Hi-hat Technique from Sultans of Swing

Hi-hat Technique from Sultans of Swing

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Hi-hat Technique from Sultans of Swing

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This upbeat rock beat uses an open hi-hat technique to lift the second bar of the repeat.

Pick Withers uses a slick open hi-hat pattern in the drum part for Sultans of Swing – Dire Straits. By reserving the open hats to only the second bar of the 2-bar groove, Withers mixes a straight rock groove feel with a disco-esque feel for a great result.

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Publisher of OnlineDrummer.com, Alfred Publishing author, Ddrum artist, and veteran Drum! Magazine contributor, Nate earned his Bachelor of Arts in Education at John Carroll University and Master of Arts in Education at the University of Findlay.

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