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- What does a ride cymbal look like?
- What's the difference between a crash cymbal and a splash cymbal?
- What does a crash cymbal note look like?
What does a ride cymbal look like?
The ride cymbal is a standard cymbal in most drum kits. It maintains a steady rhythmic pattern, sometimes called a ride pattern, rather than the accent of a crash. It is normally placed on the extreme right (or dominant hand) of a drum set, above the floor tom.
What's the difference between a crash cymbal and a splash cymbal?
Most splash cymbals are in the size range of 6" to 13", but some splash cymbals are as small as 4". Some makers have produced cymbals described as splash up to 22", but a splash of 14" or more is more often described as a crash cymbal. ... Rock splash cymbals, heavy but often with a slight taper.
What does a crash cymbal note look like?
Crash Cymbal—Crash cymbals are notated with a cross mark on the first ledger line above the stave. ... Ghost Notes—Ghost notes are played by striking the drum (or cymbal) very lightly. They are used to create feel rather than to be heard.
