Swing Hi-Hat Playing (Gene Krupa and Jo Jones)

[@PiotrBarcz]

I do the muting of the hi hat with my left hand while opening and closing it, it still cuts off instead of ringing but it isn't as stark of a cut off which is really nice. And of course, once you're actually playing with a band, it's like with drum ring, you won't hear it quite as much with all the instruments together.

[@dasglasperlenspiel10]

Excellent!! i have watched this technique used, and I have been frustrated by the choppiness of my own hi-hat playing. You have taught me something important!!!

[@kevindorn]

That's great to hear, thanks!

[@UPdan]

Thank you for bringing attention to the jazz hi hat. I’ve been thinking what jazz drummers can do to highlight their jazz playing and it always comes down to, “ who can make them dance, wins”. Why are all these girls getting millions of views not dancing to jazz drums and percussion but instead stuck with rock? Basics of jazz is 4 on the floor and 2 and 4 backbeat and they love jazz hi hat. About time jazz drummers took over the dance world and those millions of views in like 5 days.

[@michaelwaskiewicz1]

Excellent! You have a talent for clearly and simply explaining all of these things. Thanks for making these available, Kevin😁😁🔥🔥

[@kevindorn]

Thanks so much for watching them and for your kind comments!

[@davidipoole1765]

Again thanks for more insight on Gene’s playing. Keep making these videos Keven. I really enjoy listening and learning from you.

[@kevindorn]

Thanks, David!

[@davidipoole1765]

@@kevindorn sorry about misspelling your name Kevin. I guess that’s what happens when sending comments early in the morning. Lol

[@tmaddrummer]

Thanks and Blessings Kevin!

[@paulstuartsmith2224]

Spectacular video clip. This is a must for all drummers who crave the knowledge of swinging on drums!

[@kevindorn]

Thank you, Paul!

[@paulegron7561]

Great video, Kevin. This is stuff you can't get in books! While we're commenting on the artwork on your wall: I particularly love that modern piece on the left.

[@kevindorn]

Thanks, Paul! Yes, minimalism! 😜

[@shanenichols1052]

It’s “Untitled “ and worth millions.

[@swingyoucats]

Kevin's back! And so is the thermos! We're thankful on all counts.

[@SAHBfan]

Where is the thermos? 🤔

[@swingyoucats]

@@SAHBfan On the record cover behind Kevin, JAMMIN' AT CONDON'S, Cliff Leeman's thermos is next to his bass drum.

[@SAHBfan]

@@swingyoucats Ah... I see. Thank you!

[@kevindorn]

@@SAHBfan And for anyone interested, I have it on good authority that Cliff Leeman had vodka and orange juice in that thermos!

[@SAHBfan]

@@kevindorn - Thanks for the tip, if it makes me play even a little bit like Cliff Leeman, I'll definitely give that one a try!

[@robertstein2101]

Great video! Very informative Kevin.

[@kevindorn]

Thanks, Robert!

[@kennethtaylor964]

I understand the tube of those old hi-hats was made of nickel. That metal has a different sound than steel.

[@kevindorn]

Some of those older stands really had a beautiful sound!

[@vipermad358]

The older stands seem to be of a thinner tubing, as well, which contributes to the nice ring. I use an old hihat stand on gigs MAINLY for that sound, even though it’s a little more precarious than my newer stands.

[@joefisk4448]

Thank you

[@drumstudiomonchengladbach8131]

Thank you very much for this great tutorial. Unfortunately, - in MY opnion - the dull sound of your HH spoils the enjoyment. But I guess that sound is necessary to recreate the old sound. Sound is a matter of personal taste and that's a good thing. Otherwise life would be boring. Keep on doing your great work!

[@kevindorn]

Sorry you don't like the sound of the hi-hats, but thanks for watching! :)

[@drumstudiomonchengladbach8131]

@@kevindorn Hello Kevin; I like, love and enjoy your tutorials VERY much and I like that the fact, that you are trying to recreate the OLD sound! In these old times, drummers never had a great choice of various cymbal sounds. The fact, that "I" prefer another sound(s) for "MY" HiHats does not mean, that I'm not enjoying and loving YOUR tutorials! SOUND always is a very personal matter! Please keep on doing your great tutorials, FOR ME your tutorials teach a lot from where our "art" is coming from1 Whoops; of course I know that "modern" rhythms and "grooves" are deeply rooted in west african traditions! Please keep on doing your great tutorials. thanx

[@kevindorn]

@@drumstudiomonchengladbach8131 I agree, sound is very subjective and it would be boring if we all liked the same thing. Thank you for the kind words! They are very much appreciated!

[@goldenbrush1782]

i like to see the difference between david schwimmer and ross geller

[@kevindorn]

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