The beginner drummer who chooses his first set soon realizes that there is a huge range of cymbals, and also different variants. You can find the following cymbals as well as other percussion and quality drum accessories at My Music Supply.

Basic types of cymbals include:

Hi-hat cymbals

These are some of the most common types of cymbals. Hi-hat cannot be missing from any battery kit. Hi-hat cymbals are made from a pair of horizontal cymbals; the upper one can be controlled by a pedal (thereby changing its resonance). The sound of hi-hat cymbals is characteristic and it is used to indicate the cadence of the song. The most common diameter of Hi-hat cymbals is 14 inches.

Crash cymbals

The vast majority of drummers prefer to have at least two crash cymbals in their drum set. This type of cymbals is used by symphony orchestras. As its name suggests, it has a sharp, powerful and distinctive sound. The most common diameter of Crash cymbals is 16 inches.

Ride cymbals

These can be found in almost every classic drum set. Ride cymbals mainly serve to maintain the cadence. They have a "ringing" sound and longer tone duration - sound extension. The most common diameter of Ride cymbals is 20 inches.

Other cymbals

Another favorite type of cymbals is China, due to its typical sharp and explosive sound. Some drummers also prefer Splash or Bell cymbals.