39-How to Play the Drums: Semiquavers on High Hat

This lesson is part of the series: Drumming Lessons-Advanced, Drumming Lessons: Basics through Advanced

Now that we can read semiquaver rhythms, lets try some semiquaver (sixteenth note) rhythms on the high hat (with some simpler beats on the rest of the drum kit). We will start by simply using semiquavers on the high hat rather than quavers. This style of playing is very common with disco music and funk music. All the semiquavers should be played using single strokes r,l,r,l, etc...

As you progress through this lesson, Jim will walk you through additional patterns and exercises to improve your skills and make you comfortable with different combinations that involve 16th notes on the high hat (in conjunction with the rest of the drum set, other high hat notes, rests, etc).

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Let me introduce myself. My name is Jim McCarthy. I'm a drum clinician and teacher and have specialized in pure technique for many years. I consider myself still a student as well, because I have a passion for constantly learning. I learn every day when I watch other drummers, and I analyze what works and what doesn’t. Performing, Educating and Learning have been my life and my living for well over 20 years.

I've had a tremendously broad background in drumming. I've played in rock bands, orchestras, marching bands - everything from high-brow contemporary music to Latin American stuff.

I spent six years at university studying percussion performance full time, and I ended up with a...

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