Drum Lessons: Hi-Hat - Page 1

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Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Up Beat Groove Idea #1

by billy ashbaugh on 10/30/2010 | 13,642 Views | 3 Comments

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Today’s lesson will take a look at playing the & or up beat pattern on the hi-hat during a groove. For now the snare will continue to play a nice solid rim shot for beats 2 & 4. This can feel a little strange if it’s your first time trying this. We’re going to ease into this by only playing 8th note figures on the kick drum for now. Don’t forget to download the PDF file for 12 one bar grooves to practice. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Workout #1

by billy ashbaugh on 08/22/2010 | 7,521 Views | 0 Comments

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In today's lesson we're going to incorporate our heel toe hi-hat technique into a groove setting. We're going to cover playing both the downbeat and upbeat with our opening hi-hat pattern while we practice playing the rhythms from the download PDF on the kick drum. This is a great workout for your hi-hat foot. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Technique

by billy ashbaugh on 08/13/2010 | 7,262 Views | 7 Comments

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For today’s lesson we’re going to look at a technique used to create an open and closed hi-hat effect by using your left foot only. Get ready for a left leg workout! Once you get this concept down, it’s a great way to spice up a groove.

Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Independence Part 2

by billy ashbaugh on 05/16/2010 | 7,702 Views | 5 Comments

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In Part 2, we continue to work on controlling the hi-hat in a groove setting. Here’s a couple more ideas to try. Enjoy!

Flip of the Week #20 - Toe Release & Hi Hat Splashes

by Diablo on 04/05/2010 | 5,576 Views | 0 Comments

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Felipe Torres shows us how to do Hi-Hat Splashes and To Release!

Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Independence Part 1

by billy ashbaugh on 03/25/2010 | 10,504 Views | 6 Comments

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It’s time to get your Hi-Hat foot busy! This lesson covers gaining some independence with your hi-hat foot while playing grooves. We start off simple by applying steady quarter notes to the hat. Enjoy.

JoJo Mayer - Foot Techniques

by visioncrys on 02/17/2010 | 16,443 Views | 33 Comments

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Great video I found of Jojo Mayer explaining his foot technique and showing how to practice it from a beginners state to advanced. Check It Out !! Kyle aka Vision 

Felipe Torres - Flip of the Week #13 - Left Hand Lead

by Diablo on 11/16/2009 | 1,438 Views | 0 Comments

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In this lesson Felipe shares some execrises he has used to help develope his left hand lead for grooves. These exercises are designed to help you keep the groove going in the enent you drop a stick or loose the use of your kick drum. Great info...thanks Felipe!