DRUMMER CAFE

Right now, I'm just practicing and getting better, not doing any gigs or anything. I have silencers on my toms, snare, kick, and hi hat so as not to disturb my family and neighbors. My cymbals are un-silenced because when I have the silencer thing on them, they don't make any noise. So I just strike them lightly. I want a new crash. Would a thin crash open up better than a normal or heavy crash while playing light? When I hit my current (generic) crash, it just kind of rings, and it doesn't crash.

There are thin cymbal such as the Sabian legacy crashes which are extremely thin that can get really loud but at the same time will open well at softer volumes. I believe that thin cymbals are better overall unless you are playing metal or rock in a situation where you need cut through other musicians.

The heavier the cymbal is, the more energy it takes to get it excited. So lighter cymbals will crash with less energy. Thin cymbals decay faster than thick cymbals so light (small diameter) thin crash cymbals work well when you want quieter playing.

Thin is IN!!. My fast crash signature stuff sounds unbelievable. I think the thin stuff from each of the big three cymbal makers sounds great even with budget lines. Loud or quiet thin is the best diet .