A cymbal pack is a set of
cymbals sold together for use in a
drum kit
A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair of matching drumsticks ...
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Cymbal packs are all to some degree matched, but the level of this matching varies from simply being of compatible models to the individual cymbals having been hand selected to blend well.
There are three common configurations:
* The most common pack is a starter pack consisting of four cymbals: A 20"
ride, a 16"
crash and a pair of 14"
hi-hats
A hi-hat (hihat, high-hat, etc.) is a combination of two cymbals and a pedal, all mounted on a metal stand. It is a part of the standard drum kit used by drummers in many styles of music including rock, pop, jazz, and blues. Hi-hats consist ...
. A second crash or a 10"
splash is sometimes added as a promotional bonus.
* Less common is a three cymbal starter pack consisting of an 18"
crash/ride or 16" crash plus a pair of 13" or 14" hi-hats. This may be a more suitable starter pack for a
three or even four piece kit.
* Some makers produce extension packs to add two
effects cymbals to a starter pack, most commonly a 10" splash and an 18"
china,
[http://www.sabian.com/en/cymbal/45005-b8-effects-pack-set-14-inch retrieved 1 March 2012 ''10" Splash, 18" Chinese''] or less commonly a second crash cymbal plus one effects cymbal.
References
Cymbals
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