A crash cymbal is a type of cymbal that produces a loud, sharp "crash" and is used mainly for occasiona

According to most drummers, the term ride means to ride with the music as it sustains aft

Most splash cymbals range in size from 6" to 12" in diameter, though some splash cymbals go as low as 4".

Sabian has just updated their website with some of the new cymbals for display at this year’s Winter NAMM Show. This is just a glimpse of what’s to come for the exciting New Year Sabian has planned for its consumers. If you can’t make it to this year’s show make sure you check back with us for the exclusive video review from Drummer Connection as Sabian will be giving us an inside look on what to expect from these magnificent cymbals. 11-in Alu Bell "Alon... read more...

Here is the second video installment of How Bosphorus Cymbals Are Made. This time we have audio, at times a little too musch as you'll see what I mean. The process by which these cymbals are made are very hands on. it would take some serious patience to sit in that room and hammer cymbals. ... read more...

Crotales (pronounced "kro-tah'-les"), sometimes called antique cymbals, are percussion instruments consisting of small, tuned bronze or brass disks.  

For over the past twelve years Paul Francis has been the Chief Cymbal Designer for the Zildjian Company. Here he gives a brief testimony to his accomplishments, and how he began with the company. ... read more...

Paul Francis, Chief Cymbal Designer for Zildjian explains the concept behind some of the new prototypes which can be purchased during the 2008 Zildjian Roadshow.... read more...

For over the past twelve years Paul Francis has been the Chief Cymbal Designer for the Zildjian Company. Here, during the 2008 Zildjian Roadshow he explains how these marvelous cymbals are made. ... read more...

For over the past twelve years Paul Francis has been the Chief Cymbal Designer for the Zildjian Company. Here, during the 2008 Zildjian Roadshow he explains how these marvelous cymbals are made.... read more...