The hi-hat sound is possibly the most used and abused part of the drum set. While other parts of the instrument are generally played with the hands or the feet, the hi-hat is played with both—the ...

Whether it is jazz, soft rock or metal, any drummer needs a pair of hi-hats to deliver the unmistakable sound of brass timekeeping. Used in combination with at least a snare and a kick drum, a hi-hat ...

However, some of these nuances can be difficult to discern as they are, by their nature, brief and/or subtle within the playing context. And yet their presence can offer a groove a quality and sense ...