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Roger from Brisbane asks:
What is the difference between a Crash and a Ride Cymbal?
Masson Music: These were originally named by Avedis Zildjian III, this also included HiHats. The following is an extract from the Educational Reference Guide from the Zildjian Company. This company has been producing cymbals for over 380 years. This tradition continues even to this day.CRASH cymbals are used to accent beats in the rhythmic pattern and should reach a full sound as quickly as possible. The Crash tends to be a thinner and smaller cymbal than the Ride. Crashes should be set up high
and slightly angled so they are easily played with the shoulder of the stick.
RIDE cymbals are used mainly to play different “ride” rhythmic
patterns. This is why the ride tends to be heavier, larger cymbal than the others. A heavier cymbal will usually be louder and have a higher pitched sound. You want to be able to hear the “ping” of the rhythm even when you are playing loud. You should generally set up your ride so you can hit it with the tip of your stick comfortably. HIHAT cymbals are used to establish a rhythmic time feel. The bottom cymbal is usually heavier than the top to help produce a brighter more “chick” sound. When setting up your HiHats, make sure than the tilter is adjusted to an angle so the bottom cymbal meets the top in a way that will not cause an air pocket. The amount of space in between the hats should be set so it’s comfortable for your foot to control them.
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Roger from Brisbane asks:
What are the special effects cymbals?
Educational Reference Guide produced by the Zildjian Company.: There are six different types; here is an extract from the Educational Reference Guide produced by the Zildjian Company.
CHINA cymbals are the most popular of all special effects cymbals. It is used for unique, explosive accents. It is often mounted in an inverted position, which creates a faster response and more explosive sound than when mounted normally.
SPLASH (Also called “Choke” cymbals) Small cymbals 6 to 12 inches in diameter and usually thin in weight. They are used for fast crash work and can be choked off very quickly.CRASH RIDE: These are medium-thin cymbals, available in sizes 18 and 20 inches in diameter. They are suitable for both crash cymbal work as well as sustained ride cymbal playing. FLAT RIDE cymbals have no bell and generate a clean and precise ride articulation with a shimmering yet defined sound. They are best utilized in a jazz setting, when a clean sound is desired. (i.e. piano trios, vocalists, jazz guitar, etc.) SIZZLE: 18 to 22 inches in diameter, in which holes are drilled and rivets are installed to give a sizzling or buzzing type of cymbal sound. SWISH: Usually 18 to 22 inches in diameter, with an almost inverted profile. Swich cymbals normally have rivets installed to give a Chinese tonal effect and are especially useful in playing Big Band arrangements.
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Alan from Sydney asks:
What do you look for when buying drumsticks?
Reprint from the Pro-Mark Corporation. (How to Select Drumstick): Here are some factors to consider when choosing:
Density, Straightness of grain types the type of Wood, Weight, Length, Diameter, Wood or Nylon tip, plus the intangibles of Balance and Feel.
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Alan from Sydney asks:
Which is the best type of wood drumsticks to use?
Reprint from the Pro-Mark Corporation. (How to Select Drumsticks: This depends on a numbers of factors so there is no single answer.
Your choice will depend on personal preference and musical ability. Oak is the heaviest and most durable. Hickory is the lighter and more resilient, while Maple is nice and light. Try them all and see what you like the best.
It is common for professionals to use two or three different models to express a particular sound and feel. Different models produce different sounds on the drums and cymbals in terms of volume, articulation, nuance.
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