The COOLEST Hi-Hat Trick Around 🥁

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[@brettclurdrums]

Hey guys! I didn't expect this video to get so many views. It was a short low-effort thing made for Instagram originally. I know the camera angle here is bad, but I can’t delete the video because the KZbin algorithm is boosting it too much. I do have a full video on this idea on my channel that breaks it down extensively, along with other cool hi-hat ideas. Here's the link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJrRnHyPa9SUepo

[@piffpirates]

I love doing this, it to much effort to open my left shoulder as a right handed drummer as well:) thanks Ill check out your channel for a better angle or explanation 🙂

[@Spike_365]

Ye

[@R-Mc-3]

Yo, that advanced drum beat is top class

[@srbelnappa]

Yea dude . The original angle it’s just an illusion . Good update

[@Xanderviceory]

are you hitting the bottom of the high hat with the snare hand?

[@jimmyjuju]

I need the "here's how an idiot can do it" version. Thanks.

[@GuyNamedSean]

So, you need to hold the stick so that it's kinda loose in your hand, with your index and middle fingers cradling it from underneath. You have to move your wrist a bit, but most of the motion is flicking the stick down by rapidly pulling up with your middle finger. Your index becomes the fulcrum and the stick is a lever. Since your middle finger is right next to the fulcrum, you barely need to pull with it to make the stick snap down really fast, especially if you hold near to the middle of the stick so it's well balanced in your hand.

[@bakerfam1000]

Best comment honestly sums up this stupid “30 second unmusical BS drum content”

[@rafikbukkeryusha4690]

@MF YA SILLY it's the best angle possible in order to understand the motion here, if you have ears to hear

[@dobydaplug8502]

@@GuyNamedSean perfect comment

[@DS-kf2bb]

😂😂

[@cougarsgoalie1]

That snare sound 🔥

[@kelvin513]

Tight and dry

[@juanzulu1318]

Close to the crisp sound of an M4 5.56mm shot😉

[@lucasbosco2160]

@@juanzulu1318 😎

[@MrFivepointfivesix]

You're right it's a great sounding snare nice warm deep crisp is probably a DW

[@DomDC55]

It sounds amazing. I'm just curious as to how tight those skins are, because that's a fat snare.

[@lancejackson239]

Bro your set is tuned, miced, and mixed perfectly (chefs kiss) ✨🤌🏾

[@llRoBoBinHoll]

It’s literally just a room mic😂

[@kujob6442]

@@llRoBoBinHollI think he was high when he wrote that😂

[@Watsonanaim]

But let's learn these "tricks" in context. What he's doing is using a down, rebound and controlled stroke, to get this effect. When you learn the proper sticking, you can incorporate it all over the kit. Not just in a specific area like this.

[@lopezfam7317]

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[@lopezfam7317]

Dios te bendiga y Dios bendiga a Todos los que estan leyendo esto! Deseo que tengan un hermoso dia! Buscad a Dios mientras pueda ser hallado! Jesus es el camino y el unico camino y regresa pronto! Recuerda cuando te sientas que no eres amado... el mayor sacrificio se hizo por amor! EL SUICIDIO NUNCA ES LA RESPUESTA! Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna. S. Juan 3:16 RVR1960 La paga del pecado es muerte (infierno) pero Cristo pagó nuestra deuda en la cruz para nuestra salvacion! Debemos volvernos a Dios y apartarnos de nuestros caminos pecaminosos, confesar que Jesús es el Señor y creer con nuestro corazón que fue resucitado de entre los muertos por Dios, y debemos de ser bautizados en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo y vivir por Su palabra y mandamientos! Confia que Dios ayudara con el resto! Busca a Dios, antes de que sea muy tarde! Hoy podria ser tu ultimo dia en la tierra! Que tengas un hermoso dia!

[@JayJonahJaymeson]

@@Boognish_ Well obviously. Most people aren't drummers.

[@irishfitz]

@@Boognish_ ghost notes, there's your nugget, go research. So entitled. Thank you OP for mentioning the context. This does expand on the topic and will help those who are open to learning.

[@scottashe984]

I play strictly using only tricks. I only use typical movements to connect my tricks. Good for learning and practice.

[@ligmabellz7192]

That Advanced something serious 😂🔥

[@AnwaarsTarot]

Sounds cool but we have no idea what you're doing. Maybe exain? Reposition your camera maybe?

[@prestonscott9676]

I can't tell what the trick is.

[@vader_5783]

What the hell does 'flick it' mean

[@Chrishum]

That’s one hell of a jump from intermediate to advanced! Had my sticks on my bed playing along and was hyped with how easy the first two were. Third just made my mind go numb 😂 maybe I need to go to my actual kit to try it

[@lucasrobertson8223]

To be fair… there’s a big difference between intermediate and advanced drummers. Even to compare low intermediate with high intermediate, or from mid intermediate with low advanced

[@mortenfrosthansen84]

A view from above, would perhaps make it more easy to learn.. Not sure if you hit it underneath or on top. But it looks cool... the Bonham shuffle and Rosanna half time shuffle.. here we come

[@ILikeWafflz]

He's hitting the top.

[@youngdrowsy_]

@@ILikeWafflz I’m still not seeing it 🤣

[@ILikeWafflz]

​@@youngdrowsy_ The best thing I can think of to explain it is to try watching at 0.5x speed and noting the hi-hat sound plays as his stick is going down.

[@TupDigital]

​@@ILikeWafflz how do you play a shorts vid at different speed?

[@ILikeWafflz]

@@TupDigital I use a "youtube shorts block" extension. You can also do this manually by replacing the "shorts" in the URL with "watch".

[@JayBigDadyCy]

Learning backsticking is such a game changer 🔥🔥

[@TomCoppell]

Those drums sound so nice. Studio quality

[@erikcox8749]

As a drummer I thank you, I've played drums for over 20 years and never used that, so thanks bro. I'm from the States but I'm so appreciative of seeing this I'll say thanks mate!✌️💙

[@TheDillonater]

Learned this watching Matt Garstka. It saves you a lot more time than you would think, especially when you’re playing fast 😅

[@gitgeronimo9375]

Awesome! Can you do a video slowing down the advanced version?

[@jakubhladik5898]

I’ve been doing this for 15 years. Love it. I was never sure if others were doing it. If anyone doesn’t get what he’s doing from the angle; all you do is hit the high hat with your left hand without un-crossing your arms. Just keep it where it is naturally.

[@curtisortega9057]

Dude I swear I did this one day by accident and was like WHOA! years later I find this video, epic vid dude, expert level finesse on the last one!

[@Hella-cones]

For those who want an explanation- he’s using his snare drum hand to hit the bottom of the high hat and make his patterns a little more flavorful, it’s more of a life hack than a flashy trick.

[@CyrilViXP]

Aaah…

[@liamjagoe260]

Mm I don’t think he’s hitting the bottom I think he’s still striking the edge downwards

[@jacobstravail]

Looks like he was playing the drums for TLC waterfalls on that second

[@Coonass]

The SNAP in that snare is outta pocket🔥🔥

[@adamfurness8824]

Ahh, don't worry, I'm sure they'll do better next time...

[@zacharyghast9695]

I think this just comes naturally as you get better at minimalizing your movements.

[@zblug985]

My thoughts exactly, it comes naturally as you progress. Happy someone said it !

[@dddave0]

I loved Intermediate beat 😍

[@chrisursogmail]

I’ve been playing drums for like 30 years and I keep watching it I’m like wait what how how

[@Mattyouyous]

Slaying it bro… good to see SA musicians taking things to the next level 🇿🇦

[@christopherkeller5564]

It's also cool - and makes certain things easier - to play the hats with your left hand. Adding add'l notes on the hh with your right hand is then fairly simple

[@parkerfitness7173]

This made me realize I’m still beginner drummer 😂🥲😭😢

[@rhymer2k]

Me too...after 12 years playing 😢

[@redscetch8384]

The second example though 😏

[@Hconinja]

Omg, first time seeing people doing this trick on the Internet, never ever thought it would be in like a tips kind of video, props to you bro lol.

[@jasminepearman5960]

This is really good my son is playing the drum thank you.

[@luplaysgeetar]

last groove is so sick

[@AverageIntelligenceProductions]

I see what you did with the second demonstration 😏

[@iammaxhammer]

I thought I was the only one 😂

[@bryanmcneil9872]

Those hit hats sound so fresh and so clean clean clean

[@DeanMk1]

That IS a neat trick. Never seen that before. Thanks.

[@matoflynn]

Snare sounds sick

[@KevinJones-qr2jh]

Touch of Class. I'm subscribing right NOW

[@dgomez6778]

that last groove, absolutely obessesed, been practicing it for atleast a week or two

[@honeyandabsinthemusic4439]

Your snare smacks! 💛🖤💛

[@Waltuh.69]

I’m also a drummer so this helps a lot, I used to use a lot of arm and now I’m doing something called the molar technique which uses a bit of arm but this seems much easier

[@prabhath4979]

Bass drum and snare drum sounding .perfect dudeeee fabulous sounding.....

[@JayRev_Music]

This is hot advice! Great stuff and studio practice info!! Excellent, mate!

[@i-am-mitch-lucker262]

intermediate: nostalgia from darker days, scouring a black and orange website

[@davidawhiters4923]

The set sounds fire .!

[@LarryDenton-ub2up]

The snare sounds so freaking good

[@Spike_365]

I like this, this is quite fun to do

[@akdodd81]

That’s pretty cool thanks. Very helpful!

[@neilhowes4215]

That's sick bro I'm practicing that today for sure

[@austinsatterfield4981]

I actually have a 10 tight stack right under my high hat for this exact purpose then one on the left side of the hat for when both hands or on hat

[@cbro777]

Looks epic? Sounds epic!

[@CarlDoucet-jm5kq]

Thank you vers mutch for the tips sir

[@ryuman757]

Had to rewatch it a few times to double check wtf I'm looking at 🤣🔥

[@westoneuler4065]

I first saw this done by Larnell Lewis on Drumeo, and it blew my mind. Been doing it ever since.

[@TeeRql]

this sounds amazing

[@chadkent1241]

Awesome snare sound

[@snickers6125]

The advanced one is fun to play

[@Dzeroed]

I tried doing that when I played drums before switching to guitar, made some pretty interesting beats indeed

[@eddiewilkins5252]

All comes down to the paradiddle😎

[@Johnny.43]

AMAZING!!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!

[@tikihaunanicole1051]

Yes 👏 these tricks actually help your body center better and you will have more controlled movements.

[@v.stanleisenring8882]

I use that technique all the time but that last part you did was just badass. I'm going to have to do my homework for that one

[@Akun-hy6ug]

Nice Snare sound 🤍

[@bliiizy3081]

this is dope af

[@gibby3350]

I use this all the time 🔥

[@objectjon9015]

The advanced one looks like the sticks playing off each other while also hitting the hi-hat. Just looks plain cool

[@shekelsworth]

I thought you were gonna rick roll me with the PHUB sound

[@cherymk33]

😂😂😂😂😂 me too man😅

[@geraldmitchell9168]

THAT IS SO GOOD!!!!!

[@josuealejandrorojasrestrep2577]

That sounds very cool!!

[@Kid_astro]

Did this accidentally once and now I use it all the time 😂

[@low_end_venture]

Very Steve Gadd, I love it!!!

[@starfilledsky2810.]

I feel like this video let me into the secret wizard's club and the wizards are telling me all their cool sorcery secrets

[@coolben1]

WOWWW🤩🤩 you’re so good

[@davidwilliams4752]

I didn't even know this was a thing I've just been doing it ever since I was a kid it's really affective and looks way cooler

[@thomaslorusso2568]

Awesome dude!!

[@korymangum3836]

That IS pretty cool! Thanks! Edit: you know, now I’m going to try flicking everything to see how it sounds.

[@hardygaming3454]

The last one sounds like it’s straight out of driver 3

[@user-jn4vk3ri1w]

This is an old jazz technic played back in the 60's, 70's, 80's & 90''s especially with Steve Gadd, Harvey Mason & the badass Vinnie Colaiuta & many others. Instead we executed this & a whole lot of other little smooth tricks by using the one & only Traditional Grip like it should be played with.

[@onneilekatse1620]

Love it, really helpful 👌😉

[@darkallyrecordings4931]

Dude, thats amazing! So simple. Suprised this isnt in a lesson video.

[@booger68]

What snare head is that? It sounds SOOO GOOD 🤤

[@stevenbonilla5906]

I'm from Puerto Rico, i really like allá your videos, súper useful ando straight to they grain.

[@mydixienormous5746]

Been playing since I was 8 yrs old and have never even thought about trying this 😂 well, time to wake up the neighbors with some rimshots

[@rexroyal1499]

I tried this my neighbours started to complain

[@georgitiholov1306]

Great position of the camera!

[@hadifelani]

Love that snare

[@dylonbangss2804]

Omg that last beat was so hard dude.

[@RoisinT2]

And nice! 🤤

[@Handles-R-Lame]

Sarcasm lol

[@waltervelmonte2129]

Your the best teacher bro Love it♥️

[@rcala1980]

yea bro get it!

[@MorrisChannel4]

Works when trying to do white zombie covers!

[@matthewcurtis4083]

Great job.

[@cjams115]

That second groove that filthy

[@brandonallen5294]

Learned this years ago in church. Great trick though 👍🏾

[@bentheturntableguy182]

Those hi hats sound beautiful 👌

[@anthonybaxter2817]

Learned this in 98 an to this day it has opened a wide range of chops

[@therealpatcorr]

Sounds badass

[@markr.devereux3385]

That set sounds like a studio level isolated track. Very nice

[@tyronnfields7945]

Snare sounds nice...

[@mattsmith1425]

Dude you’re videos are rad thanks for sharing with all of is

[@nedalrabadi1]

Great help thans man

[@hymiecamp]

That’s exactly why a acoustic hi hat is way better then a electric. I have a Roland at church. It is nice and I can’t change the hi hat to just about anything but I feel like I lose immediate control. Same with cymbals I can make them sound so many different ways depending on how I hit it. But with electronic I got bell middle rim only and well if I hit it lighter isn’t as loud but it’s really limited

[@aliyahumurphy4654]

Yooo! How dont I know this Bro just earned a sub💯👍