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Cymbals

Cymbals are as vital to a drummer as the percussionists each have their own tastes in cymbal brands, sizes, and sounds. This leaves beginners stuck in a seemingly impossible situation, as the options buyers have to sort through are countless. Here's how to get started.

The Bare Essentials

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Cymbal Buying Strategies

The most common approach beginners take is to buy a matched set of cymbals, meaning that all of the pieces are made by the same manufacturer and from the same line. Most new beginners tend to gravitate towards starter packs, which range anywhere between $220 to $2200. However, after developing a unique taste, drummers tend to mix and match. Ignoring brand names and loyalties gives you a better opportunity to find an instrument that fits your style. Some brands tend to be more expensive than others, so purchasing an unmatched set has the potential to save you a considerable amount of money. Keep in mind that the best way to find cymbals that suit you is by going out and trying a handful of them out for yourself!

Materials

In a nutshell, all cymbals are made of bronze, which is a combination of tin and copper that is mixed in a cast. When the mixture hardens, the cymbal is hammered into its final shape. The cup (or bell) is then added, and the entire thing is spun on a lathe to make it perfectly round. ''That explains why no two are alike, but why are some more expensive than others if they're all made of the same material?'' To provide players with a cheaper alternative, most manufacturers have lines made of B8 line.

Major Manufacturers

Here's a list of some of the most popular cymbal manufacturers. * Bosphorus * Istanbul * Meinl * Paiste * Sabian * UFIP * Zildjian * Eagletone * Turkish

Related Guides

* Cymbal Accessories * Cymbal Stands * Drum Sets * Drums and Percussion * Portable Drum Sets