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The 7 Best Cymbal Stands (2024) for Durability and Quality

The 7 Best Cymbal Stands (2024) for Durability and Quality

Cymbal stands are one of the essential pieces of hardware on your drum set. If you’re looking to add a few extra cymbals to your set, then you’re going to need cymbal stands (or at least cymbal arms that hang off other hardware). Though, not all cymbal stands are created equal. There’s a big difference between a ...

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How to Play the Cymbals on Your Drum Set

How to Play the Cymbals on Your Drum Set

Cymbals are nice little additions to your drum set. They allow you to spice up your beats and can also give them character. The three most frequently used ones you will encounter are the hi-hat, the crash, and the ride cymbal. This article will tell you how to properly hit the cymbals on your drum kits to make ...

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How to Play Suspended Cymbals

How to Play Suspended Cymbals

Suspended cymbals are great additions to use if you wish to portray a soft, elegant sound with minimal effort. They are widely used in orchestras to produce soft sounds with a gentle flow. Apart from this, they are also found on drum kits in the form of ride or crash cymbals. Suspended cymbals can be played in ...

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Cymbals with Holes (Different Types, Reasons, Pros/Cons)

Cymbals with Holes (Different Types, Reasons, Pros/Cons)

Cymbals with holes tend to be more suitable for Jazz and Sizzle sounds. They have limited usability in songs and compositions and are considered more fragile than regular cymbals. There are a few different types, from rivet cymbals, effects cymbals, to low volume cymbals. In this article, we're going to go to each ...

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The Ultimate Guide to the 10 Types of Cymbals

The Ultimate Guide to the 10 Types of Cymbals

Cymbals are an essential part of any drummer’s kit. They help shape your drum beats and set the musical mood. Great cymbals help make sure that your music has a richness to it that makes listeners fall in love with it. That said, when you start looking to fill out your drum set, you can find a variety of different ...

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Cracked Cymbals (How to Repair Them, Crack Prevention)

Cracked Cymbals (How to Repair Them, Crack Prevention)

Anyone who owns a drum set knows that a cracked cymbal is a nightmare. Cracking a cymbal can completely ruin its sound. They can crack from the edge, the structure, the keyhole, or the bell's base, and a small crack can quickly develop into a large one. If you have a cracked cymbal or want to know how to prevent ...

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How to Dampen Cymbals – DIY and Pro Solutions

How to Dampen Cymbals – DIY and Pro Solutions

There are several ways to dampen the noise of your cymbals. From putting some tape on them to buying yourself low-volume cymbals, you have several options when it comes to quieting down your kit. Cymbals can be extremely loud. Drummers usually want to have their instrument with them, but if it’s an acoustic set, ...

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How Cymbals Are Made – Different Alloys and Processes

How Cymbals Are Made – Different Alloys and Processes

Making a cymbal is a time-consuming and complicated process, involving numerous stages and hours. Cymbals are great additions to any drum kit, giving it a wider range of sounds. Cymbals are made out of metal. Since there are dozens of different metals and metal alloys, over the years people have figured out that ...

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The 12 Best Cymbal Brands (2024)

The 12 Best Cymbal Brands (2024)

The cymbal market is dominated by Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, and Meinl. There are a few more noteworthy ones that compete in the world market with incredible cymbals that you're probably not aware of. One of the most essential items in any drum kit is your cymbals. Even experienced drummers can find it difficult to ...

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The 5 Best Low Volume Cymbals for Quiet Playing (2024)

The 5 Best Low Volume Cymbals for Quiet Playing (2024)

Low volume cymbals have become very popular in recent years for a very good reason. They retain the feel of playing acoustic cymbals, while dramatically reducing the volume. That can protect your hearing while keeping family and neighbors happy! You get to play on cymbals that are a lot bit quieter without rubber ...

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The 7 Best Drum and Cymbal Mutes (2024) for Quiet Playing

The 7 Best Drum and Cymbal Mutes (2024) for Quiet Playing

While drummers love to play the drums, the sound often turns out to be an inconvenience to others. Maybe someone is taking a nap next door, they're is pulling an all-nighter for the exam tomorrow, or they simply can't stand the noise of your drums. Drum mutes are a great solution! You can now practice quietly ...

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