A flat ride cymbal or flat top ride http://zildjian.com/Products/Drumset-Cymbals/Cast-Bronze-Cymbals/K-Custom-Series/20-K-Custom-Flat-Top-Ride retrieved 3 march 2012 (or often just flat ride) is a

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without a

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, originally developed by

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in collaboration with jazz drummer

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as part of their Formula 602 series in 1967. The most common size is 20" followed by 18", but larger examples exist
Paiste Formula 602 flatride
A flat ride cymbal produces the tightest, driest, most controlled stick sound of all ride cymbals, but with an airy wash. The lack of bell makes this cymbal quieterhttp://www.paiste.com/e/cymbals.php?category=1&family=26&action=category&menuid=342 retrieved 3 March 2012: ''A very sensitive cymbal perfectly suited for soft playing at lower volume level and studio application.''http://zildjian.com/Products/Drumset-Cymbals/Cast-Bronze-Cymbals/K-Zildjian-Series/20-K-Light-Flat-Ride retrieved 3 March 2012: ''...a cymbal that you can go to when the music gets softer.'' and most suitable for

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was one of the first drummers to use a flat ride which can be heard on Chick Corea's album ''Now He Sings, Now He Sobs'' made in 1968.

Examples

Paiste 20" Formula 602 Medium Flatride
* Meinl Byzance 20" Jazz Flat Ride http://meinlcymbals.com/products/?tx_twmeinlcymbals_products%5Bmode%5D=SERIES&tx_twmeinlcymbals_products%5BnavId%5D=2&tx_twmeinlcymbals_products%5Bproduct%5D=181&cHash=2a92681c85ea1dddcbfcf0731ed12b83 retrieved 4 March 2012: ''A clear, sweet ping with a subtle hum, little build-up and a long sustain. Excellent for low to medium volume situations.'' *

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20" K Light Flat Ride * Zildjian 20" K Custom Flat Top Ride

References

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