Summary: The high hat is the timekeeper of the drum kit. Learn how to play it well with a side German grip in this free video.
Joel began his official study of music in middle school, and went on to immerse himself in every music making opportunity. After high school, his focus narrowed to the drum kit and he...read more
"JOEL SIEGEL: We move on to German, cover them briefly. We're still on the side of the hi-hat, and we're going to do the upstroke, the downstroke, and the full stroke. Here's what they sound and look like. Now German downstroke, as you might remember when I talked about earlier, the approach on the drum itself, the same goes for the hi-hat. This is going to be really your most accented hit, especially when it comes to the side of the hi-hat, that's going to be your biggest sound."
eHow Article: How to Play a High Hat with a Side German Grip