTX DJs 45 Crash

Crash Cymbal

7

PSTX series, Inspired by Daru Jones, Very fast responding crash with a short finish, Perfect for short accents as well as effect cymbal in larger...

Sabian 24" AA Bash Ride

Ride Cymbal

0

Brilliant finish, Ride cymbal similar to the Raw Bell Dry Ride - only bigger and lighter, Small bell, Large crash sound, Perfect for the stage,...

Sabian 14" B8X Mini Chinese

Mini China Cymbal

4

B8X series, Natural finish, Hammered bell, Strong hammering, Warm and complex sound, Follow up of the Sabian B8 series

Zildjian 18" Crash Ride K-Series

Crash/Ride Cymbal

11

Zildjian K Series, Traditional finish, Crash/Ride, Played by Eddie Bayers, Dave Buckner, Roy Haynes, Anandan Sivamani, Zak Starkey and more

Zildjian 15" K-Series Dark Crash Thin

Crash Cymbals

11

Series K Zildjian, Traditional finish, Dark crash thin, Dark, warm, deep response, Short sustain, Suitable for any style, very musical, Played,...

Zildjian 14" Oriental China Trash

Oriental China Trash Cymbal

5

Oriental series, Brilliant finish, Authentic "trashy" china sound, Very quick response, Explosive with a short sustain

Meinl 20" Byzance Vintage China

China Cymbal

2

Byzance vintage series, Matt Garstka Signature Edition, Sand-blasted surface, Large surface hammers on thin material produce a long, deep, soft...

Meinl 20" Byzance Extra Dry China

20" Extra Dry China Cymbal

7

Byzance Series, This unique China has a dark, dirty sound that delivers a wide spectrum of frequencies and an explosive attack

Zildjian 21" K Custom Special Dry Trash

Trash crash cymbal

1

K Custom Special Dry Series, Natural finish, Dark, earthy sound with a short sustain, The K Custom Special Dry Series has been redesigned to meet...

Istanbul Mehmet 12" Flat Hole HH Turk Series

12 "Flat Hole Hi-Hat

4

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

Zildjian 06" A-Series Splash

Splash

12

Regular finish, Fast, clean, short sounding splash

Zildjian L80 Low Volume 468 Box Set

Low Volume Cymbal Set

37

New and innovative cymbal series with comparatively 80% quieter cymbals, Ideal for drummers, who prefer to combine authentic feel with quiet...

Zildjian 16" ZBT Crash

Crash Cymbal

83

ZBT Series, Brilliant finish, Extremely fast response, Wide, round, assertive fundamental tone

Zultan 14" Hi-Hat Medium Dark Matter

Hi-Hat

17

Medium, Dark Matter Line, Dark hi-hat cymbals, A dark and warm sound character with a wide dynamic range and fine overtone structure, Defined stick...

Zildjian P1300 Cymbal Cleaning Polish

Cymbal Cleaning Polish

101

Suitable for all Zildjian cymbals, Can be applied to cast and sheet cymbals, Gives a brilliant finish

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Ride

20" Ride

28

From the "Paiste 2002" series, Designed for live and studio, Made of a special CuSn8 alloy, Very versatile, Warm, very lively sound

Mono Cases 22" Cymbal Bag Ash

Cymbal Bag

7

For cymbals up to 22", 20 mm high-density foam padding with Hypalon sole, Retractable backpack, High-quality zippers, Comfortable carrying handle,...

Zultan 17" Caz Crash

Crash Cymbal

40

B20 bronze, Hand hammered, Fast responding crash, Warm, full base tone, Assertive, with a clearly defined and lively sharpness of sound, A...

Zultan 22" Dune Ride

Ride Cymbal

3

Dune series, Hand hammered, Premium ride cymbal from traditional Turkish production, Made of B20 bronze, Dry, fast fading, trashy sound,...

Zildjian 19" A-Custom Projection Crash

Crash

11

A Custom projection series, Brilliant finish, More power and energy with greater sustain than comparable crashes

Zildjian 20" Oriental Crash of Doom

Crash Cymbal

19

Oriental Series - "Crash of Doom", Traditional finish, A true, unique "monster crash", Ultra-trashy, Very dark, Extremely low, Provides an immense...

Paiste 14" PSTX Swiss Thin Crash

Crash Cymbals

31

PSTX series, Silk-matte surface, Fast, explosive, light response with lots of basic tone and short sustain

Zildjian K-Series 15" Light Hi-Hat

HiHat

8

Regular version, These K light hihats have a medium thin top and a medium bottom; they sound dark with a slight amount of overtones, Well...

Zultan 18" Raw China

China Cymbal

9

Raw Series, 100% Hand-hammered, Dark, warm and full sound, Great musicality, The non-lathed surface results in a dry, earthy sound with little...

Paiste 10" PSTX Swiss Splash

Splash Cymbal

21

PSTX Series, Satin finish, Fast responding splash cymbal due to a stress-free construction, Sound holes proportional to the cymbal size produce...

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.