Drum Lesson: Getting the Most From Your Hi-Hat Foot

Get Your Free DRUM! Mag Pack ► pro.drummagazine.com/free-dru... One easily overlooked aspect of drumming is the versatility the hi-hat provides to the drum set. While we maintain a healthy regimen of hand exercises and bass drum technique development, the hi-hat foot gets the least amount of attention. This neglect can lead to bad posture, imbalanced weight distribution from the throne, and limited ability to produce subtle sonic changes necessary for being a well-rounded drummer.
Starting with the basic concept of pressure with your hi-hat foot on the pedal, one simple exercise is to slowly raise and lower your foot on the pedal (heel down) at an even pace. Allow yourself to feel where the tension appears. Notice if any other part of your body tenses up, even when idle, when doing this. Perhaps your toes are curling up in your shoe, or maybe there is tension in your mouth. You want to recognize this and do your best to undo the tension while performing this exercise.
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[@Suprmassive]

I lose balance so much when I’m trying to do time keeping with hihat foot, this helps a lot!

[@nylophone5730]

Thanks for that. Lots of teachers go straight to showing different patterns to play with the hit hat foot. What we all really need are lessons on how to use the foot well

[@bhaveshsolanki6485]

Great lesson, us drummers always like to run before we can walk and often overlook these important fundamentals/mechanics!

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I just ran across your online article for this drum lesson. I have been looking for some info on this exact subject. This will really help me out and thanks for sharing!

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