Tight, controlled sound. Pinpoint definition. Clean, clear, "chick."
Zildjian Hi Hats - The heart of your set-up.
The Hi Hat is a timekeeping necessity for all drummers. Because the Hi Hat and the Ride both play a part in keeping time, the relationship between them is very important. They should be selected together, and they should complement each other.
What makes a great Hi Hat
The bottom cymbal should be relatively heavier than the top cymbal. This will ensure a good, clean "chick" sound. It is important that the volume of your Hi Hats balance with your snare and bass drums.
Played by:
Tim Alexander - Les Claypool's Frog Brigade / Laundry
Vinnie Colaiuta - Karizma
Simon Phillips - Toto / Solo Artist
Horacio Hernandez - Afro-Cuban Virtuoso
Tommy Igoe - Solo Artist
Grant Collins - Solo Artist
Karl Lewis - Savage Garden
Al Pahanish - Independent
Julio Barreto - Roy Hargrove's Crisol
Joel Rosenblatt - Spyro Gyra
Tony Royster Jr. - Independent
Gilles Choir - Y & G
Raul Pineda