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Cymbal Mutes are basically pads for cymbal volume reduction.
Many volume reduction pads for cymbals are attached to the wing nut of the cymbal stand and actually flop around on top of cymbal, impeding your ability to play properly. These types of mutes have a number of functional and technical problems. First, they flap around on cymbals, only partially muffling the sound. This is not helpful if your practice situation requires silence. The unpredictable nature of this movement creates technical concerns, because the flapping rubber alters the natural cymbal reflex motion and interferes with feel during practice.
The best cymbal mutes attach, adhere, and connect directly to cymbals, allowing them to flow with the rhythm of your playing. This connectivity is a huge technical advantage because it eliminates unwanted variables such as flapping, obstructed mute position, noise issues and secondary impact problems. They offer players a great feeling cymbal mute that moves and grooves with the natural movement and flow of the cymbal.
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by drummerboy
Hihats do not function like single cymbals while their sustain is either entirely choked, closed with foot, or hit closed with a stick, or partially choked, half-open. The sonic properties of the individual cymbals that make hihats don’t matter so much.
Hihats sound the about same within a few categories from thin-light-washy to loud-clang-overbearing and most hihats fall somewhere in between these categories. Some might be a bit brighter or darker. The hihat weights can be also a guide for the volume required:
LOUD
very heavy bottom + medium or thin top
medium-heavy bottom + medium top
SOFT
medium-heavy bottom + thin top
medium bottom + medium or thin top
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by admin
Hihats do not function like single cymbals while their sustain is either entirely choked, closed with foot, or hit closed with a stick, or partially choked, half-open. The sonic properties of the individual cymbals that make hihats don’t matter so much.
Hihats sound the about same within a few categories from thin-light-washy to loud-clang-overbearing and most hihats fall somewhere in between these categories. Some might be a bit brighter or darker. The hihat weights can be also a guide for the volume required:
LOUD
very heavy bottom + medium or thin top
medium-heavy bottom + medium top
SOFT
medium-heavy bottom + thin top
medium bottom + medium or thin top
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by ddrum
If you love to experiment, mix and match your cymbals, you might end up with many cymbals. Cymbals, especially handmade ones, each present a different sound than the others.
Some cymbals drastically are different and while others might be very subtle. If you like variety, you might find it inspiring to hang a different cymbal and try to sound test which sounds better for any particular piece of music. Multiple sets of cymbals can be used in different musical settings, such as a rock set, a jazz set, etc. There are also no rules about using jazz cymbals in a rock setting, and vice-versa.
It is also up to the drummers feel, time, groove, phrasing, tone what matters here. A drummer’s touch is very important in producing the sound as it’s unlimitedly delivered to the listener that essentially minimizes the importance of the cymbal itself as it contributes to the ultimate sound.
When cymbals are concerned and the number of cymbals you might use, the sky is the limit.
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by admin
If you love to experiment, mix and match your cymbals, you might end up with many cymbals. Cymbals, especially handmade ones, each present a different sound than the others.
Some cymbals drastically are different and while others might be very subtle. If you like variety, you might find it inspiring to hang a different cymbal and try to sound test which sounds better for any particular piece of music. Multiple sets of cymbals can be used in different musical settings, such as a rock set, a jazz set, etc. There are also no rules about using jazz cymbals in a rock setting, and vice-versa.
It is also up to the drummers feel, time, groove, phrasing, tone what matters here. A drummer’s touch is very important in producing the sound as it’s unlimitedly delivered to the listener that essentially minimizes the importance of the cymbal itself as it contributes to the ultimate sound.
When cymbals are concerned and the number of cymbals you might use, there is the sky is the limit.
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