The Traditional Jazz Hi Hat Rhythm

In this video I demonstrate the traditional Hi Hat rhythm as well as other Jazz Hi Hat techniques. I show you two contrasting sets of Hi Hats, a 15" 1950's set of K Zildjians and a more modern set of 13" Sabian HH regular Hi Hats.
The kit I am using is a Gretsch Catalina Elite set from the early 1990's. I use this as my portable practice kit.
The sizes are:
16" BD, 12" and 14" toms and a Slingerland Brass 12" x 6.5 " snare.
The cymbals I demonstrate in the video are:
21" 1940's K Zildjian 2200 Grams
21" Istanbul Special Edition Jazz Ride 2150 Grams
18" 1950's K Zildjian 1550 Grams
15" 1950's K Zildjian Hi Hats Top 700 grams/Bottom 1000 grams
13" Sabian HH Regular Hi Hats Top 620 grams/ Bottom 840 grams
I am using 2 Sennheiser MKH 80 Microphones for overheads and a AKG D112 on the Bass Drum

[@MikeWalshDrums]

I feel I can speak for all drummers in saying that we are lucky to have your KZbin channel Rick! I know that anytime I watch one of your videos I am going to learn something and I'm going to be inspired to go practice! Thanks for the continued great content!!!!

[@davidhelbig4049]

Really true

[@philipgregorysougles1744]

Well, I'm not a drummer and I started playing drums lately to improve my overall musical skills, but I can understand subtle difference from good to better to great etc. Your playing is top class, every phrase is a lesson cause there's simply so much information in almost every note

[@PiotrBarcz]

I LOVE the dark and wide hi hat cymbals, they have such a THICK tone, perfect for the swing music from the 1930s and 40s. The brighter ones are OK but I'm a sucker for the big ones.

[@turnitback5243]

Your command of the drum kit is something I cannot even dream of attaining. I enjoy trying, though.

[@Noway-sg8md]

hows it coming along? keep drumming and keep dreaming \m/

[@pimvcollem]

Great lesson’ thanks!

[@neilf5961]

Switched from medium weight Zildjians to some lighter Mel Lewis hats and it made a HUGE difference on how easy it was to play this stuff.

[@RobAbfallDrums]

I never really played Jazz until just recently and just in a few weeks I have found how much I don’t know about playing drums. I stumbled upon your video and what a great stumble! Thank you for expertise, and beautiful drumming!

[@rickdior]

Thanks Rob

[@carlosdrums97]

Amazing skills, feeling, dynamics, sound quality... Everything here on your channel is perfect! Thank you for your lessons!! 😎🥁

[@k.f.241]

Great cimbals and very responsive hi hats! 👋🏻👌🏻

[@BRANDRUMZ]

Time to work on my hats. Gave me some cool new ideas!

[@jimbarcelona1078]

Great really enjoyed that Rick. Thanks Buddy Rich was a great one with the hihat .

[@magohipnosis]

I'm glad I found this channel! Your sound is amazinnggggggg

[@tonysaporito8880]

Excellent demonstration on the hats. I always learn something from your channel. Thank you.

[@donaldlang3537]

This my 2nd video I have watched on you Rick. Very helpful and great drumming. Thanks for the info

[@Ds_Drums]

Oh man, what a great vid. You busted me, over the years I realize my hi hat work has gotten lazy. I go practice this stuff to be better jazz man. Thanks for sharing your talents, Rick!

[@tobiasts9281]

Erstklassig wie immer !!

[@Abos_Studio]

Good shit

[@celticpridedrums]

oo this guy can play

[@charliecontrino1626]

Love those 15's!

[@edski115]

Wow!!!. .that's all I can come up with at the moment - but. . .ya.... wow!

[@bobweber4140]

Great lesson thankyou

[@ilovemapledrumsspaun4083]

Incredible

[@victormarshall9765]

Excellent presentation and tutorial. Great work as always Rick

[@elforeigner3260]

God level 😀😀😀

[@markcrocker2115]

❤

[@gerryculloty4770]

Excellent! :-)

[@mariogustavo6346]

Yeah,Rick have the secret to play at a high level all the Styles of music,from a cha-cha,jazz...to symphonic orchestra!!

[@larrbrown7277]

Another killer video,love it

[@johndiraimo1444]

Excellent... thanks Rick!

[@johnnyxmusic]

The control!!!

[@armengevorkian5008]

many thanks, mazing stuff!

[@josephbradetich1560]

Thanks Rick Merry chrismas!

[@rickdior]

Same to you Joe

[@Noway-sg8md]

0:55 when youve developed this level of speed and control while making it seem effortless, as if youre playing slow, thats the sign of a true gangster on the set!

[@martinleicht5911]

Well done !! 🍺 😎 👍

[@elithepitbulldog2209]

Another stellar video. Now I’ve got some work to do in the drum shed. By the way, those hi hats are beautiful in every way!

[@ThePumaHiFi]

🏆 Rick Champion

[@jarrahdrum]

You sound amazing

[@bobweber4140]

Lol I’ve been doin it wrong thank you so much sir

[@Nivej8180]

Everything sounds great! Playing/tones. What mics are you using for the overheads/cymbal spot mics?

[@rickdior]

That info is in the video description if you click on the arrow. Thanks

[@Bigsbeee]

Hey Rick - I just picked up a pair of Vintage 13'' Zildjian hat's - top is 1930's and a feather weight 454g. Bottom later 1940's Trans Stamp, also under 500g. They sound delicious with my old Radio King set. Top hat is slightly warped - is this common on such old hat's ? Also where do you stand on tilting bottom hat ? Absolutely mega playing my friend.

[@rickdior]

Congrats on the new cymbals. I always use the tilter at a slight angle

[@buggzo]

Any chance you can demo those mkh mic's on an acoustic guitar for me? Hard to find examples these days

[@rickdior]

Listen to any old Telarc recording with guitar. That's what your hearing.

[@micd1397]

You didnt happen to buy those 15 inch K hats from a guy in New York. They sound so much like the ones i owned and sold to anfellow in NY a cuople years ago. I bought them from Luciano Paroni who was Roberto Spizzichinos rep in Europe.

[@micd1397]

Anyways, you play them better !

[@rickdior]

No They were given to me by a well known jazz drummer many years ago in NYC and he was the original owner. Thanks

[@bobweber4140]

What hi hats are those please

[@rickdior]

Old K 15's from the 1950's