Duck Tape
Platinum Member
Hi guys,
I've decided to have a go at open handed playing. I was wondering if I should lower my hihat down because my left arm (I play a right handed kit) is sort of bent at a sharp angle playing the hats. I don't have my hats exceptionally high - maybe a few inches below nipple height, and I don't particularly like that idea of changing my hihat height every time I practice it, but if it's gonna feel awkward forever maybe I should.
Anyway that's the only thing that's bothering me so far but shoot me any wisdom you feel like sharing. I am just playing rock beats between 70bpm-130bpm and trying to play the basic ghost note and hihat choke patterns, luckily it's coming quite naturally so far.
I've decided to have a go at open handed playing. I was wondering if I should lower my hihat down because my left arm (I play a right handed kit) is sort of bent at a sharp angle playing the hats. I don't have my hats exceptionally high - maybe a few inches below nipple height, and I don't particularly like that idea of changing my hihat height every time I practice it, but if it's gonna feel awkward forever maybe I should.
Anyway that's the only thing that's bothering me so far but shoot me any wisdom you feel like sharing. I am just playing rock beats between 70bpm-130bpm and trying to play the basic ghost note and hihat choke patterns, luckily it's coming quite naturally so far.