Cymbals & Gongs
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Sabian HHX Performance Cymbal Set, Natural Finish
- Sabian HHX Cymbals: Dark, nuanced sound quality.
- B20 Bronze: Provides durability and rich tones.
- Thin Crash Cymbals: Quick response, short sustain.
- Hi-Hat Cymbals: Crisp attack, articulate sound.
- Thin Ride Cymbal: Excellent for versatile playing.
Sabian Paragon Neil Peart Complete Set with Flight Case, Brilliant Finish
- Complete Sabian Paragon Cymbal Set w/ Flight Case.
- B20 Bronze cymbals offer bright, creative sound.
- Includes 8 splash, multiple crash, & hi-hat cymbals.
- 22" Ride Cymbal delivers extra-heavy, cutting tone.
- Brilliant Finish enhances cymbal's sonic projection.
Meinl 22" Classics Custom Dark Ride Cymbal, Medium
- 22" Meinl Ride Cymbal: Dark, rich, musical sound.
- B12 Bronze Meinl Cymbal: Delivers bright timbre.
- Medium weight Meinl Ride Cymbal: Ideal sustain.
- Classics Custom Dark Cymbal: Rock, Pop, Fusion.
- Computer hammered Meinl: Enhanced sound quality.
Zildjian 6" High Octave Crotale, Single Note F
- Zildjian Crotale: Superior sound, bright tone.
- 6" Crotale: Ideal for advanced percussionists.
- High Octave Crotale: Long sustain, rich timbre.
- Durable Zildjian cymbal: Traditional finish.
- Single Note F: Perfect for musical expression.
Meinl HCS Splash Cymbal, Traditional Finish
- Meinl HCS Splash Cymbal: Harmonical, warm sound.
- MS63 Alloy: Durable cymbal material ensures longevity.
- Splash Cymbal: Ideal for rock and pop music styles.
- Thin Weight: Provides a medium to low volume range.
- Traditional Finish: Offers a mid-bright timbre tone.
Meinl 18" Crash-Ride Cymbal, Medium, Traditional Finish
- Meinl 18" Crash-Ride Cymbal: Harmonical, warm sound.
- MS63 Alloy Meinl Cymbal: Delivers balanced sustain.
- Traditional Finish: Enhances cymbal's bright timbre.
- Medium Weight Cymbal: Ideal for rock and pop styles.
- 18" Crash-Ride Cymbal: Versatile for any drum set.
Meinl HCS 12" China Cymbal, Thin, Traditional Finish
- Meinl 12" China Cymbal: Delivers bright, cutting sound.
- MS63 Alloy Cymbal: Ensures durability, lasting performance.
- Thin Weight Cymbal: Provides quick response, great feel.
- Traditional Finish Cymbal: Offers a warm, harmonical tone.
- Ideal China Cymbal for Rock, Pop music styles.
Sabian 16" AA Apollo Hi-Hat Cymbals, Pair
- Sabian AA Apollo Hi-Hat Cymbals: Superior Sound.
- 16" Hi-Hat Cymbals Offer Blendable Volume.
- B20 Material Ensures Glassy Cymbal Sound Quality.
- Thin Top & Medium-Thin Bottom Cymbals Included.
- Durable Hi-Hat Cymbals with 2-Year Warranty.
Meinl HCS 12" Trash Stack Cymbal, Medium Thin, Traditional Finish, Pair
- Meinl HCS 12" Trash Stack Cymbals offer unique sound.
- MS63 Alloy cymbals ensure durability and great tone.
- Achieve Rock, Pop styles with these versatile cymbals.
- Traditional finish provides a warm, trashy cymbal sound.
- Medium-thin weight offers balanced cymbal response.
Meinl HCS 14" Hi-Hat Cymbal, Medium, Traditional Finish, Pair
- Meinl 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals offer a warm, harmonic sound.
- MS63 Alloy ensures durable, medium-weight cymbal quality.
- Ideal Hi-Hat Cymbals for rock and pop music styles.
- Traditional finish provides a mid-bright timbre.
- Pressure Point Tech shapes a harmonically rich sound.
Meinl 16" Classics Custom Trash Crash Cymbal, Thin, Brilliant Finish
- 16" Meinl Trash Crash Cymbal: Brilliant, cutting sound.
- B12 Bronze Meinl Cymbal: Delivers a rich, bright timbre.
- Thin Weight Crash Cymbal: Provides a fast, trashy response.
- Ideal for Rock, Metal, Pop, Fusion, and Studio styles.
- Computer Hammered Meinl Cymbal: Ensures lasting durability.
Meinl 12" Classics Custom Trash Splash Cymbal, Thin, Brilliant Finish
- 12" Meinl Trash Splash Cymbal: Bright, cutting sound.
- B12 Bronze Meinl Cymbal: Rich, musical character.
- Thin weight Meinl Cymbal: Quick response, short sustain.
- Brilliant Finish Meinl Cymbal: Visually stunning look.
- Ideal for Metal, Rock, Pop, and Studio music styles.
Meinl 18" Classics Custom Dark Trash China Cymbal, Thin
- 18" Meinl Trash China Cymbal: Dark, trashy sound.
- B12 Bronze Meinl Cymbal: Durable, cutting tone.
- Thin Weight Cymbal: Quick response, short sustain.
- Ideal for Rock, Metal, Pop, and Studio music.
- Dark Finish Meinl Cymbal: Visually striking look.
Zildjian 14" S HiHats Bottom Cymbal
- Zildjian 14" Hi-Hat Bottom Cymbal: Superior sound.
- Durable B12 Bronze Alloy ensures lasting performance.
- Heavy weight delivers a powerful, cutting cymbal tone.
- Brilliant finish offers a visually stunning cymbal look.
- Ideal for advanced, intermediate, beginner drummers.
Meinl HCS 16" China Cymbal, Thin, Traditional Finish
- Meinl 16" China Cymbal: Explosive, trashy sound.
- MS63 Alloy: Delivers a warm, harmonical cymbal tone.
- Thin Weight Cymbal: Provides a quick, responsive feel.
- Traditional Finish: Offers a mid-bright timbre.
- Ideal for Rock & Pop: Versatile cymbal for any genre.
Sabian 18" AAX Heavy Crash Cymbal, Brilliant Finish
- AAX Heavy Crash Cymbal: Explosive, modern sound.
- 18" Sabian Cymbal: Powerful B20 bronze construction.
- Brilliant Finish: Visually stunning, cutting cymbal tone.
- Heavy Weight Cymbal: Delivers maximum volume & sustain.
- Versatile Crash Cymbal: Suits various music genres.
Sabian New High Crotale "C#" Note Cymbal
- Sabian Crotale Cymbal: Superior sound quality.
- High Crotale "C#" Note: Authentic, bright tone.
- Durable cymbal: Crafted in Canada by Sabian.
- Standard Crotale Cymbal: Ideal for percussion.
- Premium cymbal material: Ensures lasting resonance.
Sabian Finger Crash Cymbals, Light, Pair
- Enhance sound with light Sabian crash cymbals.
- Crafted from durable bronze for lasting resonance.
- Ideal for nuanced percussion and finger cymbal work.
- Achieve bright, cutting tones with these crash cymbals.
- Light weight ensures comfortable, controlled playing.
Meinl Classics Custom Dark Bonus Cymbal Set with Free 18" Crash Cymbal
- Meinl Classics Dark cymbals offer rich tones.
- B12 Bronze cymbals provide bright, cutting sound.
- Includes 14" hi-hats, 16" & 18" crash, 20" ride.
- Dark finish enhances cymbal's visual appeal.
- Ideal for rock, metal, pop, and fusion styles.
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Sabian Quiet Tone Practice Cymbals Set
- Complete Sabian Cymbal Set for silent practice.
- Quiet Tone Cymbals offer low-volume performance.
- Includes 14" Hi-Hats, 16"/18" Crash, 20" Ride Cymbal.
- Durable cymbals designed for long-lasting use.
- Ideal for practice without disturbing others.
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Meinl HCS Super Cymbal Set
- Meinl HCS Super Set: Premium Cymbal Sound Quality.
- Full Cymbal Set: Hi-Hat, Ride, Crash, China, Splash.
- MS63 Alloy Cymbals: Durable, Warm, Harmonical Tones.
- Versatile Cymbal Set: Rock, Pop, and More Styles.
- Complete Cymbal Pack: Sizes 10" to 20" Included.
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Zildjian 21" A Zildjian Sweet Ride Cymbal
- Zildjian 21" Sweet Ride Cymbal: Classic Sound
- A Zildjian Series: Renowned Cymbal Quality
- Versatile Ride Cymbal: Perfect for Any Genre
- 21-inch Cymbal: Ideal Size for Balanced Tone
- Durable Zildjian Cymbal: Long-Lasting Performance
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Zildjian K Sweet 21" Ride Cymbal, Traditional Finish
- Zildjian K Sweet Ride Cymbal: Rich, dark tone.
- 21" Ride Cymbal: Enhanced crashability & sustain.
- Versatile cymbal: Suited for diverse music styles.
- Traditional finish: Provides a warm sound quality.
- Durable Zildjian cymbal: Built for long-lasting use.
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Roland CY-14R-T 14" Thin Ride V-Cymbal
- Roland 14" V-Cymbal: Authentic acoustic feel.
- Thin Ride Cymbal: Enhanced sensitivity, great response.
- Three-way triggering: Edge, bow, and bell zones.
- Durable cymbal: Built for long-lasting performance.
- V-Cymbal: Dual-trigger outputs for advanced control.
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Zildjian A Series 18" Uptown Ride Cymbal, Natural Finish
- Zildjian 18" Ride Cymbal: Superior sound quality.
- A Series Cymbal: Versatile for any music style.
- Durable cymbal: Crafted for long-lasting performance.
- Uptown Ride Cymbal: Bright, cutting tone guaranteed.
- Zildjian Cymbal: Trusted brand, professional quality.
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Percussion Instruments
Any instrument that creates sound when it’s hit or scraped is called a percussion instrumentPercussion often keeps the rhythm for the entire group, especially in genres like jazz and rock. There are dozens of different percussion instruments, but only two overall types: pitched and unpitched.
Gongs
The gong is a percussion instrument that can fall into either the pitched or unpitched categories. In other words, gongs can be tuned or untuned. Unpitched gongs are better for beginners because the sound is more versatile, depending on the force and position of the hit. The size and shape of the gong also impacts the sound, giving the player a wide selection to choose from.
Cymbals
Most cymbals are unpitched, with the tone determined by the size, thickness, shape, and finish—brilliant or traditional. There are different types of cymbals, sold in sets geared to a specific timbre and use. The most common are crash, ride, and hi-hats. Ride and hi-hat cymbals are best for keeping rhythm, while drummers use crash cymbals to add occasional accents.
History of gongs and cymbals
The origins of gongs can be traced back to China around the sixth century, and even today we associate them with Eastern traditions such as Buddhist meditations. However, they’ve also found their way into multiple music genres. John Bonham from Led Zeppelin, for example, used a 38” Paiste Symphonic Gong as part of his kit.
Cymbals are an offshoot of gongs that have become much more common in contemporary music, and most drum sets include them. Adorama carries a full selection of cymbals for all different types of music and styles of play, including rock, contemporary, jazz, pop, blues, country, hip-hop, and classical.