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What is a ride sound?
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 should a ride cymbal sound like?
The sound of a ride varies hugely depending on where it is hit. The bell (the bit around the cymbal mount) produces a sharp bell 'ping' sound, with low sustain, whilst the bow produces a more subtle, familiar cymbal sound. This variation makes the ride an incredibly versatile cymbal.
What is a cymbal sound?
Those are the sounds made by a cymbal — a loud percussion instrument that is part of most drum kits. One of the most fun parts of being a drummer has to be hitting the cymbals, a crashing, clanging instrument that, as you may have guessed, is very loud. A cymbal is a concave, almost flat, circular piece of brass.
