Jazz Hi-Hat Mini Course

Learn how to play Jazz hi-hat like the greats and add some flair to your Jazz hi-hat playing!

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Learn how to play Jazz hi-hat licks that will make your Jazz drumming sizzle.

Jazz Drumming Hi-Hat Mini Course

  • Instructor: Von Baron
  • Level: Intermediate-Advanced
  • Study time: 1 hour
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Course Overview
Learn sizzling hi-hat drum licks for your Jazz drumming. These swinging hi-hat fills will have you playing your hats like Max Roach and Buddy Rich.

Add more dimension and musicality to your hi-hat playing. Use these patterns on your hi-hats during melodies, bass solos and other parts of the song. 

Learning how to play Jazz hi-hat will add depth to your Jazz drumming. 

  • Drum Lessons Video: 1 hour
  • Drum Lessons: 10
  • Multiple Instructor Playing Examples
  • 8-Page PDF Download
  • Drum Practice Tracks: 2
  • Drum Lab Monthly Drum Class

The ABC's of Killer Hi-Hat Licks

My Jazz Drumming Hi-Hat course breaks down the magic behind hi-hat fills of greats like Buddy Rich and Max Roach.  Learn these super smooth and simple patterns to create your own fill ideas and swing hard on the kit. 

By the end of my course, you'll know how to play Jazz hi-hat licks with your Jazz drumming. Included in the course are one hour of instruction, an 8-page PDF and 2 drum practice tracks. 

Jazz Hi-Hat Fills Are a Drummer's Secret Weapon

Hi-hat fills are a secret weapon for any Jazz drummer looking to add flair to their playing. In my course, you'll learn 5 solid hi-hat fill patterns that will make your hi-hat playing more creative and swing harder. 

These are fills that I use regularly on all of my gigs.  They're not only tasty, they're also extremely useful. 

A Crash Course in How to Play Jazz Hi-Hat Fills

Learn Jazz hi-hat fills the easy way! Join me for a crash course filled with practical tips and tricks that'll have you drumming like a pro in no time.

To learn more essentials for how to play Jazz hi-hat, I also encourage you to check out my Intro To Jazz Drumming course! 

PREVIEW THE COURSE

Here's the lesson on playing in "2" and the rhythm that we'll use in the rest of the course to play our Max Roach and Buddy Rich style hi-hat fills. 

There is a PDF download for this and all of the lessons in the course when you enroll.  It's a short and sweet course to learn how to play Jazz hi-hat like the greats. 
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COMPLETE COURSE PACKS

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8 Courses + Drum Lab

BEGINNER JAZZ DRUMS COMPLETE COURSE PACK

Learn everything you need from scratch in this course pack to get swinging on your drums. Save yourself 45% too while you're building a rock solid Jazz drumming foundation. 

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8 Courses including this one + Drum Lab

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED JAZZ DRUMS COMPLETE COURSE PACK

This course pack covers everything you need (including the Jazz Hi-Hat course) to get you out there playing with other musicians. Enjoy 45% off while you sharpen your Jazz drumming skills.

Jazz Drums Total Lessons Pack

From clueless to gig-ready! Start from scratch and groove your way up to advanced Jazz drumming. Grab all my courses to go from your first beat to stealing the show—and save 50% while you’re at it!
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Monthly Groove Pass

$39.95/Month
Dive into the world of Jazz drumming using the Monthly Groove Pass. Every course is within reach with an affordable monthly investment in your passion!
  • Full access to over 300 lessons
  • Ask Von Baron questions anytime
  • Free monthly Drum Lab class
  • Track your drumming progress
  • Try it for a day for free

6-Month Groove Pass

$160/6-month
Discover your Jazz drumming brilliance with the 6-Month Groove Pass— access all courses for a budget-friendly semi-annual investment in you!
  • 2 months free
  • Full access to over 300 lessons
  • Ask Von Baron questions anytime
  • Free monthly Drum Lab class
  • Track your drumming progress
  • Try it for a day for free

Annual Groove Pass

$280/Yearly
Immerse yourself in the universe of Jazz drumming through the Annual Groove Pass! All courses are at your fingertips with a budget-friendly yearly commitment to your musical journey!
  • 5 months free
  • Full access to over 300 lessons
  • Ask Von Baron questions anytime
  • Free monthly Drum Lab class
  • Track your drumming progress
  • Try it for a day for free

THE LESSONS

JAZZ DRUMMING HI-HAT LESSONS

Add some slick hi-hat fills to your playing
  • INTRO - 02:38
  • PLAYING IN "2" AND THE RHYTHM - 09:21
  • HI-HAT FILL PATTERN #1 - 08:23
  • HI-HAT FILL PATTERN #2 - 09:27
  • HI-HAT FILL PATTERN #3 - 03:51
  • HI-HAT FILL PATTERN #4 - 02:58
  • HI-HAT FILL PATTERN #5 - 03:58
  • HI-HAT FANNING AND OTHER SOUNDS - 03:52
  • MIXING THE FILL PATTERNS - 15:14
  • CONCLUSION - 01:06
  • EXAMPLE PERFORMANCES VIDEO - 03:44

Other Courses Recommended In This Course

Drum Lessons Starter Pack

Learn more essentials of how to play Jazz hi-hat in my Intro To Jazz Drumming course and get it at a nice discount! A beginner drummer lessons package to get you ready to play with other Jazz musicians. 
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The Jazz Drumming Hi-Hat Mini Course

FOCUSED

This course saves you time and money by breaking down how to play Jazz hi-hat licks used by the greats. 

By the end of these online drum lessons, you'll be able to play smooth, cool fills on your hi-hat. 
  • 1 hour of online drum lessons
  • 10 drum lesson videos
  • 8-page PDF
  • 2 drum practice tracks
  • Multiple live performance examples
  • Drum Lab Monthly Drum Class

AFFORDABLE

One-Time Payment. Lifetime Access to your course. Pay once, drum forever!

Pocket-friendly subscription plans also available through Groove Pass. 

PAINLESS

Learn with a relaxed, step-by-step method at your own pace.

You can also track your progress and see how much you have accomplished. Example below is from the Brushes Mastery Course.

Need a little more help with how to play Jazz hi-hat?

Send me a direct message in the School and ask your questions in my monthly Drum Lab class. Just some of the perks for joining Jazz Drum School! 

Von Baron

Jazz drummer, educator, composer

About YOUR TEACHER

Performing regularly on stage and in the recording studio for 35+ years, Von Baron is one of the busiest drummers in Japan. 

Playing with Stanley Jordan, Benny Golson, Eddie Henderson, Geoff Keezer and many others gave Von the opportunity to hone his Jazz drumming skills. 

It's with this real world experience, Von created this course to give you a solid foundation for your Jazz drumming.
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