How to play hi-hat faster | Hand Technique | Drum Lesson | Thomann

[@moritzmark3418]

My biggest problem here is to keep the movement smaller when the speed gets higher because I probably want to play with the same volume subliminally. Still looking for a mindset to master this!

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Hi Moritz. Maybe you have to think in 2 different sound zones :-) If all strokes should be the same volume then hi-hat with 2 hands when it gets faster or with one hand in a slower tempo. If you're looking for that accented, unacceneted sound, play faster with one hand. Hope that helps? //Simon

[@moritzmark3418]

@@ThomannsDrumBash Thanks! I am aware of the accented/unaccented sound, but I meant the overall volume. When I play higher speed, the strokes should get smaller and thus they lose volume. Then my brain thinks that it needs more volume and I start bashing and losing control and endurance.

[@magnusvanttinen7855]

Great lesson. Time to practice. Its about to get these smaller and smaller movements when it goes faster. Thanks

[@yeetfeet1878]

Great techniques Simon! I personally use some of these especially when I am playing Tom Sawyer!

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Yes! Absolutely. That’s a great groove to practice the technique. //Simon

[@golflre7179]

Excellent. Good slow mo demo.

[@senoaji9530]

Hi Simon..would you like to sharing how to play hi-hat with 16th note subdivision? Because I don't why my hand doesn't feel comfortable with that 😢

[@gabrieldillon11]

Love these videos

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Thanks Gabriel! What should be next lessons‘ topic? //Simon

[@Emilia_holty]

ive had one drum lesson and im trying im learning but eventually it will work i think

[@bassguitarist2686]

Thank you sir!

[@PooNinja]

I’m bookmarking this lesson.

[@ooze4261]

I can finally play Everlong 😂

[@shrek6629]

I know right😭😭

[@marilymolina4828]

i just got new drum set and tried this it was awsome

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Hi Marily. I‘m really glad to hear that! 😍🔥 Which Drum Set did you get? //Simon

[@rocknroll1973]

Chris slade is a beast with 8th notes in the 90s

[@pfaprado]

One of the hardest things I have been facing on the drums. I realised after 4 months that I can do that when I keep my hand tight enough to hold the sticks but loose enough to swing like a feather.

[@nate_wil]

Anderson Pak on his tiny desk... for come down... good lord the man is a drum machine playing 16ths and singing. Just SMASHING out that groove. I gotta know how to do it!

[@kjones311]

Panda Bear mentioned the same as a catalyst for inspiring his attempts to master during CovidTimes

[@threod820]

Those hats sound amazing!! What are they??

[@DanielS10291]

So do i do it with the left hand too? My right hand is fine but my left lets me down for fast 16ths because its just hammering constant downs without the tap

[@simontabaka2403]

HI Simon ! Thank you for the advices ! Which songs do you recommend to practice and improve hand technique ? 🤟

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Hi Simon. Thanks. I think the following songs are great: - John Mayer - Why Gerogia (for a slower 8th note rhythm to learn) - John Mayer songs in general are great to practice that :-) - The Roots - You Got Me (feat. Erikah Badu) - Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (faster 8th notes) or Jam (for Bass Drum Independence)

[@simontabaka2403]

@@ThomannsDrumBash Thanks for your answer ! ✌️

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Anytime! //Simon

[@geralddrums]

Very good explanation. Great :-) Good video for every beginner!

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Thanks a lot Gerald! //Simon

[@jodyguilbeaux8225]

those ghost notes, really got me spooked.........................just kidding.

[@senoaji9530]

Hi Simon..would you like to sharing how to play hi-hat with 16th note subdivision? Because I don't why my hand doesn't feel comfortable with that 😢

[@andreasbreitwieser1449]

Sensitone Bronze Snare ?

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Hi Andreas. Yep. Pearl Sensitone Phosphore Bronze. //Simon

[@andreasbreitwieser1449]

@@ThomannsDrumBash 👍🏻nice1

[@ZzWalkerso]

tips for accenting on the + (ands) for 8th notes and not on the up beats (1234)? Ive been accenting with velocity and now im trying to get rid of that habit but now I cant play simple beats together with my kick drum like I could before without using this technique. but I know I should change to this

[@sydsM3]

Good video! This is essentially the Moeller technique. I’m in the middle of learning it now. Without it I was starting to get pain in my wrist, arm, and elbow when playing fast high hat eight and sixteenth notes.

[@marcpatzelt2430]

What snare drum are you using? It sounds really cool!

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Hi Marc! Thanks. It‘s a 14“x5,5“ Pearl Masters Premium Legend with a Remo CS Black Dot Drumhead. Which snare is your favorite at the moment? //Simon

[@marcpatzelt2430]

@@ThomannsDrumBash I think that the Ludwig Black beauty is my favourite one, but I also like the Pearl sensitone raw brass.

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Agree, the black beauty sounds amazing. Never had the chance to play the pearl raw brass. I own a sensitione brass snare which I like a lot! //Simon

[@joshuahenninghim1588]

Awesome lesson! Was wondering what the name of this technique is called?

[@SebsBeenHere]

Jean Luc Ponty just chilling back there😎

[@ЕленаЯковлева-б6й]

Все понятно, но ничего не получается 😁

[@tipofelice]

Your approach to playing Be-Bop, would be interesting, thank you for asking.

[@Olivierbatteris]

great sound and excellent service, thank you

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Thanks a lot Olivier! Since when do you play drums? //Simon

[@demecquenemmarc5353]

hi..what is the role of the three fingers below the stick ?

[@Chercht]

And don't forget to put groovy HiHat accents in, like you did in your outro groove! 🤓

[@johnhunter6750]

if i’m not mistaken i see that for the strokes it starts with the shaft then the tip, i was doing wrong the entire time🤯

[@bozorenic9561]

I would like to learn how to play hi-hat with two hand.

[@benjiif_9690]

It is Istanbul Xist Brilliant Hihat or Natural?

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Hi Benji. It‘s a 13“ Brilliant followed by a 13“ Xist Dry Dark! Which one do you like better? //Simon

[@benjiif_9690]

Thanks, clearly the Brilliant. You would say this Hihat sounds like Zildjian K Hats ?

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Hmm..for K hats it maybe sounds a little to bright don‘t you think? Maybe they are more on the A Custom kinda side? //Simon

[@benjiif_9690]

@@ThomannsDrumBash I think the A Custom is much more brighter. The Xist has a good mix between dark and bright. I'll find they both Hats has a nice chick sound.

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

@@benjiif_9690 Yeah maybe. I‘m more on the Xist Dry Dark side of sound. I like that kinda trashy washy kinda sound :). //Simon

[@charlesbeauregard6856]

great lesson, love that hihat sound

[@tendingtropic7778]

very nice snare sound! what snare is it?

[@alessandrograzia3265]

Moeller technique.

[@edwardurbina]

is that the technique name or it have another one?

[@1olsendba]

Thank you!

[@thomasnappo6309]

Well done..

[@dnavega]

thank you man....going to practice, i want to play some of the ramones live songs

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Your very welcome! Let me know if I can help with something else! //Simon

[@dnavega]

@@ThomannsDrumBash thank you. For this practice, is it better to hold the stick with 4 or 5 fingers?

[@ramzesrama8391]

i literally Googled this yesterday 😆 thanks Simon

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

🙏🏻👍🏻 Anytime. What do you google Next? 😅😂 //Simon

[@ramzesrama8391]

@@ThomannsDrumBash how to set up hi hat with double kick pedal (hi hat is too far away from snare)? beginner stuff, You know

[@alainsyx1967]

@@ramzesrama8391 Use a hi hatstand with two legs and not with three. You can place the second bass pedal beside the hi hat

[@tipofelice]

Thank you! That was terrific. Great lesson!

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Thanks Tipofelice! Appreciate it. What would you be interested in as a next lesson? //Simon

[@5150kh]

What kind of cymbals are those?

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Hi. The Hi-Hats in this video are: 13“ Istanbul Agop Xist Brilliant 13“ Istanbul Agop Xist Dry Dark 16“ Meinl Foundry Reserve Which one do you like best? //Simon

[@5150kh]

@@ThomannsDrumBash I like the Brilliant best, but what sizes and type are the cymbals other than the hi-hats? Well played!

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Ah sorry. That’s a 18“ K Cluster Crash and a 21“ K Custom Special Dry Ride. //Simon

[@josephbourkedrums4218]

Great video! This really helped.

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Thanks Joseph. Glad I could help.What are you practicing at the moment besides hi-hat hand technique? //Simon

[@storminsea]

Great insight and very well demonstrated! The Thomann Bash lesson vids are mighty👍🥁🥁🥁

[@ThomannsDrumBash]

Thanks a lot Storminsea! Means a lot. Is there anything you‘d like to see in a future video? //Simon

[@codycoyote7046]

Holy fucking god get to the point this is why KZbin shorts exists.