Playing very fast cymbal crashes is possible if you learn how to do the Multi Flap Stroke. The Multi Flap is a technique name coined by Frank Epstein in his book Cymbalisms and is very effective. To execute this technique you hold the left cymbal still and vertical. Place the bottom of the right cymbal […]
How to Play a Cymbal Crash in 11 Steps
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Frank Epstein was the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Cymbalist for 40 years and during his reign as the cymbal master with this world class orchestra he developed his treatise on cymbal playing technique entitled “Cymbalisms”. Mr. Epstein created an eleven part step by step process for the percussionist to develop their cymbal stroke and he describes […]
How to Tie a Cymbal Strap on to Your Crash Cymbals
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When your cymbal straps get old they need to be replaced or when you get a new pair of cymbals you’ll have to tie on the cymbal straps. Here’s how to tie the cymbal strap on your crash cymbals A cymbal strap is made from leather and either end of the strap is split so […]
