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Early Access - YouTube Video of The Week - Don't Forget This Crucial Part of Your Drum Beats

Nate Smith February 20, 2024

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It’s week 2 of “Nate sends you the YouTube video early just for being an awesome subscriber”, and so-far-so-good.

This week I have a video about the most neglected part of the body: the lonely hi hat foot. Hanging out down there all alone, with nobody to appreciate it…

(Sad violin)

In all seriousness, the left foot can be a source of confusion and consternation, especially for drummers who haven’t played much jazz or fusion, but my message to you is twofold:

  • First, you should absolutely incorporate the left foot, as many great players of non-jazz genres used it to great effect

  • Second, it’s easier than you think, and I’ll give you some basic exercises to get you started

Get ready for a fun tour of drummer you didn’t know were using the hats creatively, plus some you did, plus a catalog of basic and more advanced exercises to sink your teeth into your left foot.

Wait. That didn’t sound very…

You know what I meant.

We’ll even give you a brief crash course on the biggest mistake beginners make with the hats. And if you expected all caps in that clickbait, find another youtuber.

Know you’ll enjoy this one!

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