Crash Cymbals
When not in use make sure your cymbals are placed in the appropriate areas:
In a crash cymbal cradle (indoors)
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On a towel (outdoors), NEVER on the ground
Store your towel in your stick bag |
Concert Crash Cymbal Grip and Technique
Hold the strap close to the bell between your thumb and index finger, then wrap the other fingers around the straps
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Turn the thumb up so the weight of the cymbal is on your index finger. The back fingers will grasp the strap firmly
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Image, crash cymbals held off center before crashing
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Watch the video on the right to see how a crash cymbal should be crashed in a concert setting
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Marching Crash Cymbals
Suspended Cymbals
How to construct the sus. cymbal stand
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Basic Technique
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