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Zildjian 08" K-Series Splash

Splash Cymbal

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Series K Zildjian, Regular finish, Size 8", Splash, Played by e.g. Wanglan, Alex Acuna, Tommy Aldridge, Carter Beauford and Gregg Bissonette

Meinl 16" Classic Custom Trash Stack

Cymbal Stack

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Classic Custom Series, Dry and trashy stack with a short sustain and little overtone

Istanbul Mehmet 18" Medium Ride Turk Series

18" Medium Ride Cymbal

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Turk Series, Dry, earthy sound, Ideal for quick stick work, The Turk cymbals are distinguished by their unlathed surface that ensures a dry and...

Paiste 24" 900 Color Mega Ride BK

Mega Ride Cymbals

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900 ColorSound series, Made from B8 (2002) bronze, Full sound with a strong warm tone, Penetrating ride cymbal for loud play

Masterwork 14" Custom China

14 " China Cymbal The all-round cymbal in the assortment. A remarkable frequency range and a warm basic character with sensitive dynamic characteristics are the essential characteristics of the Custom series.

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Masterwork Custom Series, Traditional surface, Completely handmade according to old Turkish tradition, B-20 alloy

Istanbul Mehmet 20" China Turk Series

20" China Cymbals

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Turk Series, Very deep sound, Ideal for accents and trashy ride figures, The Turk cymbals are distinguished by an untreated surface that ensures a...

Ufip 16" Blast Series Hi-Hat

Hi-Hat Cymbal

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Blast series, Hammered twice, Modern explosive and somewhat trashy sound with very fast response and short release time

Sabian 21" HH Vanguard Cymbal

Crash / Ride Cymbal

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HH Vanguard series, Brilliant finish, Thin, light cymbal with small bell, Dark sound, Very fast response

Zultan Rock Beat Cymbalset

Cymbal Set

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Rock Beat series, Suitable for virtually any style of music, Includes a travel bag, Made of high-quality B20 bronze

Istanbul Agop 16" Xist ION Crash Brilliant

Crash Cymbal

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Xist ION series, Brilliant finish, Professional quality, Crash with holes for shorter and more trashy sound

Zildjian 14" K Sweet Hats

Hi-Hat Cymbal

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K-Series, Dark and fast responding cymbal, "Random hammering", Warm and round sound, Thin top, heavy bottom

Gibraltar SC-QRHHC Quick Hi-Hat Clutch

Quick Release Hi-Hat Clutch

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Via the revolutionary clutch system, assembly and dismantling times are significantly shorter, Can be used with all hi-hats, Quick lock system

Masterwork Cymbal Bag Deluxe

Cymbal Bag

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Suitable for cymbals up to 22 ", Deluxe version, Padded, With Masterwork logo, Outside pocket, Two inner compartments, Shoulder strap

Zildjian 20" Kerope Ride

Ride Cymbal

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Kerope series, Vintage look and sound, Warm, dark and multi-layered sound

Zultan 22" Rock Beat Heavy Ride

Ride Cymbal

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Rockbeat Series, Power cymbal bell, Loud cymbal with a full, powerful tone character, Excellent sound projection, Clear stick definition,...

Zildjian 17" A-Custom Medium Crash

17" Medium Crash

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A Custom series, Brillant finish, Natural, bright sound, The "thickest" crash from the A-Custom Series, Fast attack, Warm, round, soft release

Zildjian 19" K Constantinople CrashRide

Crash/ Ride

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"K Constantinople" series, Regular model, Very defined stick sound with excellent articulation, dry with a pleasant amount of overtones and "wash"

Zildjian 20" K Custom Special Dry Crash

Crash Cymbal

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K Custom Special Dry Series, Natural finish, Dark, earthy sound with short sustain, The K Custom Special Dry series has been reissued to serve...

Meinl 18" Classics Custom Dark China

Dark China Cymbal

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Classics Custom series, B10 Bronze, CC18DACH

Meinl 08" HCS Bell

Bell

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HCS Series, Made of brass, Unique effects cymbal, Pronounced, high-pitched sound, Very long sustain, Perfect addition to any drum kit or percussion...

Zultan 14" Rock Beat Crash

Crash Cymbals

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Rockbeat series, Full voluminous tone, Balanced crash with power & projection, Quick response with a balanced tone across the entire sound, Bright...

Zultan 15" Caz Hi-Hat

HiHat

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Hand-hammered, Deep voluminous, clear sound, Pleasant mixture of warmth and assertiveness, Versatile hihat especially located in jazz - fusion,...

Zildjian 08" FX Stacks

Stack

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Upper cymbal made of the same material as the Zildjian Low Volume cymbal, Lower cymbal made of rolled steel, Can also be used as a hi-hat, Includes...

Millenium 16" B20 China

China Cymbal

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B20 material, Fast responsive China cymbal with clear and defined sound and timbre

Zultan 12" Q Splash

Splash Cymbal

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"Q" Series, Made of B-20 bronze, Dark and ​​deep with incredible dynamic range, The outer 2" ring of the upper cymbal is extremely deeply...

Zultan 16" Dune China

China Cymbal

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Dune Series, Hand-hammered, Premium China cymbals from traditional Turkish production, Made of B20 bronze, Dry, fast fading, thrashy sound,...

Sabian 21" AA Bash Ride

Ride cymbal

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Brilliant finish, Comparable to the Raw Bell Dry Ride, but larger and easier, Small bell, Big crash sound, Perfect for the stage, Winner of the...

Meinl 15" Byzance Thin Crash

Thin Crash

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Byzance Series, Traditional finish, Byzance cymbals are handmade in Turkey, Refined and revised by Meinl, Light, blurry and dark (frequency range)...

Meinl 14" Generation X Filter China

14" Filter China

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Generation X series, Regular finish, Very short, aggressive china sound that is not very loud due to the waved edge, with fast decay

Sabian 20" Paragon Diamondback China

China Cymbal

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Paragon Diamondback Series, Natural finish, Neil Peart Signature cymbal, Handmade from Sabian B20 bronze, Made with integrated jingles and rivets,...

Paiste 16" Giant Beat Hi-Hat

Hi-Hat Cymbal

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Giant Beat series, Made of CuSn8 bronze, also called bronze in 2002, For quiet to loud playing situations - live and for studio recordings, Bright...

Meinl 22" Byzance Medium Crash

Crash Cymbal

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Byzance series, Medium, Traditional model, Byzance cymbals are handmade in Turkey, Refined and reworked by Meinl, Warm crash sound with an...

Zultan 18" Caz Crash

Crash Cymbal

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B20 Bronze, Hand-hammered, Quick-reaction crash, Warm full tone with extremely encouraging assertiveness and clearly defined tangy sound sharpness,...

Meinl 18" HCS Crash

Cash Cymbal

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HCS series, 18", Beginner cymbal series, Combines quality and value, MS63 mixture, Soft response with an average decay

Paiste Classic 14" Sound Edge HH Top

Upper Hi-Hat Cymbal

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2002 Classic series, SoundEdge

Cympad Optimizer Starter Pack

Cymbal Felt Set

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3 x 40/ 15mm, 1 x Hihat, 1 x Ride cymbal felt, Without muffling

Sabian 22" Max Protect Cymbal Case

Cymbal Case

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Space for up to 10 pools, Made of sturdy ABS plastic, Rollable, With extendable trolley handle

Paiste 22" 900 Series Heavy Ride

Heavy Ride Cymbals

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"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...

Millenium 20" B20 Ride

Ride

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B20 Material, Full, smooth ride with clear and crisp stick attack

Zildjian 22" K-Series Light Ride

Ride Cymbal

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K-Series, Traditional finish, Darker - middle sound with clear stick definition, Perfect for rock, jazz, country

Paiste 22" Traditional Light Ride

Paiste Traditional Collection - 22" Light RidePaiste Traditionals

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Pleasant, very easy to control basic tone, A great ride cymbal that can also be used as a crash cymbal due to its fast response

Paiste 17" Rude Wild Crash

17" Wild Crash Cymbal

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Sound is characterised as extremely energetic, powerful, metallic and hissing, An extremely pleasant playing feel, Great for crash / ride patterns,...

Paiste 19" Signature Dark Energy MKI

Crash Cymbals

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Signature Line Series, 19" Dark Energy Crash Mark I, Dark body, Full frequency spectrum, Brilliant highs, Very wide range, Direct sensitive...

Zultan 19" Dune Crash

Crash Cymbal

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Dune series, Hand-hammered, Premium crash cymbal from traditional Turkish production process, Made of B20 bronze, Dry, fast fading, thrashy sound,...

Zildjian 20" A-Custom Crash

Crash Cymbal

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A-Custom Series, Brilliant finish, Natural and bright, Not too thick - not too loud, Very quick response, Warm, round, soft decay

Meinl 18" HCS China

China Cymbal

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HCS series, Beginner cymbal series, Combines quality and value, MS63 alloy, Explosive China with quick response and deep, dark undertones

Masterwork 13" Custom Hi-Hat

13" hi-hatA considerable frequency range and a warm basic character with sensitive dynamic characteristics are the essential features of the Custom series.

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Masterwork custom series, Traditional surface, Completely handmade according to old Turkish tradition, B-20 alloy

Zildjian 14" FX Stacks

Stack

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Upper cymbal made of the same material as the Zildjian Low Volume cymbal, Lower cymbal made of rolled steel, Can also be used as a hi-hat, Includes...

Paiste 21" Signature Dark Energy MK1

Ride Cymbal

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Signature Line Series, 21" Dark Energy Ride Mark I, Fusion of darkness, energy, brilliance and radiance, Responsive feel, Very controllable,...

Paiste 12" PSTX DJs 45 Ride

Ride Cymbal

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PSTX Series, Inspired by Daru Jones, Minimalist ride for accentuated playing styles, Dry and well-defined bell

Zildjian 08" A-Series Splash

Splash

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Regular finish, Fast, clean, short sounding splash

Zildjian 21" K Series Crash Ride

Crash Ride Cymbal

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K series, Brilliant finish, Fast response with a large bell, Darker and louder sound with long sustain

Sabian 16" AA China

China Cymbal

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AA Series, Brilliant finish, Assertive strong China Crash, Bright sound, Especially for accents and effects

Paiste 08" Signature Splash

08" Splash

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Suitable for applications in all volume spectra and music styles, Musical and expressive sound, Very sensitive response but clear and powerful...

Meinl 12" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. St.

Stack

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Natural finish, B10 bronze, Dry and trashy sound with an extremely short decay time, Ideal for music styles that require lot of volume and a strong...

Paiste 2002 24" Swish Ride

Ride Cymbal

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Swish Ride "Signature Groove", 2002 Series, Developed with John JR Robinson, Is based on the shape of a traditional China cymbal with a reversed...

Meinl 14" Generation X Jingle China

14" Jingle Filter China

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Generation X series, Regular finish, Combines the aggressive sound attributes of a Filter China with dry rattling jingles, Shimmering, rattling sound

Meinl 20" Byzance China Brilliant

20" China Cymbal

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Brilliant finish, Bright, clear overtones with shimmering China sound, Hand hammered

Istanbul Agop 22" Traditional Dark Crash

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Rock Beat series, Suitable for virtually any style of music, Includes a travel bag, Made of high-quality B20 bronze

Sabian HHX Evolution Exclusive Set

Cymbal Set

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Set available exclusively at Thomann, Brilliant finish, Balanced, soft and rounded sound, 21" HHX Evolution Ride

Paiste PST7 16" Crash

Crash Cymbal

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PST7 Series, Traditional sound and look, Suitable for all musical styles, Made in Switzerland

No Nuts Cymbal Sleeves 3-PK Black

Cymball sleeve set

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Makes wing nuts, locking devices, washers and felts superfluous, Fits on 6" and 8" thread cymbal stand

Istanbul Mehmet 22" Tony Williams Ride

Ride Cymbal

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Tony Williams tribute model, B20 bronze, Hand hammered, True-to-life replicas of the cymbals Tony Williams played on the legendary 1960s recordings...

Evans SO14Hat Sound Off Damper

Hi-Hat Damper

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Also fits 15" cymbals, Guarantees a natural stick rebound, Easy to handle

Paiste 20" PST8 Reflector Medium Ride

Ride

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PST8 Series, Radiant full and warm sounding ride cymbal with extremely balanced overall sound and balanced play feeling, Clear distinct stick...

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Hybrid Ride

Ride Cymbal

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K Custom Series, Hybrid finish, Regular outside, Brillant inside, Manufactured according to the desires of Akira Jimbo, The ride combines a dark,...

Sabian 22" AAX Medium Ride

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Rock Beat series, Suitable for virtually any style of music, Includes a travel bag, Made of high-quality B20 bronze

Paiste 19" Rude Wild Crash

19" Wild Crash

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Energetic, powerful, metallic, roaring crash, Gentle playing feel, Outstandingly suitable for crash/ ride drum patterns, Heavy, robust, loud crash...

Istanbul Mehmet 20" Legend Dry Crash-Ride

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Rock Beat series, Suitable for virtually any style of music, Includes a travel bag, Made of high-quality B20 bronze

Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Dark ION Crash

Crash cymbal

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Xist Dark ION series, Dark trashy sound with fast response and short decay

Zultan 10" Splash Dark Matter

Splash Cymbal

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Dark Matter Line, Hand hammered, Dark splash cymbal, Made of B20 bronze, Dark, warm sound character with great dynamics and fine overtones,...

Meinl 10" Byzance Ex.Dry Dual Splash

Crash Cymbal

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Byzance Series, Extra Dry Dual Crash, Brilliant finish, Exciting contrast between extra dry and brilliant finish due to the combination of...

Meinl MCB22-BP Cymbal Bag

22" Cymbal Bag

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Backpack functionality, Made of tear-resistant nylon fabric, Outside pocket for up to 15 "hi-hats, 3 Inside compartments, Reinforced material at...

Meinl 08" Classics Custom Bell

Bell Cymbal

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Classics custom series, Brillant surface finish, Clear, glass-sounding sound with pleasant sound reflection, Bright and cutting for fast accents

Ahead Armor Deluxe Cymbal Trolley

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Rock Beat series, Suitable for virtually any style of music, Includes a travel bag, Made of high-quality B20 bronze

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.