Open and Closed Hi-Hats

Lesson 4/30 | Study Time: 5 Min

Course: Blues Drums

Open and Closed Hi-Hats

The symbol "o" indicates that the hi-hat should be struck in a slightly open position on that particular beat. The symbol "x" indicates the beat in which the hi-hat is closed. Experiment with different degrees of openness until you find the sound you like. The following example introduces an open hi-hat to beat one.

This example combines a quarter note hi-hat pattern and a syncopated bass drum rhythm.

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1- INTRODUCTION 2- Swinging a Groove 3- Sixteenth Notes 4- The Sixteenth Note Triplet 5- The Quarter Note 6- Triplets 7- The Eighth Note 8- Explanation of Notation 9- Second Line 10- The Dot 11- The Eighth Note Triplet 12- Syncopation 13- The Drum Fill 14- Open and Closed Hi-Hats 15- Buzz Stroke 16- Rudiments of music 17- The Quarter Note Triplet 18- Triplet Subdivision 19- Time Signatures 20- The Twelve Eight Feel 21- The Flam 22- The Shuffle Rhythm 23- Repeat Signs 24- The Paradiddle 25- The Tie 26- Note Values 27- Anticipation 28- Understanding Note Values 29- The Paradiddle-diddle 30- The Metronome

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Open and Closed Hi-Hats