For any drummer , how you play your drums is just as important as what you are playing on your drums. When it comes to cymbals , you want to make sure that you use proper technique . There are several reasons why you want to do so. For one, it is ergonomic to play with proper technique , and will preserve your own body in the long run. Drummers arrived at modern drumming techniques not just for their effectiveness, but for their efficiency in helping bodies be able to play drums for longer. There's a reason you learn to play a certain way! While there's no "right" way to play the drums like you do (in your own self-expressive style), there is a right way to hold drum sticks , and a right way to strike cymbals. Two, playing with proper technique on a cymbal will help to expand the cymbal's lifespan. While Zildjian cymbals are built with endurance in mind, improper playing or reckless playing can shorten the lifespan of the cymbal significantly. Trust me, w...