Developing Hi Hat Splash Technique

Here is a video lesson about developing Hi Hat splash pedal technique.
After performing a short solo demonstrating several types of splash patterns I explain the ways in which I teach this technique. For demonstration material I am using my book Advanced Coordination for Drum Set and Hand Percussion. If you are interested in a copy you can purchase it from me at [e-mail]
The equipment I am using for this video consists of: Doc Sweeney Stave Drums in African Olive wood 20"x 16" Bass Drum Toms: 10"x 8", 12"x 8", 14"x 14 floor tom.
The Snare Drum is a GMS 13"x6.5" Bell Brass model.
The double pedals are Tama Iron Cobra.
Cymbals are: Sabian Jack DeJohnette 20" Ride Wuhan 20" Lion Cymbal Paiste Traditional 16" and 17" thin crashes Sabian HH 13" Regular Hi-Hats Sabian 12" AA Mini Hats .
Heads on toms are Remo Pinstripes on toms Bass drum is an Aquarian Power stroke 1 head. Snare is an Aquarian coated head. Microphones are a AKG C24 stereo overhead and an Shure Beta 52 on the Bass drum.

[@briankiddcello]

I absolutely love hearing and seeing you playing the hihat as it is so rarely used. Yet, just by existing, a hihat begs to be used like this. It frees up the right hand for all kinds of other rhythms and strokes !!

[@rach1099]

Many thanks for teach us all this techniques for the Hi Hat, and you have all the reason when you say that the HI Hat is the more important element of the drums or something like this . . . !

[@elfurrohetero3518]

Thank you a lot, you maked it easer to undetstand!

[@mohddalibinzali1165]

Thank you for the lesson from Malaysia 🇲🇾👌🏻

[@Mfusionhq]

Man this is so good That intro was off the chain 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@elfurrohetero3518]

I thing that this technice is very useful for traditional jazz drumming.

[@scottjohnson9860]

What a scrumptiously sassy splashing of the Hi-Hat! Nice and crispy, like a properly roasted chicken!

[@rickdior]

Looks like you have your s's down Scott

[@mason8211]

This is the art of drumming right here. Thanks for the lesson!

[@Tagger0325]

Love this .. Thanks Rick . That NOLA beat at the end was great . Along with the Samba earlier . Definitely a rewatch many times.

[@neilf5961]

Been looking for something like this.. thanks!

[@enginjass]

nice musical playing.

[@rondeangelis7384]

Super Rick. You turned me onto this technique few months ago on a video you did. Now I can refine the technique thankx 👌

[@rickdior]

Thanks Ron Happy splashing

[@ericdehaven1798]

The way you describe the mechanics and reiterating how important relaxed technique is… I find so unbelievably helpful for me to comprehend and apply. And the there is an immediate difference in my stress, muscles, and most importantly my feel and time improve! Thanks so much for this!

[@briankiddcello]

He is painting with the drums

[@saulmighty]

I'm getting excited every time I hear you play, you're inspiring!

[@mauiacupuncture446]

Thanks Rick, great playing!!!

[@jamesmagee5613]

Thanks for the tips!

[@BreakBlast343]

Great tutorial, sir! Could you do a tutorial on getting into the salsa/rumba ostinatos with the left foot clave? I have always found that extremely difficult .

[@rickdior]

Watch my Afro Cuban Drum Set videos. You will find demonstrations of many of the grooves in my book in this style.

[@bluesky6449]

If I tried to practice this for the next 10 years, I'd probably have enough learning left for another 10.

[@EducanBrasil]

Dear Rick, very nice video, thanks a lot! You technique is great and you have the ability to explain it very well, congrats! i will write you about buying your book. Do you know if i can find it here in Brasil? Kind regards, Aluízio.

[@rickdior]

Hi Thank you for your kind words. I have sent many books to Brazil but the book is also available in electronic form if you do not want to deal with shipping costs. You can email me at [e-mail] and I will tell you how to order it.

[@yunarukami14]

Mr., how the hell do you tune your snare like that? What a badass tuning and playing! More power to you, sir!