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Hi-hat

The hi-hat is a musical instrument. Listen to 2 recordings and learn how it makes its sound.

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In the Round Hi-Hat - Touch 'N Go - United States Air Forces in Europe Band
0:52Public domainby Composition: SSgt Dustin Trimble; Performance…Wikimedia Commons
0:52
MIGUEL ANGEL FLORES HERRADA - NEON HI HAT
1:20CC BY-SA 4.0by MUSICA LABWikimedia Commons
1:20

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From Wikipedia

A hi-hat, hihat, or high-hat is a combination of two cymbals and a pedal, all mounted on a metal stand. It is a part of the standard drum kit used by drummers in many styles of music including rock, pop, jazz, and blues. Hi-hats consist of a matching pair of small to medium-sized cymbals mounted on a stand, with the two cymbals facing each other. The bottom cymbal is fixed and the top is mounted on a rod which moves the top cymbal toward the bottom one when the pedal is depressed (a hi-hat that is in this position is said to be "closed" or "closed hi-hats").

Frequently asked questions

What does a hi-hat sound like?

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