Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
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Most drummers are trying harder than they need to in order to play quickly & smoothly on their hats - especially when playing a one-handed 16th pattern like you hear in “Africa” or “Rosanna.” And the result is a clumsy, cumbersome feel that just doesn’t work.
But the solution to this is simple…
I was stuck on this too at one time, until I discovered something that all the pros were doing with their hihats that I WASN’T.
Today I’m teaching you “The 2-point hihat adjustment that makes the biggest difference in your sound”, so that your hihat playing will sound better even in the next 15 minutes. The feel Jeff Porcaro creates in “Africa” will become much more achievable for you after today. YOU CAN DO THIS.
Check out these recent lessons to go deeper:
“The Beginner mistake making your HIHAT 16ths choppy”
youtu.be/XcHRM8z3Vb4?si=ZgbDzKX6eJ8EkkEn
“How to set up your hihats (for the absolute BEGINNER)”
youtu.be/6HjPHHTEKF4?si=iMCjuVtM98FhdN3f
“Play hihat barks AT WILL with this triplet exercise”
youtu.be/1C01XmjfnNg?si=x4Kpf-p_Kb7s8xNc
I believe that ANYONE can learn the drums, and I believe you’re far more capable of becoming a great drummer than you think you are. Don’t sell yourself short! SUBSCRIBE for more Non Glamorous videos that get straight to the point of solving drumming frustration. Stay Non Glamorous, Everyone!
Check out thenonglamorousdrummer.com for more content, including free e-guides designed to fast-track your drumming progress!
→ Grow faster by KNOWING WHAT TO PRACTICE! Download the free, 30-mins-a-day beginner’s PDF guide for automatic & quick growth: thenonglamorousdrummer.com/knowwhattopractice
Most drummers are trying harder than they need to in order to play quickly & smoothly on their hats - especially when playing a one-handed 16th pattern like you hear in “Africa” or “Rosanna.” And the result is a clumsy, cumbersome feel that just doesn’t work.
But the solution to this is simple…
I was stuck on this too at one time, until I discovered something that all the pros were doing with their hihats that I WASN’T.
Today I’m teaching you “The 2-point hihat adjustment that makes the biggest difference in your sound”, so that your hihat playing will sound better even in the next 15 minutes. The feel Jeff Porcaro creates in “Africa” will become much more achievable for you after today. YOU CAN DO THIS.
Check out these recent lessons to go deeper:
“The Beginner mistake making your HIHAT 16ths choppy”
youtu.be/XcHRM8z3Vb4?si=ZgbDzKX6eJ8EkkEn
“How to set up your hihats (for the absolute BEGINNER)”
youtu.be/6HjPHHTEKF4?si=iMCjuVtM98FhdN3f
“Play hihat barks AT WILL with this triplet exercise”
youtu.be/1C01XmjfnNg?si=x4Kpf-p_Kb7s8xNc
I believe that ANYONE can learn the drums, and I believe you’re far more capable of becoming a great drummer than you think you are. Don’t sell yourself short! SUBSCRIBE for more Non Glamorous videos that get straight to the point of solving drumming frustration. Stay Non Glamorous, Everyone!
Check out thenonglamorousdrummer.com for more content, including free e-guides designed to fast-track your drumming progress!
