Cymbal Notes
Notes
Cymbals, explained simply — from the VEQUS media team.
Types & Basics
What Is a China Cymbal? Shape, Sound, History, and How to Use It
What makes a China cymbal sound trashy, and why is it mounted upside down? Its roots, i...
Maintenance
Why Do Cymbals Crack? What the Location of a Crack Can Tell You
Where cymbal cracks start and what they may suggest: stick angle, wing nut tension, sle...
Reading
Gong Sound Healing: Why the Sound of a Gong?
Gong baths are spreading across Europe. Why gongs, what their overtones and long sustai...
Types & Basics
Types of Cymbals: The Main Kinds and How They Shape Your Sound
Crash, hi-hat, ride, China, splash, and effect cymbals: what each type does, plus how s...
Reading
The History of the Cymbal: How It Evolved, and Where It Goes Next
From the bronze cymbals of ancient ritual to Ottoman military bands, the orchestra, jaz...
Setup
Drum Set Parts Explained: The Name and Role of Each Piece
Bass drum, snare, toms, floor tom, hi-hat, ride, and crash: the name and role of each p...