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Course #7 : Intro To Open HiHat

In these lessons, you’ll learn how to play open hi-hats within a variety of beats to add contrast and energy to your drumming. We’ll explore different placements and durations of open hi-hats to create tension and release. By integrating open hi-hats into your grooves, you’ll bring more color and expression to your playing.

Course Content

Lesson 39: Opening the HiHat with Basic Rock Beat
Lesson 40: Applying Open HiHat to Other Bass Drum Patterns
Lesson 41: Playing Open Hit with 16th Notes (Two Hands) on the HiHat
Lesson 42: Moving Open HiHat to A Different Part of the Beat

Course Lessons

General Lessons

Lesson 1: Lesson 39: Opening the HiHat with Basic Rock Beat Not Started Yet

Learn to incorporate an open hi-hat into a basic rock beat to enhance its energy and create dynamic variation.

Lesson 2: Lesson 40: Applying Open HiHat to Other Bass Drum Patterns Not Started Yet

Lesson 3: Lesson 41: Playing Open Hit with 16th Notes (Two Hands) on the HiHat Not Started Yet

Learn to play open hi-hats while using both hands to play steady 16th notes, adding drive and texture to your groove.

Lesson 4: Lesson 42: Moving Open HiHat to A Different Part of the Beat Not Started Yet

Now we’ll move the open hi-hat to a different part of the beat while maintaining 16th notes with both hands, creating new textures and rhythmic interest.