Cymbal Techniques
Use the graphics below to understand cymbal techniques, including:
Standard Concert Grip
The Art of Finger Cymbals
1. Pinch elastic straps to grip
2. Strike edge to inner surface
3. Strike outer edges together
4. Never play like hand cymbals
Standard Marching Grip
How to Strike a Gong
1. "Warm up" the gong by lightly tapping near the edge
2. Prepare using appropriate 3" - 12" upstroke
3. Strike gong just off-center
4. Mute using left hand
Suspended Cymbal Roll
Preparation, attack/single stroke roll, muffle/dampen
Hand Cymbal Knot
Concert Crashes
Short crash and long crash (preparation, attack and release)
