Video: Ride Cymbal Set Up Tips

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Ride cymbal placement in a drum set is different for every drummer. Learn a few tips from an expert drummer on the best known placing and set up tips for a ride cymbal in this free video clip.

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Okay I mentioned earlier that the ride cymbal is one of the most important parts of the drum set. So for me, I like to have it right here because that's one of my more powerful points I can get to quickly and efficiently and use good technique. I noticed with a lot of drummers and a lot of my students before they come to me, they have the ride cymbals kind of their primary ride, over to the side like this. Meaning that you have to do some kind of awkward motion like this or you have to turn your body to get to it. And something I'm using that often, I don't want to have to reach for it, I don't want to have to even really think about it. I just want it right here. So basically I like this height because not only can I ride on the cymbal, which this is called riding the cymbal. Okay, and basically a lot of good ride cymbals, you can crash and ride on them. And this is crashing a ride cymbal. So notice I'm using the shoulder of the stick for the crash technique even on a ride cymbal it works. But this is riding on it. But I choose this height because I have the option to do both. And it's easy to get to the bell, I don't have to reach real far. I notice some drummers you know, this is just my suggestions, but some people are reaching way too far to get to the bell or their ride cymbal. To me, I'd rather just be right there. Or from this side, depending on what I feel like doing basically. So at this angle I'm able to approach the ride cymbal in many different ways. I can even get up here if I want, and I'm still not really having to move my torso, I'm just moving my arm a little bit. And it's not having to spin, move and I really don't recommend having your primary ride cymbal over here. Again, an awkward motion. Some guys have them so low that they're having to play like this. To me this is just a more efficient approach and it's been taught to me by a lot of very good teachers. So I really suggest it. And that's why I play the ride cymbal the way I do.

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Ride Cymbal Set Up Tips

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