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Course #4 : Playing 16th Notes on the HiHat (2 Hands on the HiHat)

In this course, you’ll learn how to play steady 16th notes on the hi-hat while locking in with a variety of bass drum patterns to create dynamic grooves. We’ll break down how to smoothly transition into creative drum fills and confidently return to the beat without losing time. By the end, you’ll have the skills to play with control, fluidity, and musicality across different rhythmic ideas.

Course Content

Playing 16th Notes on HiHat
16th Notes on HiHat Bass Drum Beat #2
16th Note HiHat Bass Drum Variation Beat # 3
Adding A Drum Fill with 16th Note HiHat Beats
Fill Variations for 16th Notes on HiHat Beat
Starting the Drum Fill on Beat 3 (16th Note HiHats)
Beat bass Drum Beat with 16th notes on HiHat
Adding Drum Fill To Offbeat Bass Drum Pattern (16th Note HiHats)

Course Lessons

General Lessons

Lesson 1: Playing 16th Notes on HiHat Not Started Yet

Learn to lock in tight, steady 16th note hi-hat grooves that add drive, texture, and energy to your drumming.

Lesson 2: 16th Notes on HiHat Bass Drum Beat #2 Not Started Yet

Now lets keep those 16th notes on Hihat but change the bass drum pattern.

Lesson 3: 16th Note HiHat Bass Drum Variation Beat # 3 Not Started Yet

Lesson 4: Adding A Drum Fill with 16th Note HiHat Beats Not Started Yet

Now let's practice adding a drum fill and coming back into our 16th note HiHat Beat.

Lesson 5: Fill Variations for 16th Notes on HiHat Beat Not Started Yet

Now lets use that same fill and try some variations!

Lesson 6: Starting the Drum Fill on Beat 3 (16th Note HiHats) Not Started Yet

Let's try a little longer drum fill with the fill starting on beat 3 now.

Lesson 7: Beat bass Drum Beat with 16th notes on HiHat Not Started Yet

Now lets change our bass drum beat to an off beat pattern while continuing with 16th notes on the Hiaht

Lesson 8: Adding Drum Fill To Offbeat Bass Drum Pattern (16th Note HiHats) Not Started Yet

Now let's add a drum fill with our off beat bass drum pattern while continuing with 16th notes on the HiHat.