Ride Cymbals

Ride Cymbals at Andertons Music Co.

Build your cymbal setup around a clear, expressive voice with Ride Cymbals at Andertons Music Co. An essential part of many modern drum kits, ride cymbals provide everything from controlled rhythmic patterns and articulate stick definition to shimmering washes and powerful bell accents. With a huge variety of tonal characteristics available, the right ride can play a major role in shaping the overall sound and feel of your drum kit.

Choosing the Right Ride Cymbal

The size, weight, profile and finish of a ride cymbal can all influence its sound and playing response. Larger and heavier rides can provide increased volume, projection and stick definition, while thinner designs can offer greater flexibility and a more prominent wash. You'll also find rides covering bright, dark, dry and complex tonal profiles, making it possible to choose a cymbal that complements your preferred genre, playing technique and surrounding cymbal setup.

Ride Cymbals for Every Playing Style

Explore ride cymbals from leading manufacturers including Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, Meinl and Stagg, with a variety of sizes and designs available. Drummers looking for jazz and lighter styles may favour a more responsive ride with a rich, expressive wash, while rock and metal players may prefer increased projection, strong stick definition and a powerful bell. Many rides can also be crashed at the edge, giving you another dynamic sound to incorporate into your playing.

Explore Ride Cymbals at Andertons

Whether you're building your first Drum Kit or searching for a new sound to expand your setup, explore Ride Cymbals at Andertons Music Co. Browse our wider Cymbals range to discover complementary crashes, hi-hats and effects cymbals, or read our Beginner's Guide to Cymbals to learn more about choosing the right cymbals for your kit.