Medium Heavy Hi-Hat Cymbals

Of all the things hi-hats are known for, power isn't one of them. After all, these are the cymbals that spend most of their time lightly tapping together and then clamming right up. Considering that, it may seem a bit weird to see options as weighty as the medium-heavy hi-hat cymbals in this section. But the truth is that there are no hard and fast rules in the world of percussion, and sometimes the best way to create a signature cymbal sound is to do things a little differently. So if you like a little bit of extra meat on the bones of your hi-hat, read on: this selection probably has a set of cymbals that will be right up your alley.

You could take just about any approach to help narrow down these cymbals to the ideal pair - heck, there's a whole sidebar full of filters to help. But if you'd rather just browse, here are a few pointers. For starters, you'll probably want to check out the Istanbul Mehmet El Negro Hi-Hat if you like the way Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez handles his cymbals. Looking for something to take to the studio? The Zildjian A Series Special Recording Hi-Hat Pair is purpose-built for that. Or did you take the other side in the Zildjian family feud? No worries: just take a gander at the Sabian SBR HI-HAT Pair or the Sabian AAX Freq Hi-Hats, to name just a few suggestions.

Creating a unique percussion setup is a routine part of being a drummer in the first place, so don't sweat it if the hi-hats you like best aren't the same ones everyone else is raving about. What matters is what works for you, and nobody else can tell you what that might be - the best they can do is give you a little background info to help you make the right choice (and if you want a little bit of that, make sure to check out some of the reviews and ratings). If you like what you see in these medium-heavy hi-hat cymbals, don't be afraid to take the plunge! Your individuality will thank you for it.