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Difference Between Cymbal Types


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Hi-Hat i understand

 

But whats the difference between the others?

 

Ride, Crash and Splash

 

I have one boom stand and would like to know what would be the thing to get besides the hihat plus understand the differences between each.

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Ride: This cymbal is, on average, 20"or bigger. It is usually a thick cymbal and is used primarily as a time keeping aide. Crash : A cymbal generally of 14"s up to 20"s used for accenting certain parts of the music. Splash : Like a small crash with a similar function. These are the bare bones descriptions of each cymbal. I hope it was helpful. Another way of thinking of it is, A ride goes "ding" , A crash crashes and a splash splashes.

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yeah, basically what he said. The ride is used for the same reason as the hi-hat. it sounds like a "ding" or a "ping". Crashes are used at the beginning of a beat usually. Crashes get used a whole lot. The splash cymbal isn't used hardly ever, depending on what you listen to. It sounds like a higher pitched Crash, actually, basically it is a crash except half the size. If you have only have hihats and an extra boom stand, then definately get a CRASH. It plays a very important role. You don't need a ride because you already have a time-keeping cymbal (hihats). Rides just offer an alternative to using the hihat, and splashes in a way offer an alternative to crashes. Oh yeah, then there's China cymbals, don't worry about those for now though.

 

GET A CRASH

 

Sabian, Zildjian, or Paiste

(In other words, don't by a no-name cymbal)

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Originally posted by stapes2260

may i suggest going to a music store and reading the labels on cymbals, hitting them, and then realizing what they are for.

 

 

Im a noob here...but i can certainly understand what you guys are saying....no need for going to a music store cause over here all they want to do is screw one over. Selling me a b8 kit for $160....dont think so! Im just gonna get a crash-ride.

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