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Using the Hi-Hat Effectively

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Full lesson track on how to use the hihat effectively! 


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Hi-hats on eKits are the weakest link when it comes to playing on eKits versus acoustic kits.  Will this lesson track include some special considerations/insights for hi-hats on eKits? I have an Alesis Nitro Mesh with a simple pedal (non-moving cymbal) for the hi-hat. I plan on purchasing an Alesis Strike Pro SE in the next few months. The Strike Pro SE had a "mechanical" hi-hat that uses a hi-hat stand but it's still an electronic hi-hat it's not quite the same as playing an acoustic.

Are there any good resources out there about how to get the best playing experience around various eKit hi-hat types?

Thanks!

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I guess that depends on your specific High Hat's and module's capabilities. This is where the high-end stuff is significantly different. 

On a firts search, and though it may vary for an Alesis kit:

https://rolandcorp.com.au/blog/typical-drum-playing-techniques-v-drums

I have a low end ekit but with a stand high hat with two parts, and though i can't compare with an acoustic I can do most of what my beginner level allows, just with a bit difficulties around half-open high hat, that may be due to my own limitations. Just having a regular stand and pedal will make a real difference in terms of how you practice, and that was one of the things I based my buying decission. About sounds, what I hear from high end kits does not feel like there are significant shortcomings.

 

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