Jeff Hamilton - Hi Hat Technique at Memphis Drum Shop

Jeff demonstrates his unique Hi Hat playing technique. Check out the Hammertone cymbal sets Jeff recorded for myCymbal.com: memphisdrumshop...

[@manysnakes]

I feel like I owe Jeff some money for this lesson.

[@mohdamiruddinsulaiman1383]

I totally agree with you.

[@anthonynunyabizness9989]

That last tip about the opening up the hi hat on everything but the 2 and 4 was a real eye opener for me, I know I do that personally. Thank you so much good sir.

[@TJ-eq6dl]

The words of a World Class Drummer go a long way,Thanks.

[@CharlesTPrimm]

Great stuff, thank you Mr. H!

[@beatriceb4013]

true artist

[@StraightNoChaser86]

Both techniques are good for different situations.

[@hottdrummer]

Wonderful! Thank you!

[@paulcombs-bomuse6172]

The sound of this decnique makes me think of Jo Jones, which may be the point. Further reference look up videos of Jones, and of Max Roach’s tribute to Jones where he plays a long solo on the high-hat.

[@dennydee]

lovely

[@kibuuh]

after my fourth video on this technique i finally got it D:

[@AmandaDalDrums]

Great!

[@ellakonga]

I needed that information! I was always bothered by the accents on 1 and 3, while playing swing on the hihat.

[@terrydrums]

Hell, JH could play the KAZOO and just own us all!!

[@jonashellborg8320]

I’ve been very drawn to this type of concept lately - what could you do with just one drum, or one cymbal? Very cool lesson, Jeff!

[@macvoutie]

So far ten dopes don't get it. How could someone not heed the drumming advice of a master player is beyond me.

[@cesarestrada2390]

HEY HARVEY WEINSTEIN?!!!