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subject: Updates To The Cymbal World [print this page]

As music continues to change, cymbals have always

adapted to support those changes. Some of the most

recent developments involve the use of both conventional

and unconventional types of cymbals individually and in

combination to create new sounds.

A Stacks - Also called piggy-backs, stacking two

or more cymbals on top of each other creates a short,

crunchy sound. Drummers tend to stack a china, splash

or crash cymbal thats 2 or more inches smaller inside a

larger, inverted china or on top of a larger crash. For the

best results, the bells of the cymbals should nest inside

one another creating maximum cymbal-to-cymbal contact.

B Hybrids - Hybrid cymbals combine multiple features

in a single cymbal. Examples of these are Crash-Rides,

China-Splashes, lathed cymbals with natural bells and

cymbals that employ several different finish types or zones

to create unique tonal qualities.

l Cross-Matched - Although hi-hats usually consist of a

heavier bottom cymbal than top, this term refers to hi-hats

that are made by pairing more extreme weights or types of

cymbals than would be normally used.

C Vented - Vented cymbals include bottom hi-hats with

crimped edges, small holes or notches to allow better

air flow. Vented crash cymbals with large holes are also

available. This gives them a drier, shorter, trashier sound.

l Rivets - The installation of rivets prolongs the cymbals

sustain by creating a sizzle effect. Rivets are most often

used on hi-hats and ride cymbals. This requires drilling and

should only be done by an experienced technician.

by: Cymbalism

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