The ride cymbal is a standard cymbal in most drum kits. It maintains a steady rhythmic pattern, sometimes called a ride pattern, rather than the accent of a crash. It is normally placed on the extreme right (or dominant hand) of a drum kit, above the floor tom.
The ride can fulfill any function or rhythm the hi-hat does, with the exclusion of an open and closed sound.
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