Crash Cymbals

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When not in use make sure your cymbals are placed in the appropriate areas:

In a crash cymbal cradle (indoors)

On a towel (outdoors), NEVER on the ground
Store your towel in your stick bag

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Concert Crash Cymbal Grip and Technique

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Hold the strap close to the bell between your thumb and index finger, then wrap the other fingers around the straps

Turn the thumb up so the weight of the cymbal is on your index finger. The back fingers will grasp the strap firmly

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

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Suspended Cymbals

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How to construct the sus. cymbal stand

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Basic Technique