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====Cymbals==== {{Main |Clash cymbals}} [[File:Suworow-Kadetten_in_Bern_024.jpg|thumb|right|Several cymbalists from a military band|269x269px]] Marching [[cymbal]]s are typically pairs of [[clash cymbals]] usually around 18 to 20-inches in diameter.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Petrella, Nick.|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52365873|title=The Ultimate Guide to Cymbals|date=2002|publisher=C. Fischer|isbn=0-8258-4905-5|location=New York, NY|oclc=52365873}}</ref> Cymbals larger than 20-inches are usually too heavy to be marched comfortably and cymbals smaller than 18-inches lack the sonic capabilities to project from the field to the stands. Oftentimes, each player in a cymbal line will have a different sized pair of cymbals than their peers because to carry out different sounds and tones depending on what the music or percussion director calls for.<ref>Hannum, T. (1984). The Cymbal: Its Standard and Special Use in Contemporary Marching Ensembles. University of Massachusetts at Amherst.</ref> Cymbals are typically not played in the same manner as orchestral crash cymbals. Marching cymbalists use a special type of grip known as the "Garfield grip" (named after its use by the [[Garfield Cadets|Garfield Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps]]) where the hand goes through the leather strap and twists, causing the hand to be flat against the bell of the cymbal. This allows for greater control over the cymbals and for the cymbalists to perform visual effects β movements such as twirls and flips that are eye-pleasing.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Visual Appeal|url=https://www.spiritoftech.com/mvexperience/2019/11/18/visual-appeal|access-date=2020-09-26|website=The Marching Virginians|date=November 19, 2019 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Buyer|first=Paul|date=2001|title=Motivating the Cymbal Line|url=http://www.paulbuyer.com/article/PBuyer-2001-MotivatingtheCymbalLine.pdf}}</ref> [[File:Garfield grip.jpg|thumb|left|221x221px|An example of Garfield grip]] Among the differences between marching and orchestral cymbal are the many types of specialty crashes and effects. Crash-chokes are played beginning with a normal crash but pulled into the body at the shoulders or stomach as to effectively stop the sound after attaining the desired crash. Slides, or sizzle-sucks, are played using the right cymbal to drive into the left, where the outer edge hits half-way between the bell and the edge of the left cymbal. After the right cymbal slides up on the left, it is brought back straight into the body. The cymbal is stopped by catching the air pocket inside of the cymbals. The cymbals maintain contact at all times. The desired sound is a "sizzle then choke" effect. Cymbal parts are often split in the same manner as bass drum parts β each cymbalist plays one component of a larger part. Snare drummers may play on the cymbals as ride cymbals or like hi-hats. Many contemporary field ensembles do not utilize a cymbal line, instead having cymbals played within the front ensemble. In indoor percussion ensembles, the trend seems to be towards keeping or expanding cymbal sections.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Oregon Crusaders|date=2015|title=Cymbal Technique Packet|url=http://oregoncrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/OCP-Cymbal-Technique-Book-20151.pdf}}</ref>
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