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Cymbals

Cymbals are almost always of a brass alloy. The mixture of metals is crucial to the sound as is the forming method. Cymbals are either pressed from a brass sheet, or cast, then turned on a lathe.

The size of cymbals used on the traditional drum kit is almost always measured in inches and has common names. The double cymbals (hi-hat) are usually 13" or 14". The two main suspended cymbals are 'crash' 15"-20" and the other 'ride' 18"- 22". There are other add-ons such as splash and trash etc