about cymbals

Hi hat or Hi-Hat cymbal is a kind of cymbal used by various percussionists as part of their drum kit for the modern music. Rock 'n' roll and jazz are the type that involves the use of drums and, therefore, Hi-Hat cymbals.

The mechanism for the work of Hi-Hat cymbals

Hi-Hat cymbal formed when the two crash cymbals are posted on the Hi-Hat stand, one above the other, and clash with each other through the pedal. The bottom cymbal remains stationary, and the top cymbal attached to the Hi-Hat clutch. Pedal triggers top cymbal stand up and then down to a clash with the bottom one. This creates a sound.

Growth Stories

Hi-hats were originally known as the clangers. Its design was much easier, too. Small cymbals were placed at the top of the rim, bass drum, and the sound is when the hand that was located at the base, stuck. Then the snow-show and low-boy or a low-brimmed hat.

Until 1960, the typical height of Hi-Hat cymbal was a 14-inch. There were 13-inch size cymbals, but they were limited in stock, and 12-inch versions were aimed at children in mind.

In the 1970's have 15-inch version of Hi-Hat cymbals. Hard rock drummers including the likes of Led Zeppelin, introduced it into this decade.

Crash cymbals that are available today, weighing less than it is a modern Hi-Hat cymbals. There are, however, changes in weight and size. One of the major developments in the manufacture of Hi-Hat is an X-hat. This is a variation on earlier versions of Hi-Hat cymbals. X-hat is both half open and closed high hats.

Reproduction Technology Hi-Hat

When the pedal is pressed top cymbal climbs and then down to get the sound. Sound, which is not enough, on and off. When cymbals half open or close it gives different sounds. Adjust the distance between the two cymbals can produce various sounds. Drumsticks also used to play high hands, together with the pedal. As a rule, right-handed drummer uses his left foot pedal to work and can use one or both of the tibia.

Tips on playing Hi hat cymbals

- Hi Hat cymbals are best when used in various combinations tried, as in the field of creativity the sky the limit.

- Do not play the Hi Hat cymbals or cymbals hard Stick, because it is probable that the sound wet.

- Take inspiration from the great field, and try mixing various combinations.

- If the sticks are pushed down cymbals hard, and then step up. If the stick is taken away and cymbals left open and then produces a different sound. Again, when the drummer plays with a half-open cymbal, ie it is touching, but not firm, it provides yet another sound.

- Use the shoulder instead of the tip Stick Stick allows you to move a loud sound.