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    This document provides instructions for playing crash cymbals in a band or orchestra setting. It recommends striking the cymbals at an angle to produce full sounds with overtones, keeping them close together when playing steady beats, and dampening sounds against the chest or stomach. The document advises against slicing downward or starting with cymbals parallel which could cause them to suction together or produce thin sounds. It also describes the proper hand positioning and grip for optimal control of the cymbals.

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    This document provides instructions for playing crash cymbals in a band or orchestra setting. It recommends striking the cymbals at an angle to produce full sounds with overtones, keeping them close together when playing steady beats, and dampening sounds against the chest or stomach. The document advises against slicing downward or starting with cymbals parallel which could cause them to suction together or produce thin sounds. It also describes the proper hand positioning and grip for optimal control of the cymbals.

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    Crash Cymbals

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    Alain Guilmette
    This document provides instructions for playing crash cymbals in a band or orchestra setting. It recommends striking the cymbals at an angle to produce full sounds with overtones, keeping them close together when playing steady beats, and dampening sounds against the chest or stomach. The document advises against slicing downward or starting with cymbals parallel which could cause them to suction together or produce thin sounds. It also describes the proper hand positioning and grip for optimal control of the cymbals.

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    CRASH CYMBALS by Kristen Shiner McGuire

    Piatti Becken Cymbales a2

    DO
    strike cymbals at an angle so one set of edges hits before the other (mf/f). strike directly on top of one another. stop sound (dampen) against chest or tightened stomach muscles. create a full sound with many overtones. Keep cymbals close together for keeping a steady beat (e.g., when playing a march).

    DONT
    slice downward! shoulder width apartyoull be late! start with cymbals parallel for general playingthey might suction together! create a thin sound with few overtones or one with air pocket sounds. avoid practicing find your own good sound!
    2. 3. 1. The strap is placed across the palm, just behind the second joint of the index finger. The fingers curl around the strap and make a fist. The flat of the thumb is placed against the pad. This pressing action of the thumb adds greatly to the performers control of the instruments. Angle of cymbals for mf/f Angle of cymbals for p

    together beginning start with cymbals

    EXERCISES

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