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drummerboymike1
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 Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 8:57 am Post subject: Which part of the stick is best to hit Hi-Hat and cymbals |
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Hey yall
Can someone tell me which part of the stick would you prefer playin the hi-hat with would it be the tip or what? and the same for the cymbals 
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Zildjian!
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It depends on the style of music and the volume that you want to play at. For a clear, defined sound, play on hats or cymbals with the tip of the stick. If you want a washier sound or more of a hissing sound if you're playing the hi-hat, then hit with the shaft of the stick.
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rawrock
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| I hit thethe tip of the stick and the shaft against the hi-hats at the same time. |
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MilkmanZ14
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it makes a cool sound when you hit it with your head too
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TheDrumSetKingHimself
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Yeah...you do that.  |
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drummerofcontrast
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Joined: 19 Mar 2004
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| I hit it with the neck because i have my drum kit packed quite tightly together and the high-hat is close to me, so it's much easier. The only problem is I use Ahead sticks (the kind Lars Ulrich and Joey Jordison use) and it makes the sleeves crack easier, but they're only like a few quid a pair.... |
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twine10
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Joined: 29 May 2003
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Location: Marlton, NJ
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I use every part of the stick. Doing this gives you more versatility in your sound. The hi-hat is such a versatile instrument, it would be a shame to waste it on hitting it only one way  |
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Animalien
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Joined: 19 Jan 2004
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Location: Wisconsin
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I use the whole stick. If I averaged it out, it would be mostly the tip and about 2" from the top.
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NoirDeath
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Joined: 09 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 8:15 pm Post subject: Re: Which part of the stick is best to hit Hi-Hat and cymbal |
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| drummerboymike1 wrote: | Hey yall
Can someone tell me which part of the stick would you prefer playin the hi-hat with would it be the tip or what? and the same for the cymbals |
test every way out and then mimic the dynamics you need for whatever song you're playing. hit in the fashion according to whatever sound you're looking for. there's no right way to strike things on a drumset. possibilities are endless.
personally i play a combination of the tip and the shoulder of the stick. for both open and closed. depends on where it's at on what song im playing. |
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