Drums and Cymbals

Crash Ride Cynbals

Cymbals are used to express part of the vocal range of the drum set. A standard drum kit setup requires only cymbals. But there are different kinds of cymbals which can the drum set a full house. In this article we will be discussing Hi hat, Ride cymbal, splash cymbal, china cymbal, crash cymbal, sizzle cymbal and suspended cymbal.

Brief description of the various cymbals

Hi hat

Hi hat is a core element in the drum set because it is used as the primary time keeper. It is actually a pair of cymbals mounted on a specialized stand. The hi-hat consists of 2 cymbals. The lower cymbal remains stationary while the upper cymbal is attached via a clutch to a narrow metal shaft. This goes down through a hollow tube into the pedal, where it is controlled with the foot. A hi-hat can be played open, closed, semi open or the pedal can be manipulated so the cymbals clash together.

Ride cymbal

A ride cymbal is a type of cymbal that is a standard part of most drum kits. Its function is to maintain a rhythm, rather than to provide accents. A right-handed drummer will normally place the main ride cymbal near his right hand. Ride cymbals vary in thickness, which has an influence on attack, volume, and tone of the sound.

Splash cymbal

A splash cymbal is a small cymbal used for an accent in a drum kit. Splash cymbals and china cymbals are the main types of effects cymbals. Splash cymbal sounds great when hit in unison with a snare drum or tom. The name splash gives quite an idea as to how the cymbal sounds. The normal function of a splash cymbal is to provide a short, often highly syncopated accent.

China cymbal

China type cymbals are manufactured to have a dark, crisp, and explosive tone. Their origins can be traced back to the gong in both sound and shape, and thus they are given their name china. The china cymbal is often used like a splash cymbal. China type cymbals typically have a bell that is cylindrical or shaped like a truncated cone with its base the top of the bell, an outer rim that is turned up in the reverse direction to the main bow of the cymbal.

Crash cymbal

Crash cymbal is a type of cymbal that produces a loud, sharp crashing sound and is used mainly for occasional accents. One or two crash cymbals are a standard part of a drum kit. They are mounted on a stand and played with a drum stick.

Sizzle cymbal

A sizzle cymbal is a cymbal to which rivets, chains or other rattles have been added to modify the sound. The most common form of sizzle cymbal used in a drum kit is a large ride cymbal with a number of rivets loosely fitted but captive in holes spaced evenly around the cymbal close to the rim.

Suspended cymbal

A suspended cymbal is any single cymbal played with a stick or beater rather than struck against another cymbal. The first suspended cymbals used in the modern orchestra were one of a pair of orchestral cymbals, supported by hanging it bell upwards by its strap.

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Paiste Rude Crash Ride Cymbal 16 Inches $208.32 The Paiste Rude Crash Ride Cymbal is raw and funky with excellent cutting power.

Paiste Rude Crash Ride Cymbal 17 Inch $226.92 The Paiste Rude Crash Ride Cymbal is raw and funky with excellent cutting power.

Paiste Rude Crash Ride Cymbal 19 Inch $266.6 The Paiste Rude Crash Ride Cymbal is raw and funky with excellent cutting power.

Paiste Rude Crash Ride Cymbal 18? $252.96 The Paiste Rude Crash Ride Cymbal is raw and funky with excellent cutting power.

Paiste Rude Crash Ride Cymbal 20? $290.16 The Paiste Rude Crash Ride Cymbal is raw and funky with excellent cutting power.

Sabian XS20 Crash Ride 18 $145 A powerful crash and a big, full-on, wide-open ride, this dual-purpose model offers a lot of sound from just one cymbal.

Meinl Percussion Crash/Ride 18 $259.99 The Meinl Percussion Crash Ride Cymbal from the Candela Series is ideal for use with timbales. It has a loud, penetrating bell and a full, warm crash sound. The cymbal features a brilliant finish, is made of a B20 bronze, and is hand-hammered for maximum tonality. This crash ride is extremely thin, producing soft, exotic tones, and it's tonally matched to respond even at lower volumes.

Zildjian ZHT Crash Ride 20 $144.95 The largest sheet bronze crash cymbal that Zildjian has ever offered, the 20" Crash Ride is preferred in rock settings where maximum crash cymbal sustain is needed. This cymbal fills a ton of musical space with a full-bodied cushion of mid-range sound. It may also be used as a light ride cymbal for jazz settings.

Zildjian K Crash Ride 20 Inch $324.95 Good stick definition with a dry crash.

Zildjian K Crash Ride 18 Inches $284.95 Good stick definition with a dry crash.

Wuhan Crash/Ride Cymbal 18 $64.99 This medium-weight Wuhan 18" Crash/Ride Cymbal is happy to perform double duty for you. As a crash, this cymbal has the size and weight to speak out over loud music, with a clear, bright tone and full sustain. As a ride, it has the clarity and articulation to serve well in small-group acoustic situations or in the studio.The best crash ride cymbals money can buy? No. The best crash ride cymbals so little money can buy? Absolutely.Wuhan cymbals don't presume to challenge the sound quality, variety, or reputations of the fine professional-level cymbals on today's market. But when it comes to being affordable, that's another story. Generally, "affordable" cymbals are made of less-expensive sheet alloys, using shortcut manufacturing methods and finishing steps in order to keep the cost down. With the resulting cymbals, you pretty much get what you pay for.Wuhan cymbals are made of high-quality, cast B20 alloy. Handcrafted in China according to two-thousand-year-old traditional methods, this Wuhan crash/ride cymbal is buffed to a brilliant finish, and stamped with an unobtrusive but attractive logo.

Sabian B8 Series Crash Ride Cymbal 18 Inches $89 The Sabian B8 Series Crash Ride Cymbal blends explosive crash power with full, wide-open ride response. Medium.

Meinl MCS Crash/Ride Cymbal 18 $89.99 The Meinl MCS Crash/Ride Cymbal is a multipurpose balanced cymbal with a clear ping and medium sustain. Played as a crash, or ride, it sounds powerful and penetrating. Made of a B8 bronze alloy, this Meinl cymbal delivers great sound in combination with an outstanding look and performance.

Sabian HH Series Crash Ride Cymbal 18 Inches $305 Ride sounds are dark and warm. Crash is explosive and totally rich. Ride the edge for full, fat wash.

Zildjian K Crash Ride Cymbal 21 $359.95 Designed with Zak Starkey, these 21" and 22" K Crash Ride cymbals have the power needed for powering high-volume music. The brilliant finish offers additional high-end sparkle and smoothes out the sound. The cymbal speaks quickly and is excellent for shouldering with the stick. These latest offerings are the only brilliant finish K models. A medium thin cymbal with good ride definition and dry crash qualities.

Zildjian ZBT Crash Ride Cymbal 18 Inches $89.95 Sound grooves and round hammer strikes in a simple circular pattern on the top surface of ZBT cymbals magnify the basic sound of the distinctive ZBT alloy. The ZBT Crash Ride delivers a cutting ride sound with good crash qualities.The bright, intense, high-pitched sound of the Zildjian ZBT series cymbals cuts through the mix of other instruments. Sheet origin and precision lathing techniques create high-volume projection that speaks quickly and brightly with a rapid decay. Since ZBT cymbals are pressed and lathed from sheets of uniform, high-quality bronze alloy, they are remarkably consistent. The highly polished, brilliant finish looks fresh. Superb all-purpose crash ride cymbal. Excellent, clean stick articulation with controlled overtones. ZBT-Plus cymbals take Zildjian Bronze Technology up a notch with advanced hammering and lathing, and enhanced sound for versatility, musicality, and professional performance.

Zildjian ZBT Crash Ride Cymbal 20 Inches $104.95 Sound grooves and round hammer strikes in a simple circular pattern on the top surface of ZBT cymbals magnify the basic sound of the distinctive ZBT alloy. The ZBT Crash Ride delivers a cutting ride sound with good crash qualities.The bright, intense, high-pitched sound of the Zildjian ZBT series cymbals cuts through the mix of other instruments. Sheet origin and precision lathing techniques create high-volume projection that speaks quickly and brightly with a rapid decay. Since ZBT cymbals are pressed and lathed from sheets of uniform, high-quality bronze alloy, they are remarkably consistent. The highly polished, brilliant finish looks fresh. Superb all-purpose crash ride cymbal. Excellent, clean stick articulation with controlled overtones. ZBT-Plus cymbals take Zildjian Bronze Technology up a notch with advanced hammering and lathing, and enhanced sound for versatility, musicality, and professional performance.

Zildjian ZHT Crash Ride Cymbal 18 Inches $119.95 The ZHT Crash/Ride is the most versatile cymbal you can add to your set, giving you both the quick explosiveness of a quality crash and the distinct sticking of a good ride.For their ZHT series Zildjian chose Ultimate Sheet Bronze, an alloy with a higher tin content for enhanced low- and mid-frequencies. This extraordinarily musical metal is combined with ultra-modern manufacturing techniques and extensive hammering to create value-priced cymbals with sounds that are both modern and traditional.

Sabian AA Crash Ride Cymbal 18 Inches $209 Play as a light ride, crash for solid accents, or pump the edge for a full, power-style ride.A combination of musicality and energy for sounds that are bright, bold, and explosive. Secret-process bronze shaped under 75 tons of pressure delivers inner strength and outer energy.

Zildjian El Sonido Multi Crash Ride 17 IN $209.95 The 17" El Sonido Multi Crash Ride cymbal stems from the Avedis Zildjian Company's collaboration with Marc Quiñones of the Allman Brothers. This cymbal provides a versatility of sound in any salsa, jazz, Latin, or rock music setting.Part of Zildjian's "FX" series of cymbals, the 17" El Sonido Multi Crash Ride features a lathed, medium-thin weight outer portion of the instrument to help create a fast and expressive crash response. In contrast, the thicker unlathed center area produces a maximum projection of sound while the unlathed, larger cup aids in providing ride articulation and a pure bell tone. Zildjian's brilliant finish not only completes the El Sonido Multi's striking appearance but also helps to provide extra sparkle to its sound.Marc worked with Zildjian's developers for over a year to develop a cymbal that would work in both Marc's Latin jazz group and in Allman Brothers Band percussion set-ups and could be played with a drumstick, timbale stick, or by hand.No stranger to designing instruments with Zildjian, Marc also plays his Marc Quiñones Zildjian Artist Series "Rock" and Salsa" Timbale sticks, available via the box of recommended accessories.

Meinl MCS Hi-hat Crash/Ride Cymbal Pack $169.99 The Meinl MCS Hi-Hat Crash/Ride Cymbal Pack includes a set of 14" medium hi-hats, and an 18" crash/ride. The hi-hats are medium weight with a wide dynamic spectrum and a clean stick response. Warm, brilliant open hi-hat sound and a clear chick. The crash ride is a multipurpose balanced cymbal with a clear ping and medium sustain. Made of a B8 bronze alloy, it sounds powerful and penetrating and is a great value.

Sabian Xs20 Crash/Ride Cymbal, Brilliant 18 $145 This dual-purpose model delivers as a powerful crash or a full, wide-open ride that puts out a huge sound capable of driving the music of any band.Crafted using an innovative manufacturing technique, Xs20 delivers bright sounds, professional looks, and great feel at a nice price, making this the ideal choice when you discover that sound matters.

Meinl HCS Crash/Ride Cymbal 18 In $56.99 The Meinl HCS Crash Ride Cymbal articulates a clean stick response with a full-bodied and warm sound with a washy ping and a complex spread. Explosive sound when played as a crash.HCS cymbals are Meinl's entry level cymbal line that combines quality and value. The cymbals are made from MS63 alloy for a warm, harmonic and balanced sound. They offer the best possible sounds at an affordable price.

Paiste GIANT BEAT CRASH/RIDE 20 $290.16 Launched in 1967 Giant Beat cymbals have been used by drummers who were participants in the early roots and sounds of rock n' roll. Made with CuSn8 bronze this cymbal is bright, warm, with a complex array of full and dark presence. Drummers eager to re-capture Paiste vintage cymbal sounds from the late 60's will love the Giant Beat 20" crash/ride.

Paiste PST 3 Crash/Ride 18 Inches $74.24 Energetic, full, and focused. Somewhat narrow range, fairly clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Fast, powerful crash sound and soft, mellow ride qualities.The PST 3 cymbals are affordable cymbals with never-before-possible sound quality and pro-level looks. Paiste employs modern, hi-tech production techniques that transfer the spirit and essence of 70 years of hand-manufacturing into premium-quality, musical cymbals.PST 3 cymbals are made from a selected and especially sonorous brass copper based alloy.

Paiste PST 5 Crash/Ride 18 Inches $107.4 Medium bright, full, energetic. Fairly wide range, fairly clean mix. Strong feel. Multipurpose cymbal with powerful crash and soft, mellow ride qualities.The PST 5 cymbals are affordable cymbals with never-before-possible sound quality and pro-level looks. Paiste employs modern, hi-tech production techniques that transfer the spirit and essence of 70 years of hand-manufacturing into premium-quality, musical cymbals.For the manufacture of PST 5 cymbals, Paiste uses the same high-grade bronze alloy as in its professional class.

Sound Percussion Crash/Ride Cymbal Mute $6.99 Most drummers have experienced the problem of noise complaints practicing in apartments or late at night. Cymbals can be loud and penetrating but Sound Percussion's Cymbal Mute quiets the sound, yet retains the feel of the cymbal itself.Designed for crash and ride cymbals, the mute is constructed of an ultra-thin material that closely approximates the feel and touch of a stick hitting the cymbal. Immediately, drummers will notice a vast improvement over existing mutes and the makeshift use of towels, tape, and blankets. It is a breeze to set up and installs and removes in seconds; just place the mute on the cymbal and play.

Sabian B8 14HH/18 Crash/Ride Promo Pack with Splash $179 The Sabian B8 14HH/18 Cymbal Promo Pack includes 14" B8 hi-hats, 18" B8 crash/ride, plus a FREE B8 8" splash.

Roland CY12R/C-C V-Cymbal 12 Crash/Ride $259 The Roland CY12R/C-C V-Cymbal is an expressive 12" dual-trigger electronic cymbal that offers natural rebound, inertia, and the swinging motion of an acoustic cymbal, plus choke capability. Perfect for use as a ride, crash, or even a splash cymbal on electronic drum sets.

Sabian 18 SBR CRASH RIDE Cymbal 18 Inch $79.99 Your very first step into cymbals is a big one but the Sabian SBr cymbals makes it easy. With its hammered and lathed surface and tightly focused sounds of pure brass, the Sabian SBr crash ride cymbal comes at a very nice price. Stamped with the Sabian logo, the looks and sounds of this series put in in a class of its own. The Sabian SBr line represents brass cymbals at their finest.

Sabian APX Performance Set with 22 IN Ride, 18 IN Crash, 14 IN Hats $619 The APX Performance Cymbal Pack includes one 22" medium Sabian APX Ride, one 18" thin Sabian APX Crash, and a pair of 14" Sabian APX Hi-Hats (medium top cymbal/heavy bottom cymbal). Matched for optimum performance compatibility by the specialists in the Sabian Vault, sonically matched sets let you play a great-sounding set of APX cymbals right out of the box. The medium APX ride cymbal has a balanced blend of bright stroke-definition and tonal spread for a ride versatile enough for all styles of music.The explosive response of the thin APX Crash Cymbal is dense with high-end brightness and a razor-sharp projection that cuts with tonally cool, crisp attack.The crisp stick and pedal response of the APX hats is bright and definite, for clean and cutting chick and stick definition at all volumes.APX, a professional cymbal series, is from award-winning sound innovators: Sabian. The sheer attack of APX cuts through any music. To create this intensity, Sabian introduced new production processes that also result in a unique appearance for these cymbals. Featuring a 'High-Decibel' desig APX cymbals sound super-bright, tonally tight, focused, and aggressive beyond belief to rip through rock-heavy grooves and blistering power chords like a laser through darkness. With Sabian's APX series, nothing gets in your way.APX cymbals are ideal for cutting through the raging guitars, heavy riffing and high-powered output of hard rock and heavy metal bands. Top drummers already playing APX include Ray Luzier (Korn), Neil Sanderson (Three Days Grace), George Kollias (Nile), John Kelly (Type-O Negative), and Rich Beddoe (Finger Eleven).

Sabian AA El Sabor Crash Ride Cymbal 18 Inches $209 A solid bell for clavé and groove, a thin, flanged edge for crashing, and a solid ride. Incredible! Playable by hand or stick.

Zildjian A Series Crash Ride Cymbal 18 Inches $224.95 The A Series Zildjian is the world's most popular and versatile cymbal. Created from cast bronze alloy of 80% copper, 20% tin, and traces of silver, it is symmetrically machine hammered and lathed with a traditional wide groove. The result is an exuberant cymbal that bursts with a classic voice that is pure, bright, and expressive.

Zildjian A Series Crash Ride Cymbal 20 Inch $264.95 The A Series Zildjian is the world's most popular and versatile cymbal. Created from cast bronze alloy of 80% copper, 20% tin, and traces of silver, it is symmetrically machine hammered and lathed with a traditional wide groove. The result is an exuberant cymbal that bursts with a classic voice that is pure, bright, and expressive.

Paiste 2002 Series Thin Crash Cymbal 16 $208.32 This Paiste crash cymbal's sound is fairly bright, sizzling, and full. It has a fairly tight range and a complex, focused mix, with a heavy feel, explosive filling crash, and a strong washy ride.

Paiste 2002 Series Thin Crash Cymbal 19 $266.6 This Paiste crash cymbal's sound is fairly bright, sizzling, and full. It has a fairly tight range and a complex, focused mix, with a heavy feel, explosive filling crash, and a strong washy ride.

Paiste 2002 Series Thin Crash Cymbal 17 $226.92 This Paiste crash cymbal's sound is fairly bright, sizzling, and full. It has a fairly tight range and a complex, focused mix, with a heavy feel, explosive filling crash, and a strong washy ride.

Paiste 2002 Series Thin Crash Cymbal 18 $252.96 This Paiste crash cymbal's sound is fairly bright, sizzling, and full. It has a fairly tight range and a complex, focused mix, with a heavy feel, explosive filling crash, and a strong washy ride.

Paiste Rude Power Ride 20? $290.16 The definitive Power Ride has more "metal" in the ping and less wash than the Ride/Crash. An absolutely piercing bell, this cymbal will cut through anything.

Paiste Rude Wild Crash Cymbal 19 $266.6 The Rude Wild Crash Cymbal is a strong and loud crash for aggressive playing styles in noisy and extreme musical genres. This cymbal has a very responsive cymbal feel. It's well-suited for crash/ride patterns with a very energetic and powerful, metallic, hissing sound character. Narrow in range and has a fairly clean mix.

Paiste Rude Wild Crash Cymbal 18 $252.96 The Rude Wild Crash Cymbal is a strong and loud crash for aggressive playing styles in noisy and extreme musical genres. This cymbal has a very responsive cymbal feel. It's well-suited for crash/ride patterns with a very energetic and powerful, metallic, hissing sound character. Narrow in range and has a fairly clean mix.

Paiste Rude Wild Crash Cymbal 20 $290.16 The Rude Wild Crash Cymbal is a strong and loud crash for aggressive playing styles in noisy and extreme musical genres. This cymbal has a very responsive cymbal feel. It's well-suited for crash/ride patterns with a very energetic and powerful, metallic, hissing sound character. Narrow in range and has a fairly clean mix.

Paiste Rude Wild Crash Cymbal 17 $226.92 The Rude Wild Crash Cymbal is a strong and loud crash for aggressive playing styles in noisy and extreme musical genres. This cymbal has a very responsive cymbal feel. It's well-suited for crash/ride patterns with a very energetic and powerful, metallic, hissing sound character. Narrow in range and has a fairly clean mix.

Meinl Generation-X Toms Signal Crash / Klub Ride 18 $179.99 The Generation X cymbal has explosive attack and is ideal for bigger accents due to a great response. When played with lighter sticks, it turns into a sweet and jazzy-sounding ride cymbal with little wash.Meinl's Generation X Series offers a full range of special effect sounds previously not available. Years of input have led to the FX9 alloy and the unique shapes and configurations. Fast, explosive attack with quick decay make Gen X cymbals fit where other cymbals won't. Add a crazy new tone color to your setup today.