6″-12″.
Your hi-hat cymbal should be 6″-12″ above the playing surface of the snare drum. You should be able to strike the flat playing surface or edge of the hi-hat cymbal without hitting the snare drum.
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How should cymbals be set up?
Your ride cymbal should be set up to your right, usually just over the floor tom. If you’re using one crash cymbal, set it up to the left of your kit somewhere between your snare drum and your mounted tom. If you’re using a second crash cymbal, you should place it between your mounted tom and your floor tom.
How many crash cymbals do I need?
Most modern kits usually have at least one or two crash cymbals. They can be played with sticks, your hands, or mallets to produce a wide range of tonal colors. Rock drummers sometimes hit two crashes at the same for an extra-powerful accent.
Does cymbal stand Quality Matter?
Aside from good washers, sleeves, and felts, cymbal stands get their quality from the material they’re made from. While a general rule is that heavier is stronger, different alloys of steel can be made lighter and stronger. Remember also that all that weight is a real pain if you’re gigging around a lot.
How high should my floor tom be?
Your floor toms should be set so it is roughly the same height as your snare drum, while your mounted tom (or toms) should be set up at a slight angle towards you.
How far apart should hi-hat cymbals be?
About 3/4″ to 1″ on mine.
How tall is the average drum set?
Standard: Typically, a standard-size set features a 22” bass drum, 16” floor tom, and 12” and 13” mounted toms. Standard-size drum sets are preferred by drummers who like to play loud.
Do cymbals last forever?
Most drummers who have good playing techniques and do proper maintenance can use their cymbals for up to 20, 30 years, if not more. If quality cymbals break after a short time, you should replace them – but also consider purchasing suitable cymbals for the appropriate musical direction.
Do cymbals wear out?
Cymbals can alter in their sound and appearance over time which some people may describe as them ‘wearing out’. Over time, cymbals could become trashier sounding and produce darker sounds and possibly be more likely to crack. However, some drummers have a preference for more aged cymbals.
Can you use a hi hat cymbal as a crash?
You can do whatever you want. I’ve heard of people using 2 16″ crashes as hihats, the only real problem with this is placement. Using one half of a hihat as a crash wouldn’t be too bad, as long as you like the sound.
Are bigger cymbals louder?
Cymbal size refers to the overall diameter of a cymbal. Larger cymbals generally have more volume, longer sustain and slower response than smaller cymbals. Bigger Cymbals = Increased Volume, Slower response, and Longer Sustain. Smaller Cymbals = Lower Volume, Faster Attack and Faster Decay.
What cymbals should a drummer have?
Sizes typically range from 14” to 18”, and a nice 16” is a good size for starters. A general rule is the thicker the cymbal, the higher the pitch. If you’re playing a lot of rock music, a thicker cymbal may withstand the loud crashes better than a thinner cymbal (although the latter has more flexibility).
Why is it called a china cymbal?
The name “China cymbal” comes from their shape, which is similar to the Chinese Bo. They are most frequently mounted upside down on cymbal stands, allowing for them to be more easily struck and for a better sound.
Do you use both feet to play drums?
Assuming you’re playing on a right-handed kit, you’re going to put your left foot on the hi-hat pedal and your right foot on the bass drum pedal.
Do drummers have shoulder problems?
Arm pain is a common complaint among drummers. Pain in the upper arm can originate from a number of locations in the upper extremity, including the neck, shoulder, and elbow. However, one of the more common sources of arm pain in drummers is from the biceps tendon (i.e., biceps tendonitis).
How close should you sit to snare?
I would usually have sat with the front of my knees being about five or six inches ahead of the edge of the snare closest to my core, whereas my drum teacher tells me the most comfortable and economic way would be to sit with your knees about two inches ahead of the edge tops.
Should I clean my cymbals?
Cymbals shouldn’t be polished every single time you decide to clean them. You should only be polishing them every so often. In many polishing formulas, the abrasives that are present can remove certain layers if it’s used too much.
Why do drum cymbals break?
Cymbals may crack due to a lot of stress being applied to them over time. This can be caused by your technique, set-up, cymbal type or simply from wear and tear over time.
How do I choose a cymbal stand?
Factors such as single versus double bracing, the number of vertical sections, and the length of the boom should be chosen based on the size and weight of the cymbal or percussion instrument the stand will be used to suspend.
What is the difference between a ride cymbal and a crash cymbal?
Ride cymbals tend to be larger, and are used to keep the beat or to play a specific rhythmic pattern. They usually give off short, sharp sounds. A crash cymbal, on the other hand, is used mainly as an accent, producing a loud “crash” or a sustained swelling to add dynamics and expression to your song.
How do you get a dead tom sound?
To muffle a floor tom, you can use tuning to reduce resonance, duct tape, or cotton balls to minimize sustain, a paper towel, and duct tape to dampen the head, muffling rings to control overtones or head combinations to control both sustain and overtones.