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Paiste 20" Rude Novo China
20" Novo China
Exotic China-type cymbal, can also be used as a crash cymbal, Strong, hissing and multilayered China sound, Perfect for all types of rock music
Zildjian 15" A-Custom Fast Crash
Crash Cymbals
Serie A Custom, Fast crash, Brilliant finish, Is played among others by Thierry Arpino, Patti Ballinas, Vinnie Colaiuta and Raul Pineda
Paiste 12" Signature Combo Crisp Hat
Hi-Hat
Signature line, "The Rhythmatist", developed in collaboration with Stewart Copeland, Dynamic hi-hat, small enough for fine articulation, crisp...
Istanbul Mehmet 10" Light Hi-Hat Traditional
10" Light Hi-Hat
"Traditional" series, Regular model, Dynamic spectrum with a dark, warm sound, The Traditional Series can be played in just about any genre of...
Meinl 08" Generation X FX Hi-Hat
FX Effect Hi-Hat
Generation X series, Brilliant finish, A supporting hi-hat with very sharp sound, The brillant/ chrome finish and the laser-engraved tribal design...
Zildjian 12" A-Series New Beat Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat Cymbal
A-Series, Regular version, Processes all stick variations in the finest way, Rounded sound with open hi-hat
Zultan 22" Heritage Crash
Crash Cymbal
Heritage Series, 100% handmade in accordance with traditional methods and that meets the highest standards, Has been worked on multiple times with...
Istanbul Mehmet 06" Splash Turk Series
6" Splash
Turk series, Dry and voluminous sound, The turk cymbals are characterized by the untreated surface, which is responsible for the dray and compact...
Millenium HL3 Cymbal Set Standard
Brass cymbal set consists of:
14” Hi-Hat, 16” Crash, 20” Ride, Best price-/performance ratio, Musical, harmonious, yet assertive cymbal set, Sound - medium dark, full,...
Paiste PST5 18" Rock Crash '14
Rock Crash Cymbal
From the new series PST5, Slightly thicker crash cymbal, Brighter, clearer and musically powerful sound
Zultan 16" Rock Beat Crash
Crash Cymbal
Rockbeat Series, Made of B20 bronze, Full voluminous tone, Balanced crash with power, Fast response with balanced sound over the entire sound...
Pearl HCL-205DQR Hi-Hat Drop Clutch
Hi-Hat Drop Clutch
Top cymbal can be levered in and out, Includes washer and felts
SKB CV8 Cymbal Case
Cymbal case for up to 6 cymbals with centre post
Suitable for cymbals up to 22", The "Cymbal Vault" from SKB, Moulded case made from polyethylene, Transports without putting any pressure on the...
Paiste 2002 Classic 14" Crash
Paiste 2002 Classic Series
14" Crash, Clear, warm, full, bright crash sound, Defined sound, Even sustain, Versatile crash cymbal, Definite classic crash sound
Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Medium Crash
Crash Cymbal
2002 Classic series, Medium crash, Bright, powerful, warm, full crash cymbal, Wide bandwidth and clear sound, Even sustain, All-purpose cymbal with...
Istanbul Agop 17" Xist Dry Dark Crash
Made of excellent bronze alloy, 16" A Custom Crash, 18" A Custom Crash, 20" A Custom Medium Ride
Zildjian 19" K-Custom Dark Crash
Crash Cymbal
K-Custom series, Regular finish, Unique crash cymbal with dry, trashy overtones, Quick response with short sustain
Paiste 20" Giant Beat Crash
Thin Crash Cymbal
Giant Beat series, From CuSn8 bronze, also called bronze 2002, For quiet and loud playing situations - live and for studio recordings, Bright and...
Sabian 20" HHX Complex Thin Crash
Made of excellent bronze alloy, 16" A Custom Crash, 18" A Custom Crash, 20" A Custom Medium Ride
Paiste PST3 10" Splash
10" Splash
Medium bright, clean, fast responding splash cymbal, Medium frequency range, Even, balanced feel, Explosive, fast fading splash with a somewhat...
Zildjian 15" A-Series New Beat Hi-Hat
HiHat
Newbeat hihat, Regular finish, Handles all stick techniques exquisitely, Rounded sound when hihat opened
Zildjian 13" ZBT Hi-Hat
13" Hi-Hat Cymbals
"ZBT" series, Brillant edition, Sharp and focused basic sound with an excellent bright "chick" sound
Istanbul Mehmet 13" Hi-Hat Sultan Series
13" hi-hat cymbal
Sultan series, Sultan cymbals are a combination of the Traditional and the Turk series, They have the brilliant sound characteristics of...
Meinl 16" Classics Extreme China
China
Brilliant finish, B10 Bonze, This China cymbal features a loud, assertive, strong and explosive response, Short decay time, China cymbal for all...
Zultan 12" Dune Splash
Splash Cymbal
Dune series, Hand-hammered, Premium splash cymbal from traditional Turkish manufacturer, Made of B20 bronze, Dry, fast fading, thrashy sound,...
Meinl 08" Classics Cust. Dark Splash
Splash Cymbal
Meinl Classics Custom series, CC08DAS, Explosive Splash for crisp accents, Ideal for music styles that require a lot of volume and a strong sound
Zildjian 14" K-Series Mini China
Mini China Cymbal
K-series, Regular finish, Spectacular, small, dark, Low-pitched China, Medium sustain
Sabian 15" AAX AAXplosion Crash
Crash Cymbal
AAX Series, Brilliant finish, Clear, clean, defined cymbal sound, Wide dynamic range, Applicable for all music styles
Istanbul Mehmet 15" Paper Thin Crash Tradit.
15" Paper Thin Crash Cymbal
Traditional Series, Regular model, Extremely fast responsive crash with very fast decay time, The Traditional Series can be played in just about...
Sabian 20" HHX Zen China
China
20" HHX Zen China, B20 alloy, Natural finish, Unique, inverted China with bell, Winner of the Sabian "Players' Choice" 2012
Istanbul Mehmet 18" Sizzle Flat Ride Tradition
18" Sizzle Flat Ride Cymbal
Regular model, Fantastically clear with dry stick sound, Sizzle effect, The Traditional Series can be played in just about any genre of music, The...
Paiste 24" 900 Series Mega Ride
Mega Ride Cymbal
900 series, Made from B8 (2002) bronze, Full sound with a warm tone, Penetrating ride cymbal for loud play, Especially darker finish, through which...
Meinl 10" Candela Percussion Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat Cymbals
10" Candela percussion, A hi-hat specially designed for Cajon players, Playable by hand or a light stick, The top cymbal is extremely thin and...
Masterwork 12" Custom Hi-Hat
12 "Hi-HatA considerable frequency range and a warm basic characteristic with sensitive dynamic characteristics are the essential features of the Custom series.
Masterwork Custom Series, Traditional surface, Completely handmade finest Turkish tradition, B-20 alloy
Meinl 10" Generation X FX Hi-Hat
FX Effect Hi-Hat Pair
Generation X Series, Brilliant finish, A supporting Hi-Hat with very sharp sound, The brillant/ chrome finish and the laser-engraved tribal design...
Ufip 12" Class Series Hi-Hat Medium
Hi-Hat Cymbal
Class Series, Medium, The UFIP Class Series always has a little more to offer, more volume, stand-up on the stage, warm timbres and more. a...
UFIP 06" FX Traditional Splash
Splash
Class series, These cymbals are very flexibly applicable in pop, jazz, rock or metal
Zildjian A-Custom Professional Prom Set
Complete Cymbal Set
Made of excellent bronze alloy, 16" A Custom Crash, 18" A Custom Crash, 20" A Custom Medium Ride
Sabian 18" AAX AAXplosion Crash
Crash Cymbal
AAX series, Brilliant finish, Clear, clean, defined cymbal sound, Wide dynamic range, Suitable for all music styles
Sabian 16" AAX AAXplosion Crash
Crash Cymbal
AAX Series, AAXplosion Crash, Brilliant finish, Clear, clean, defined cymbal sound, Large dynamic range, Suitable for all music genres
Zildjian 14" K-Series Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat Cymbals
K Zildjian Series, Traditional finish, Hi-Hat consisting of top and bottom cymbals, Played amongst others by Larry Aberman, Tommy Aldridge, Gregg...
Zildjian 16" K-Series Dark Crash Thin
Crash Cymbal
Zildjian K Series, Traditional finish, Dark Crash Thin, Played by Tommy Aldridge, Eddie Bayers, Carter Beauford, Brady Blade and Jim Bogios, among...
Pearl WL-230A Cymbal Screw / Felt
Wingloc Complete Set
Patented quick to attach wing screw, Instead of a conventional wing nut this quick lock is utilized from hard plastic, 1 Seat
Zultan 20" Ride Dark Matter
Ride
Dark Matter Line, 100% Hand-hammered, Dark, warm sounding characteristics with a large dynamic range and "crash" reserves, Fine overtone structure,...
Paiste PST7 20" Ride
Ride Cymbal
PST7 Series, Traditional sound and look, Well controllable Ride cymbal, Clear and penetrating bellsound, Universally usable, Made in Switzerland
Hardcase HN12CYM24, 24" Cymbal Case
Cymbal Case with Wheels
Suitable for up to 12 cymbals, Incl. 11 foam dividers (HCP19)
Paiste PST3 14" Crash
14" Crash Cymbals
Paiste Sound Technology series, Full-bodied, focussed and piercing crash, Average frequency range, Clear sound pattern, balanced touch with...
Zildjian 20" K-Series Dark Crash Thin
Thin Dark Crash Cymbal
K series, Regular model, Dark, warm, deep sound, Rapid sustain, Very musical
Paiste PST5 14" Medium Crash '14
Medium Crash Cymbal
From the new PST5 series, Bright, clear and musically full-bodied sound
Sabian 20" AAX AAXplosion Crash
20" Crash Cymbal
AAXplosion, Brilliant finish, Clear, well-defined cymbal sound, Large dynamic range, Suitable for all styles of music
Zildjian 22" Kerope Ride
Ride Cymbal
Kerope series, Vintage look and sound, Warm, dark and multi-layered sound
Zildjian 17" A-Custom Fast Crash
Crash
A Custom series, Brilliant finish, Natural, bright, not too thick, not too loud, Fast attack, Warm, round, soft release
Zultan 10" Rock Beat Splash
Splash Cymbal
Rockbeat Series, Clear biting, bubbly splash, Ideal accents in all musical directions, Brilliant hand-polished surface, 100% handmade, Made from...
Zildjian 18" Low Volume China
Low Volume China Cymbal
Compared to up to 80% quieter cymbal, Ideal for drummers who want to combine the authentic feel with quiet practice, Very suitable for practice...
Paiste 13" Signature Dark Hi-Hat
13" Dark crisp hi-hat
Suitable for all volume spectra and music styles, Full, slightly dirty and expressive sound
Sabian 21" HH RAW Bell Dry Ride N
21" Ride Cymbals
HH Hand Hammered Raw Bell Dry, High resolution stick attack with the right blend of warm, funky fundamental tone, Untreated bell with maximum...
Sabian 08" AAX Splash
Splash Cymbal
AAX series, Brilliant finish, Transparent sound, Extremely fast, Very bright response, Firm tone, Very assertive splash cymbal
Meinl 08" HCS Splash
08" Splash Cymbal
Regular execution, Fast, explosive response with short sustain
Meinl 12" Classics Custom Trash
Trash Splash
Brillant surface, Splash with extreme short decay, High frequency, assertive sound, Perfect for short, piercing accents
Meinl 12" HCS Splash
Splash
HCS Series, Beginners series, Combines quality and value, MS63 Alloy, Fast responding splash, Ideal for accents
Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Novo China
20" China
Paiste 2002 Series, Designed for live and studio applications, Made of a special CuSn8 alloy, Traditional bell, Awesome projection
Paiste 14" Rude Blast China
China Cymbal
Rude series, Explosive and nasty china cymbal, Ideal for blast beat patterns, Perfect size to place anywhere in the setup
Istanbul Mehmet 19" Medium Ride Sultan Series
19" Medium Ride Cymbal
Sultan series, Sultan cymbals are a combination of the Traditional and the Turk Series., The sound has unique brilliant characteristics of the...
Istanbul Mehmet 16" X-Ray Series Random Hi-Hat
Hi-hat Cymbals
X-Ray series, B20 Bronze, Traditional finish, With 24 different holes, Distorted sound, Quick response, Deep base tone, Short reverberation
Meinl 21" Classics Custom Dark Crash
Dark Crash Cymbal
Classics Custom Series, B10 Bronze, Explosive crash with clear attack and response, Full and balanced crash sound with excellent sound reflections,...
Istanbul Agop Xist Brilliant Cymbal Set Pro
Cymbal Set
Xist Series, Brilliant finish, Cymbal case included
Zultan 14" Q Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat Cymbals
"Q" Series, Made of B20 bronze, Excellent all-round hi-hat pair with a warm tone, an excellent dynamic range and outstanding stick response, A...
Thon Cymbal Case 22"
Cymbal Case 22"
Made from birch plywood, With aluminium ball corners, Screw on centre post, Height of centre post approx. 9 cm, Handle, Weight when empty approx....
Istanbul Agop 22" Agop Signature Ride
Ride
Hand-hammered, Dry stick strike with warm, musical overtones, Crash-Ride capable, The Signature Series is characterised by a dark, dry and...
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.