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Sabian HHX Performance Cymbal  Picture

Sabian HHX Performance Cymbal Set, Natural Finish

SKU: SBN15005XTMNMFR: 15005XTMN
  • 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.
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Sabian Paragon Neil Peart Comp Picture

Sabian Paragon Neil Peart Complete Set with Flight Case, Brilliant Finish

SKU: SBNNP5006BMFR: NP5006B
  • 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.
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Meinl HCS Splash Cymbal, Tradi Picture

Meinl HCS Splash Cymbal, Traditional Finish

SKU: MLHCSS
  • 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.
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Meinl HCS 12" China Cymbal, Th Picture

Meinl HCS 12" China Cymbal, Thin, Traditional Finish

SKU: MLHCS12CHMFR: HCS12CH
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  • 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.
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Zildjian 6" High Octave Crotal Picture

Zildjian 6" High Octave Crotale, Single Note F

SKU: ZJP0612FMFR: P0612F
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  • 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.
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Meinl HCS 12" Trash Stack Cymb Picture

Meinl HCS 12" Trash Stack Cymbal, Medium Thin, Traditional Finish, Pair

SKU: MLHCS12TRSMFR: HCS12TRS
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  • 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.
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Zildjian 14" S HiHats Bottom C Picture

Zildjian 14" S HiHats Bottom Cymbal

SKU: ZJS14HBMFR: S14HB
  • 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.
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Meinl 18" Crash-Ride Cymbal, M Picture

Meinl 18" Crash-Ride Cymbal, Medium, Traditional Finish

SKU: MLHCS18CRMFR: HCS18CR
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  • 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.
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Meinl 12" Classics Custom Tras Picture

Meinl 12" Classics Custom Trash Splash Cymbal, Thin, Brilliant Finish

SKU: MLCC12TRSBMFR: CC12TRS-B
  • 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.
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Meinl 22" Classics Custom Dark Picture

Meinl 22" Classics Custom Dark Ride Cymbal, Medium

SKU: MLCC22DARMFR: CC22DAR
  • 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.
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Sabian 16" AA Apollo Hi-Hat Cy Picture

Sabian 16" AA Apollo Hi-Hat Cymbals, Pair

SKU: SBN21680AHMFR: 21680AH
  • 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.
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Meinl 16" Classics Custom Tras Picture

Meinl 16" Classics Custom Trash Crash Cymbal, Thin, Brilliant Finish

SKU: MLCC16TRCBMFR: CC16TRC-B
  • 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.
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Meinl HCS 14" Hi-Hat Cymbal, M Picture

Meinl HCS 14" Hi-Hat Cymbal, Medium, Traditional Finish, Pair

SKU: MLHCS14HMFR: HCS14H
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  • 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.
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Meinl HCS 16" China Cymbal, Th Picture

Meinl HCS 16" China Cymbal, Thin, Traditional Finish

SKU: MLHCS16CHMFR: HCS16CH
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  • 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.
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Meinl 18" Classics Custom Dark Picture

Meinl 18" Classics Custom Dark Trash China Cymbal, Thin

SKU: MLCC18DATRCHMFR: CC18DATRCH
  • 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.
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Sabian New High Crotale "C#" N Picture

Sabian New High Crotale "C#" Note Cymbal

SKU: SBN50401HCMJMFR: 50401HC#
  • 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.
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Sabian 18" AAX Heavy Crash Cym Picture

Sabian 18" AAX Heavy Crash Cymbal, Brilliant Finish

SKU: SBN21809XCBMFR: 21809XCB
  • 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.
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Sabian Finger Crash Cymbals, L Picture

Sabian Finger Crash Cymbals, Light, Pair

SKU: SBN50101MFR: 50101
  • 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.
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Zildjian 21" A Zildjian Sweet  Picture

Zildjian 21" A Zildjian Sweet Ride Cymbal

SKU: ZJA0079MFR: A0079
  • 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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Meinl Classics Custom Dark Bon Picture

Meinl Classics Custom Dark Bonus Cymbal Set with Free 18" Crash Cymbal

SKU: MLCCD46018MFR: CCD460+18
  • 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 Cym Picture

Sabian Quiet Tone Practice Cymbals Set

SKU: SBNQTPC504MFR: QTPC504
  • 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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Zildjian K Sweet 15" Hi-Hat Cy Picture

Zildjian K Sweet 15" Hi-Hat Cymbals, Pair, Traditional Finish

SKU: ZJK0723MFR: K0723
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  • Zildjian K Sweet Hi-Hat Cymbals: Superior sound.
  • 15" Hi-Hat Cymbals offer a bright, full-bodied tone.
  • Traditional finish enhances cymbal resonance.
  • Ideal for advanced, intermediate & beginner players.
  • Durable Zildjian cymbals for long-lasting performance.

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Roland CY-14R-T 14" Thin Ride  Picture

Roland CY-14R-T 14" Thin Ride V-Cymbal

SKU: ROCY14RTMFR: CY-14R-T
  • 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 12" Traditional Gong  Picture

Zildjian 12" Traditional Gong and Tabletop Stand Set

SKU: ZJP0565MFR: P0565
  • Zildjian 12" Gong: Authentic sound, rich resonance.
  • Includes tabletop stand for immediate setup, display.
  • Traditional finish offers a visually stunning design.
  • Ideal for beginner, intermediate, pro percussionists.
  • Durable Zildjian gong ensures years of reliable use.

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Meinl HCS 22" Ride Cymbal, Med Picture

Meinl HCS 22" Ride Cymbal, Medium, Traditional Finish

SKU: MLHCS22RMFR: HCS22R
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  • 22" Meinl Ride Cymbal: Warm, harmonical sound.
  • MS63 Alloy Meinl Cymbal: Ensures lasting durability.
  • Medium weight cymbal: Ideal for rock and pop styles.
  • Traditional finish ride cymbal: Mid-bright timbre.
  • Low-Mid pitch cymbal: Medium to low volume output.

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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.