The cymbal is an essential component in any
drum set, so here are some factors that you need to consider to be able to buy
a really good piece:
- -Learn about the regions of the
cymbal – a cymbal is composed of the surface, the bell, the profile and the
edge. Most of the hitting occurs on the surface, so it needs to be made from
the best material; the bell is the element that gives the cymbal its loudness,
so the larger it is, the louder the instrument; the profile will give the
cymbal its pitch, so the flatter the cymbal, the lower the sound, while the
edge is the cymbal’s most sensitive component, so it needs to be made from the
best material, too; - -Diameter – the larger the
cymbal, the lower the sound it delivers, so never a buy a cymbal without
sounding it first or without knowing the ideal diameter from your own
experience; - -The finish – cymbals are
available with shiny and earthy finishes. Many people think that the finish
plays only a cosmetic role, while other cymbal online experts say that shiny cymbals deliver
a glassier sound; - -The material – all cymbals are
made from bronze, but they vary in terms of how much tin goes into to the alloy.
The tin percentage influences the sound of the instrument, so it is very
important to get it right.
Article source here: A Short Cymbal Buying Guide
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