Hi-hat "teeter-totter"

[gshuda_22]

Okay... so I've seen this quite a few times, searched for it and nothing came up... so I was wondering about your guys' input on this topic.

When I see some guys really shredding, their hi-hat seems to be in a continuous motion... in like 8th notes or something... but two opposite ends swing upside down... I love this sound... but how is it achieved?

Once again, sorry if there's already a thread... couldn't find it :(

Thanks guys

[Wavelength]

Have the cymbals pretty wide apart and make sure the top cymbal is held loosely in the clutch. Start making continuous hi-hat splashes with your foot. Sometimes the motion will start by itself, but often you need to push it to motion with your hand or stick.

[Deathmetalconga]

I've never heard of this or noticed this. Sounds cool. I'm going to try it.

[joeybeats]

Steve Smith shows how to do it on his US Beat DVD, if you have it Death. It may be on his DW page here. I tried and tried when I first started, but I can't get it to work for me. I think it may have something to do with his having the wavey type HH bottom? Maybe not, but I can't get it go no matter how loose I have the clutch. Anyway, fun to watch him use it in his playing. Joey

[fourstringdrums]

Steve always pivots his heel side to side and he says it aids in getting the movement going.

[joeybeats]

I found a short example at the very start of this ...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=cMEOWahBLiY&feature=related


Joey