A crash cymbal is a thin, circular percussion instrument typically found in a drum kit. It produces a sharp and loud sound with a short duration. It can be made of top quality brass or titanium. It has a diameter that can range from eight to 28 inches. Used as an accent piece, it can be struck by drumsticks when mounted on a stand or by the hands when mounted in pairs. The crash cymbal is commonly used in pop, rock, country, and orchestral music.
Types of Crash Cymbals
Kinds of Crash Cymbals include the following:
Thin crash cymbal
A thin crash cymbal is made of a mixture of tin and copper.
It has a fast sound response.
It has a diameter of 14 to 20 inches.
It is used in pop, alternative, hard rock, punk, and country music.
Medium thin crash cymbal
A medium thin crash cymbal is made of quality bronze.
It produces a bright, even-toned sound with a warm undertone.
It has a diameter of 14 to 20 inches.
Thick crash cymbal
A thick crash cymbal has a diameter of eight to 10 inches.
It produces a high sound pitch that sustains for a long time.
It is used for producing clear or colorful cutting accents in metal and rock music.
Choosing Crash Cymbals (Buying tips)
Size: Choose a thin crash cymbal if you want to produce a light tone for light rock and pop music. For heavy metal and rock music, choose a thick crash cymbal to get a more powerful sound. Cymbal cases: When buying a crash cymbal, consider getting a cymbal case made of hard plastic along with it to protect your instrument from dents, scratches, rust, and corrosion. For easy handling, look for a case made with wheels.
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