models are more passive and less powerful , and fade quickly . You can hear a similar effect if you put your hand on the bell of your Ride while playing it . A heavy cymbal with a big bell is more powerful , with more “ ping ”, and is richer in harmonics than a thin cymbal with a small bell . |
Diameter makes a difference
Is a 14 ″ Crash more appropriate for your music than an 18 ″ Crash ? Once again the question arises : what type of drummer are you really ? If your playing is powerful , cymbals smaller than 16 ″ may not be the best choice , as they overload quickly and sound less full than the larger versions . Sound diffusion
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is best with a large cymbal , this is important when the environment is loud and large . On the other hand , drummers who play soft generally prefer thin cymbals for their round and soft sound . If you play a variety of styles , you can ’ t go wrong with 14 ″ hi-hat cymbals , 20 ″ Ride and Crashes between 16 ″ and 18 ″.
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