This time my topic is about optional instruments on drums. In my first blog, I said "Drums have many various instruments as an option." Do you remember? You may already partly understand their system and functions, but I'll explain optional instruments on drums in more detail.
First, look at this picture. This is splash cymbal which is a type of accent cymbal that expresses a splashing sound. Size is from 6 to 10 inches generally. When you hit it, it sounds lighter than a crash cymbal. When I set my drums, I put it on like this. Can you see it? The splash cymbal is used for ballad songs, but sometimes it is used for speedy songs. (e.g. Rock, Hard Rock) I prepared the splash cymbal 's sound in two clips. Check them out! I used Timmy G's video and Memphis Drum Shop's video. Thank you very much.
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| This is a splash cymbal. |
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| There is a splash cymbal above the tom-tom. |
CHINA CYMBAL: Second, I'll talk about china cymbals. The china cymbal gets its name because it sounds like a china gong. This cymbal's size is so wide. Do you know how to set a china cymbal? This cymbal's setting is unique, because when we want to set it, it should be reversed. This cymbal can be used for a groove, but it can be used as a beat, too. The sound quality is cloudy. Check this out. I prepared a video with Chad Smith, from Memphis Drum Shop's videos. Thank you so much!
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| This is a china cymbal. |
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| There is a china cymbal by the ride cymbal. |
Crash ride cymbal: Finally, I'll explain the crash ride cymbal. The crash ride cymbal combines a crash cymbal and ride cymbal. Size is from 16 to 22 inches generally. When you set it, put it on a stand. When you hit it, it's between a crash cymbal's sound and a ride cymbal's sound. you can beat the rhythm and get a crash cymbal's sound. In jazz, this cymbal is used instead of the crash cymbal. I prepared a clip about it. Useing Sound Attacks video. Thank you!
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| This is a crash ride cymbal. |
That's all for today! Thank you for checking my blog!! See you next post!!
