The Way of the Hi-Hat

By Nate Brown

Hi-hat patterns and articulations can change the feel of a groove entirely. Because of this, it's important to recognize the feel your hi-hat patterns create — and to use that knowledge to choose hi-hat patterns that match the feel of the song.

These exercises use a basic, four-on-the-floor pattern with the snare drum on beats 2 and 4 throughout. Notice how the different hi-hat patterns and accents change the feel of the groove. Sometimes the change is subtle. Other times it’s dramatic.

After learning these, try applying the hi-hat patterns to more advanced beats that you may play. Listen and take note of how they manipulate the feel of the groove.

 

Drum notation for the "Way of the Hi-Hat" drum lesson.

 

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The Way of the Hi-Hat

By Nate Brown

Hi-hat patterns and articulations can change the feel of a groove entirely. Because of this, it's important to recognize the feel your hi-hat patterns create — and to use that knowledge to choose hi-hat patterns that match the feel of the song.

These exercises use a basic, four-on-the-floor pattern with the snare drum on beats 2 and 4 throughout. Notice how the different hi-hat patterns and accents change the feel of the groove. Sometimes the change is subtle. Other times it’s dramatic.

After learning these, try applying the hi-hat patterns to more advanced beats that you may play. Listen and take note of how they manipulate the feel of the groove.

 

Drum notation for the "Way of the Hi-Hat" drum lesson.

 

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