Zildjian Ride Cymbals

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Zildjian cymbals are manufactured by the Avedia Zildjian Company, the oldest family-run company in the United States and of the 300 oldest companies in the world today. Zildjian was first formed almost 400 years ago during the Ottoman Empire when they produced the first cymbals, crude metal noise making devices used to scare enemies. In 1908 Zildjian moved from Turkey to the United States in Boston, Massachusetts. At this new shop in Quincy MA Zildjian started to develop the first cymbals for use with drum sets. Since they had never been made before, Zildjian was the first company to name the different types of cymbals used with drums, such as ride, crash, splash, and hi hat. Zildjian cymbals are still being made today along with drum sticks and other accessories by the same family it has been for 14 generations.

The ride cymbal is the second most important time keeper of the cymbal types, with the hi-hat being the first. It is typically the largest cymbal in a drummers setup and has a nice open sound. Ride cymbals range from 18″-24″, with 20″ or 22″ being the most popular sizes. A ride cymbal typically has a larger bell (the raised center) than other types of cymbals which when struck allows for pronounced accents within a rhythm. Ride cymbals vary in thickness, which has an influence on attack, volume, and tone of the sound. For instance, a thicker ride produces a louder and sharper sound, so it would be better suited for rock or metal while a thinner cymbal may be more better suited for jazz.

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