Not sure why there is such a trend to bigger and thinner cymbals in jazz. They sound cooler outside a mix but once you add other instruments they don't carry the tempo as well. Most of the classic recordings are higher in pitch. Works better for anything up tempo. For Brian Blade type stuff, obviously the bigger cymbals work better.
That’s exactly what I was thinking. A lot of professional jazz drummers tend to play with bright cymbals while some people think the thinner the “jazzier” which is not the case.
@@drakeondrums That you are thinking about these things at a young age and also recording yourself and listening back as you make these decisions on cymbals, tunings and mic selection, is really going to pay dividends. Most musicians don't think about this stuff until they are older.
I play a 20, 21, and 22 I think I’ve got it covered. I do have a 26” 30th anniversary I play from time to time, and it’s perfect for jazz, actually…. And I do have the 21” jazz ride, which is the best size in that series by ago-. They really nailed it with that one. I wish they made a 21 in the 30th series
Not sure why there is such a trend to bigger and thinner cymbals in jazz. They sound cooler outside a mix but once you add other instruments they don't carry the tempo as well. Most of the classic recordings are higher in pitch. Works better for anything up tempo. For Brian Blade type stuff, obviously the bigger cymbals work better.
That’s exactly what I was thinking. A lot of professional jazz drummers tend to play with bright cymbals while some people think the thinner the “jazzier” which is not the case.
@@drakeondrums That you are thinking about these things at a young age and also recording yourself and listening back as you make these decisions on cymbals, tunings and mic selection, is really going to pay dividends. Most musicians don't think about this stuff until they are older.
Prefer the second and third, second a little bit more, more precise
I play a 20, 21, and 22
I think I’ve got it covered. I do have a 26” 30th anniversary I play from time to time, and it’s perfect for jazz, actually….
And I do have the 21” jazz ride, which is the best size in that series by ago-. They really nailed it with that one. I wish they made a 21 in the 30th series
Yes, seems dumb to do both a 24 and a 26 but not a 21. The 22" mediums are nice though.
I think if it sounds good to you then 21” works. As long at the left and right side rides compliment/contrast each other (don’t sound too similar).