Ranging from 13" to 19", crash cymbals are designed for accenting or 'crashing'. Thinner models are more 'explosive', heavier models more direct and powerful.
Ranging from 18" to 24" (20" is most popular), the ride is the main cymbal for playing rhythms and grooves. Play the bell area for bright, crisp notes or across the bow for bigger sounds. Heavier models produce more definite sounds.
A pairing of two cymbals on a pedal-operated hi-hat stand. Close the cymbals for playing tighter, more definite sounds; open for bigger, louder sounds; or alternate open and closed to play interesting patterns.
Ranging from 6" to 12", splash cymbals are played for fast, 'splashy' accents of short duration.
Chinese cymbals feature an upturned edge that gives these models a raw, oriental sound. They are played for 'effect', offering dirty ride sounds on short, dirty punches when played for accents.
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