Crash (also called 'clash') cymbals are traditionally used in pairs and each of the above cymbals has a wooden handle set in the bell of the cymbal from which it is held. Generally, the ones with wooden handles are easier for very young children to hold because they are rigid thus helping to produce a clear resonant sound. On this site see also the crash cymbals with strapped handles and also our finger cymbals. There are many ways to play these cymbals and here are some ideas for you:
You can get a sound simply by rubbing their edges together in a sort of flat sliding movement called a 'sizzle'. You can strike them against each other too and this is called a 'crash'. Also, you can make a 'tap-clash' simply by tapping the edge of one of the crash cymbals on the other. You can also try scraping the edges together which is officially caled a 'scrape' . How about a 'hi-hat chick'? You get this sound by shutting the cymbals together. There are actually so many sounds that can be made with this set of crash cymbals. You can let them vibrate or you can stop the sound by using your body too.
Each crash cymbal has a diameter of 140mm (5.5") and is made from the best stainless steel.
Ages: 36 months+
