Musical Instruments

Crash Cymbals

Percussion


Sabian Crash Cymbal Mute
(Electronics) Sabian Inc.
Release date: 2010-07-02

Model Number: CMCR
Made by Sabian


Price: $13.00 $6.50

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Answers

Crash Cymbals?
Rich Redmond

Hi
I am looking for a good under $200 crash cymbal for my drumset. The one i got with the set a few weeks ago is trashed, it looks all wavy and i do like to hit fairly hard. If anyone knows a good cymbal please let me know.
PS...


For rock you can use really any but the prefered is 16" or 17".
I would suggest using some Paiste Alpha cymbals. I actually own a Alpha 16" rock crash and it is fantastic. Check sam ash or guitarcenter for pricing and keep on dr

Drum Sets : Drums Sets: Crash Cymbal


Crash cymbals on a drum set are smaller and thinner and are also called effect cymbals. Learn about the various crash cymbals from anexperienced ...

How to prevent cracking crash cymbals?
Rich Redmond

I've been playing drums for about 7 years now and I go through about 2 crashes a year. I am a serious drummer and I only buy top of the line cymbals, so needless to say this has put a huge burden on my wallet. I would like to hear tips on how to...


It really depends on how your cymbals are cracking. If they're cracking around the hole in the bell (key holing) that means that your cymbals are too tight on your stand. Take a pair of scissors and trim a 1/4" off one of your felts and that...

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What type of ride and crash cymbals are best?
Rich Redmond

My favorite type of music is rock, a little bit of alternative, classic rock, and a little hard rock. Which types of cymbals should i get. Right now i have 14" high hats, 16" crash, and 18" crash/ride. the brand is pulse so the quality


I recommend using zildjian cymbals, but you might also like paiste or sabian. It's all about your style. You might be surprised at what brands sound the best. You might be able to get a good deal, because sometimes the unknown brands sound the...

What are the holes in some Crash Cymbals for?
Rich Redmond

I'm not a drummer but I've seen some models of Cymbals that have circular holes in them. What makes them different from normal Crash Cymbals? Is it for creating a better resonation?


It seems the other answerer was trying to explain holes in hi-hat cymbal that some of them has in fact.

Your question was holes in some crash cymbals. They do not specifically add a sonic feature, perhaps they create less sonic...

How to cover a song on drums (which requires two crash cymbals) with only one crash?

I have a kit with hi-hat, crash and ride cymbal, and want to cover a song which uses two crashes in it. I was wondering how I would be able to cover this? Hit the same crash with different force, hit the ride hard instead? What would be the best...


Part of playing drums and percussion involves knowing the many variety of sounds that a piece of equipment such as a cymbal can produce, and knowing how to produce them. You can strike a cymbal at the...

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Sabian B8 Thin Crash Cymbal
zZounds - Sabian (zZounds)
Price: $59.00

From price and pitch range to choice of finishes and our wide selection of models, Sabian gives you the opportunity to play the cymbals best suited to your creative needs. Sabian B8 cymbals combine professional bronze durability with precision shaping and hammering, for high-quality sounds that...
Sabian B8 Medium Crash Cymbal
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Price: $89.00

All Sabian cymbals are created with the utmost attention to detail, quality, and innovation. From price and pitch range to choice of finishes and our wide selection of models, Sabian gives you the opportunity to play the cymbals best suited to your creative needs. Sabian B8 cymbals combine...
Zildjian A Custom Crash Cymbal
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News

High school percussionist makes his dream come true

NorthJersey.com - Jul 02, 2010

Whether he is behind a marimba, has a pair of crash cymbals in his hands, or is pounding away at the timpani, it is apparent that percussion is Ilaw's true
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OregonLive.com - Jul 19, 2010

Buskers bring melodies to streets of downtown Portland ballads on the one after that and then the Gone Fishin' guys, whose percussionist keeps time on a cardboard poster tube and a little crash cymbal.
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Aberdeen Press and Journal - Jul 22, 2010

Thrash around in mid air and these sticks will perform snare drum, tom-tom or crash cymbal sounds, switching from one to the other at the flick of a switch.