Drummers.. (Cymbal Help)?

Question

okay..

I just got my drum set and I am not satisfied with only having
the Hi-Hat and Crash/Ride...

What other types of Cymbals should I get, and what kind of stand should I use.,.,.,

Answer 1

The other posters give you SOME good advice. I would tell you, work for hours with your set-up and experiment with all the different sounds from the cymbals you have.

One of the most interesting "drum" solos I have ever heard was a ten-minute plus performance by Max Roach on only his HI-Hat! Of course he used the stand and the rod, but he showed how many different sounds you can get by adjusting (with your foot) the surface contact between the cymbals and by striking a different point in the diameter of the cymbal. For instance, notice how the bell gives a different sound from the edge?

So explore all the possibilities of the cymbals you have. Then listen to a lot of drummers whom you like. Listen, with your eyes closed, and imagine what kind of cymbal gives the sounds you liked. Was it a large piece of brass? Was it thick or thin? Did you like the duration/decay of sound? Did you like the dry, short sounds? Did the sound stay clear, or get muddy when playing a continuous ride on the same cymbal? When you start asking questions like this you will know not only what to look for, but you will know when you have found it!

Stands, unless you are Max Roach, are more functional. You need heavier, braced stands for larger, heavier cymbals and gongs. Less expensive, light weight stands usually work fine for smaller cymbals, for crash cymbals and splash cymbals. Just be sure that the stand doesn't make a lot of extraneous noise do to cheap manufacturing. If you travel a lot, lighter weight stands usually work better, but be sure about the extraneous noise factor. It will probably take some interviewing of gigging drummers to find out which brands are best for you.

Of course, as you add more cymbals to your kit, you will have to decide whether to use boom stands or not, according to your set-up. Apply the same functionality considerations as above.

Answer 2

If you want quality, I suggest Zildgian cymbols. There are many different types: tin, bronze, china, copper, etc., each having their own distinctive sound. They are even available in sets of 3 or 4 depending on what you are looking for. Just search for Zildgian cymbols. They are the best!

I liked to keep my cymbals easy to reach. A suspended rack was my favorite and it looks good too.

Answer 3

2 cymbals suck, Ive got 7 on mine

total setup you should have: hi hat, 2 16 inch crash, 24 inch ride, 20 inch crash, 1 china, 10" splash.

lots of effect combos you can hit with that, and try different brands til you find one you like. Guitar center always lets you test them before you buy them

Answer 4

I am a Zildjian man, myself. Add some Crashes (14", 16"), couple splashes (6-10"), china (12-27"), experiment. See what sounds you like and try it out. I like Zildjian, but you might like something else. Like the other guy said, try before you buy. Any kind of stand would work. Talk to any good music store man and he could tell you. I prefer boom stands, they give you more reach and are easier to place. Good luck and Keep on Drummin'!
~Shorty~

Answer 5

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