Use the Hi-Hat as Your Timing Anchor @philipconradmusic
Use the Hi-Hat as Your Timing Anchor @philipconradmusic
Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Day 29. If you’re playing bass in a band with shaky timing, visually lock onto the hi-hat. The hi-hat can serve as your metronome, if you lock with the drummer, you help anchor the entire band. This can guide everyone back into rhythmic cohesion, assuming your drummer’s timing is solid.

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