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BASIC TECHNIQUE
ORCHESTRAL
Playing a good crash is as simple as...FLAM!
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Firmly hold strap between pointer finger and thumb. Do not place hand through straps, grip outside for quick cymbal changes. |
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Learn to turn wrist over ending with thumb on top, similar to turning a key in the car door. |
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Always strike cymbals together so one edge strikes the other first. Thus, a "Flam" sound is achieved when the bottom (or top) edges meet before the opposite side. This will avoid an 'airlock'. When playing a cymbal crash, visualize two cicles moving in opposite directions. |
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Make sure that you start with the cymbal edges closely together for soft crashes. For loud crashes, start farther apart. Remember, the louder the crash, the bigger the motion. |
Standard Cymbal Knot
Zildjian offers top grade straps and pads cut from the highest quality, extra heavy leather.
(Length of thongs is exaggerated for clarification.) |
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DRUM SET
Play It Right
Avoid striking cymbals directly on their edge. Crash cymbals, especially, should be hit with a glancing blow, a little off center. Striking with a slight twist of the wrist also helps avoid breakage and allows crash cymbals to “open up.”
Crash Stroke On Edge:
A full sustain, played with the shoulder of the stick, producing a broad sound. |
HiHat Closed:
Play rhythm with the tip of the stick, producing an articulate sound; used often in jazz styles. |
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HiHat Half-Open:
Press foot pedal slightly and place the edge of bottom cymbal against the top cymbal, producing a sizzle effect. |
HiHat Shoulder:
Play sticking with shoulder of stick, producing a broad effect; used often in rock styles. |
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