Drum Lessons: Hi-Hat Technique - Page 1

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Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Workout #2

by billy ashbaugh on 09/11/2010 | 6,495 Views | 0 Comments

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In Part 2, we’re going to get a little busier with the kick drum. It’s time to introduce a few 16th note rhythms. For now we’re going to keep the two variations of the opening hat, both on the downbeat and also on the upbeat. The ride will continue with straight 8th notes with a solid 2 and 4 on the snare. Don’t forget to download the PDF file with kick drum rhythms. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Hi-Hat Independence Part 4

by billy ashbaugh on 09/05/2010 | 6,779 Views | 0 Comments

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In Part 4, we're going back to steady quarter notes with you hi-hat foot while we introduce a few 16th note rhythms on the kick drum. We're still keeping steady 8th notes on the ride with 2 and 4 accented on the snare drum. Don't forget to relax and stay on each groove until it feels really settled. Enjoy!

Billy Ashbaugh: Heel Toe Hi-Hat Workout #1

by billy ashbaugh on 08/22/2010 | 7,528 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 | 7,281 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 1

by billy ashbaugh on 03/25/2010 | 10,524 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 | 16,466 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 

Double Bass Triplet Foot Pattern

by ThatDrummerKid on 04/07/2008 | 14,100 Views | 1 Comments

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Here is Keith Thomas performing a foot pattern to focus on odd time and independence. You start the triplet pattern LRR with your feet and eventually play the "&" on the hi-hat with your left foot as demonstrated.