🥁 Intermediate Hi-Hat Control: Opening on Snare & Bass Drum (Intermediate Lesson #1)

In this lesson we move beyond beginner open and closed hi-hats and start developing intermediate hi-hat control.

You’ll learn how to open and close the hi-hat not just with the bass drum, but also on the snare drum (and both!), introducing more independence, coordination and musical options.

This is the next step after basic open/closed hi-hat patterns and forms the start of a new intermediate level playlist.

Perfect for drummers who are comfortable with the basics and ready to add more control, texture and expression to their playing.

🎯 What you’ll learn:
• Quick recap of open/closed technique using the bass drum
• Breakdown of the open/closed technique using the snare
• Adding 2x open/closed hi-hats per bar
• Adding a 4 beat dance groove to your feel and play

🕒 Chapters:
00:00 Start/Intro
00:18 Recap of the open/closed hi-hat technique on the bass drum
00:40 Breakdown of open/closed hi-hats using the snare
02:20 Mixing open/closed hihats on bass + snare drums
02:31 Adding 2x open/closed hi-hats on the snare per bar
03:20 Introducing 4x straight bass drums (nice dance groove!)
03:58 Applying your skills in PRACTISE + PERFORMANCE modes
04:42 Outro

🥁 Drum lessons to support your learning:
Beginner open/closed hi-hats using the bass drum -    • 🥁 Unlock Beginner Hi-Hat Control And Say "...  

Here's a link to our "Beginner Drum Lessons" playlist:    • Beginner Drum Lessons - DLD Drum School  

Here's a link to our "Intermediate Drum Lessons" playlist:    • Intermediate Drum Lessons - DLD Drum School  

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