Where do you put a ride cymbal?

The ride cymbal is a standard cymbal in most drum kits. It maintains a steady rhythmic pattern, sometimes called a ride pattern, rather than the accent of a crash. It is normally placed on the extreme right (or dominant hand) of a drum set, above the floor tom.

How high should my ride cymbal be?

Your hi-hat cymbal should be 6″-12″ above the playing surface of the snare drum. You should be able to strike the flat playing surface or edge of the hi-hat cymbal without hitting the snare drum. Be aware that moving the hi-hat stand will alter the symmetry of the tripod forming the foundation of your posture.

What is a washy cymbal?

When the tip of the stick strikes the cymbal repeatedly, “wash” is the amount of sound that builds and spreads through the cymbal around the stick ping. In some cases the wash can drown out the ping.

Do you need a ride cymbal?

Hi-hat and ride are a must because they provide the texture of the groove. Crash, china, trash, all icing on the cake and you can use what you like for your style. You need at least 20 to be good at the drums but two should work.

Where should a hi hat be placed?

The best place for the Hi-Hat pedal is right where the foot that is playing it will naturally land while sitting forward with the Snare drum centered on the torso and the Kick drum positioned as previously mentioned.

What size should a second crash cymbal be?

Crash cymbals: When struck on their edge fairly hard with a stick, crash cymbals should have a good explosive sound that’s not too long in duration. Sizes typically range from 14” to 18”, and a nice 16” is a good size for starters. A general rule is the thicker the cymbal, the higher the pitch.

Do you need 2 crash cymbals?

Crash, china, trash, all icing on the cake and you can use what you like for your style. You need at least 20 to be good at the drums but two should work. Less is more at this stage, ride and hats are really the only things you will need for now.