Example 1 - Quarter Notes on Hi-Hat
Practice quarter notes on the hi-hat using different sticking options like single strokes, double strokes, and paradiddles. Focus on consistency and rhythm to create steady, clean grooves that lay a strong foundation for pop drumming.
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# Example One: Quarter Notes on the Hi-Hat
In this lesson, we're going to play quarter notes on the hi-hat. There are three sticking examples to explore:
## Sticking Examples
1. **Single Strokes**
- Begin with the right hand (if you’re right-handed) or the left hand (if you’re left-handed).
- Alternate hands, playing one beat each.
2. **Double Strokes**
- Play two notes with each hand.
3. **Paradiddles**
- Use the paradiddle pattern that we know and love from previous lessons.
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It's up to you to choose which of these you want to focus on.
For instance, I might try one example the first time, and then do a different one to show how they’re used.
## Let's Start
I’m going to begin with the single notes for single strokes.
Here we go:
**Example 1:** 1, 2, 3, 4.
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