cymbals ?

[pan60]

any one care to go into what different cymbals sound like.
as in size
small cymbals have a ''x'' caricature and larger ones have a ''Y'' caricature.
bell size large, small, or no bell.
how dose this effect the overall sound?
thick thin?
any way are their any basics here or is it all just random?

[ToneBender67]

Pan60

You might want to do a google search on cymbal history, and also check out Paiste, Sabian, Agop, Zildjian, Saluda, etc. and see what they have to say.

In short, all the factors you mentioned have a drastic effect on the sound of the cymbal. It would take me forever to go into details.

If you have a local music store that stocks a decent variety of cymbals, go try them. You'll get a better understanding of what sounds like what and why.

[pan60]

no offense but, i do not plan on a google, or a trip to the local music store.
i this would be a good topic for all the great drummer we have hear.

[pan60]

Originally Posted by ToneBender67

In short, all the factors you mentioned have a drastic effect on the sound of the cymbal. It would take me forever to go into details.

cool thats the point of the discussion


if no one want to discuss the topic then the thread will just die.
no big deal.

[Cymbals]

Originally Posted by pan60

cool thats the point of the discussion


if no one want to discuss the topic then the thread will just die.
no big deal.

I sound like many different things.

There are Ride cymbals, hi-hats, crashes, splashes, and many other kinds of specialty cymbals. There are also sub-groups, like ping rides, dry rides, etc.

They each have their "best suited for" job, but no two cymbals sound exactly alike. Thinness and diameter have a lot to do with their sound. The hammering to make the cymbal also is major.