Course #10 : Quarter Note Hihat Grooves and Fills
In these lessons, you’ll learn how to play steady quarter notes on the hi-hat and ride cymbal while supporting a variety of drum beats. This approach is commonly used in faster tempo songs to maintain control, energy, and clarity in your playing. We’ll also work on transitioning into fills while keeping the quarter note pulse strong and consistent throughout.
Course Content
Course Lessons
General Lessons
Lesson 1: Intro To Quarter Note Hihat Patterns Not Started Yet
Learn to play steady quarter notes on the hi-hat to build timing, control, and a solid foundation for a wide range of drum beats.
Lesson 2: Adding Fills To Quarter Note Hihat Beats Not Started Yet
Learn to play quarter notes on the hi-hat while practicing fills and returning smoothly to the beat to develop solid timekeeping and fluid transitions.
Lesson 3: Quarter Note Hihat Offbeat Bass Drum Not Started Yet
Learn to play quarter notes on the hi-hat while integrating off-beat bass drum patterns to strengthen your coordination and add groove variation.
Lesson 4: Quarter Note Hihat Dotted Bass Drum Patterns Not Started Yet
Learn to play quarter notes on the hi-hat while incorporating dotted bass drum patterns that land on the "e" or "a" between the off-beat hi-hats to develop precision and advanced rhythmic control.
Lesson 5: Punk Rock Patterns Using Quarter Note Hihats Not Started Yet
Learn to play quarter notes on the hi-hat in a punk rock style to drive high-energy beats with power, speed, and consistent intensity.
