Size

Standard size of the ride cymbal is bigger than crash cymbal and its diameter is from 18 to 22 inches. But there are some exceptions, too. Most of the ride cymbals that are in studios or live houses are often 20 inches. Mine is also 20 inches. It is also thicker than crash cymbal. Thickness affects tones and reflections, so it is advisable to use the one in standard size.

Settings

If you are right handed, the best place to put the ride cymbal will be on the right side, between a floor tam and a tam. If you decide to use just one tam, you will be able to put it there. But if you do that, ride cymbal will be too close to you. Also, I want to use two tams, so I never tried this before. As the photo shown below, my preference is that my finger-tip of the right hand does not reach the center of the ride cymbal. Because this setting allows you to vary your performance. Height Height is related to angle. It would be best to hit the part between the edge and the center of the cymbal with the tip of the stick. Angle The more horizontally, You will get longer sustain. So if you wish to get clear attack sound, you will have to give it more angle. It affects the reflection of the sound, so try to find the best angle. Mute I don't do this much. Rather, I make sure that the felt (a thing to hold down) is not so tightened that it will mute the sound.