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- - What's the diffrence between a regular ride cymbal and a heavy ride?

What's the diffrence between a regular ride cymbal and a heavy ride?

shazibelahi

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10 September 2008

I'm new to drumming so don't... you know. Also what's the diffrence between regular old hi hats and heavy hi hats? are they just heavier than usual? thanks... shazib
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Menalaus

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11 September 2008

cymbals come in different weights. broadly speaking the heavier the cymbal the 'louder' it can be played. so jazz players prefer lighter cymbals, rockers heavier ones. the reality is you can play any cymbal in any setting but to get the most out of the gig you pick cymbals best suited to the style. Rich
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drummer5359

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11 September 2008

First off, Welcome to the site Shazib. We are always happy to help out new drummers. Stop over in our "Introductions" area and tell us a little about yourself. (Where you're from, age, how long you've been playing, what kind of kit you have, and a first name if you'd like...)

Secondly, Rich is correct in saying that technique is at least as important as equipment selection. Although you can use lighter cymbals in a rock setting, (I have...) you have to be careful not to destroy a thiner cymbal by overplaying it.

-Mike of Baltimore

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servantrek

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11 September 2008

Many great vintage cymbals went to their deaths during the cymbal halocaust of the 70s. As unmiced drummers tried to keep up with ever increasing guitar amplification many thin delicate cymbals were beaten to death. Therefore companys started producing cymbals for rock which are quite heavy and more durable. Billy Billy A Jester,unemployed,is nobodies Fool
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shazibelahi

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11 September 2008

thanks guys
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