Why you should play the hihats HEEL UP @thenonglamorousdrummer
Why you should play the hihats HEEL UP  @thenonglamorousdrummer
Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
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Are you trying to build your left foot coordination and get your timekeeping on autopilot… But your left foot is clumsy, won’t work fast enough, and won’t allow you to play the precise open hihat notes you want to?

I’ll breakdown for you how playing heel-up is your solution, and I’ll give you 3 reasons why you should switch. That way you’re keeping quick left foot time, nailing open notes, AND feeling more comfortable at the kit. YOU CAN DO THIS!

Check out these lessons to go deeper:

Make left foot timekeeping easy with the LEG BOUNCE
youtu.be/jXwRDaD9Bdo

Play crisp hihat BARKS in 3 steps
youtu.be/8fajIDiLUD4

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Why you should play the hihats HEEL UP

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