I love the way you talk about controlling the hi-hat as being what your left foot was made to do .. like it's a basic part of the created order that the human left foot was made for controlling the hi-hat. Which, of course, is exactly the case.
Thank you in demonstrating this technique on your left foot and the angle of your strikes with your stick. I have been using the wrong angle not getting the sound I wanted to hear from the high-hat. Now my sounds are right in the pocket of what I want to hear while I play. Watching this was such a game changer for me, so thank you on perfecting my technique from watching this. So thank you!
Great lesson Stephen i have always had an issue with hi-hat so this tutorial has opened up new possibilities for me and will get to work on it straight away, many thanks Stephen your lessons are valuable to everyone.
Another inspiring video. Super impressed with your articulate content and most of all the positive, cheerful and encouraging demeanour you present in all your videos. Thank you and Well done Sir!
Thanks for explaining these nuances on the Hi Hat Stephen! I have spent the last 4-5 years basically working on my right foot/Kit coordination and neglecting my left foot, partially because I have an e-kit setup. I now am working on my left foot and there are so many different positions to learn, along with left/right foot coordination issues. What you explain is never taught in any of the other You-Tube videos out there. Kudos to you and thanks for all you do!
This was once again an amazing lesson! I've known all '4' of these sounds and my left foot is able to get open-note sounds. But I just never paid attention to the varying sounds. I surely will practice these sounds and even more. I think I also need to practice the stick placement on the hats. And lastly thank you Stephen for this very nice lesson
Great video, thanks for explaining what foot and stick techniques to use to get each sound! I really needed that to understand how to get the sounds I hear but couldn't reproduce. I missed some harder playing on the 4th open sound though. I was expecting some punk rock at the end or smthg to hear that sound shine, but it didn't happen!
Thanks for sharing your expertise. As I watched your video I took a screenshot of your kit from the above perspective. I then went to my kit and positioned my hats in the same position relative to my snare. Lastly, I noticed that my hats were not quite far enough apart in the open position so I made that adjustment. I look forward to starting your 30 day coordination program. Thanks again, Stephen.
Generous, practical and a talented communicator. Thanks for all this Stephen!! By the way, I'm mostly a #2 user, sometimes a #3 (for now I used #4 only in the intro of Oasis' Supersonic...)
I’ve noticed that I have to be conscious of simply relaxing my left leg and foot. I tend to play tighter sounds with my heel elevated too high. Taking the time to adjust the seat height on a house kit seems to be key for me.
I love the way you model everything, but those big slippers really block the fine detail in your footwork. Could be easier for everyone to make out with the signature comfy slippers.
I love the way you talk about controlling the hi-hat as being what your left foot was made to do .. like it's a basic part of the created order that the human left foot was made for controlling the hi-hat. Which, of course, is exactly the case.
Thank you in demonstrating this technique on your left foot and the angle of your strikes with your stick. I have been using the wrong angle not getting the sound I wanted to hear from the high-hat. Now my sounds are right in the pocket of what I want to hear while I play. Watching this was such a game changer for me, so thank you on perfecting my technique from watching this. So thank you!
This really helped me understanding the decay and tones on my drum machine
Awesome video. Super informative and clear for a beginner drummer. The nuances of the 4 hi-hat sounds are much easier to differentiate.
Great lesson Stephen i have always had an issue with hi-hat so this tutorial has opened up new possibilities for me and will get to work on it straight away, many thanks Stephen your lessons are valuable to everyone.
Another inspiring video. Super impressed with your articulate content and most of all the positive, cheerful and encouraging demeanour you present in all your videos. Thank you and Well done Sir!
Great lesson. There are not many vids out about the hi hat . Steven has done several. So thanks to my Non Glorious Bruh.
Always helpful in my worship drummer journey, that i started latter in life God bless you Stephen
Same here, I was 40 when I started worship drumming, I'm 46 now.
Thanks for explaining these nuances on the Hi Hat Stephen! I have spent the last 4-5 years basically working on my right foot/Kit coordination and neglecting my left foot, partially because I have an e-kit setup. I now am working on my left foot and there are so many different positions to learn, along with left/right foot coordination issues. What you explain is never taught in any of the other You-Tube videos out there. Kudos to you and thanks for all you do!
This was once again an amazing lesson!
I've known all '4' of these sounds and my left foot is able to get open-note sounds. But I just never paid attention to the varying sounds. I surely will practice these sounds and even more. I think I also need to practice the stick placement on the hats. And lastly thank you Stephen for this very nice lesson
Good advice on overtighten the top cymbal.... thanks
Great video, thanks for explaining what foot and stick techniques to use to get each sound! I really needed that to understand how to get the sounds I hear but couldn't reproduce.
I missed some harder playing on the 4th open sound though. I was expecting some punk rock at the end or smthg to hear that sound shine, but it didn't happen!
Thanks for sharing your expertise. As I watched your video I took a screenshot of your kit from the above perspective. I then went to my kit and positioned my hats in the same position relative to my snare. Lastly, I noticed that my hats were not quite far enough apart in the open position so I made that adjustment. I look forward to starting your 30 day coordination program. Thanks again, Stephen.
Good tutorial man
Generous, practical and a talented communicator. Thanks for all this Stephen!! By the way, I'm mostly a #2 user, sometimes a #3 (for now I used #4 only in the intro of Oasis' Supersonic...)
I use The Jay Schellen Rocking Independance Method mostly.
I’ve noticed that I have to be conscious of simply relaxing my left leg and foot. I tend to play tighter sounds with my heel elevated too high. Taking the time to adjust the seat height on a house kit seems to be key for me.
I only feel train wreck when I play Everlong live 😅. That song is dangerous on the drums.
Stephen, thank you so much for this very interesting and informative tutorial. I’m heading down to my set right now.
Hi-Hats are where I really struggle getting inbetween sounds and chics and splashes. I cant get them consistently. But I keep practicing.
Jay Schellen Rocking Independance Method
Thanks, 2 and 3 but i want to be able to use any i want seamlessly.
i assure you the talent doesn't come from the slippers but there comfy while playing 😁
What are your thoughts on metal drummers and the use of a clutch on the hats?
Clutches steal from your ability to play precise.
@@mrmisfit635 Interesting. I hadn't really thought of that issue. Thanks!
I'm definitely a train wreck 😂🥁
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I love the way you model everything, but those big slippers really block the fine detail in your footwork. Could be easier for everyone to make out with the signature comfy slippers.