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Summary: A drummer demonstrates how to play 8th note high hat lifts on the downbeats of beats 2 and 3 in this free beginners drum lesson on 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: Alright. So, here we go. We've got our high hat list on the downbeat of two and three. This is what it's going to sound like. Watch what's going on with the feet, how they're interacting with the hands, alright? We're at 80 bpm. Okay, make sense? Again, mechanically, it's going to be the same as your beats four to one, okay? So, let's do it together. I'll count you in. Here we go, one, two, ready, play. Okay, making sense so far? Slow it down if you need to, practice it on your own, come back to us for this next clip."
eHow Article: How to Play High Hat Lifts on Beats 2 & 3: Part 2