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« on: September 11, 2006, 04:01 AM » |
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hi,
just wondering if anyone could give me the ideal height i should set up my hihat against my snare?
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« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2006, 04:34 AM » |
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That can really only be determined by you.
Set-up the HiHat so that it's comfortable to you and how you play. If you don't know where to start, the general rule of thumb is that the HiHat is at least 6-inches above the Snare drum. Many drummers like their HiHats placed higher than that ... especially when they cross-over. When playing "open handed" ... where the sticks don't cross, the HiHat might be placed lower.
You really need to experiment and figure what works for you. Be open to change and always be looking for a better way to do it. Your set-up should fit YOU ... you shouldn't fit your set-up by contorting your body. Relax and place everything where you can get to it comfortably and have good ergonomics.
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« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2006, 05:46 AM » |
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hi,
just wondering if anyone could give me the ideal height i should set up my hihat against my snare?
thanks
grid
That's strictly a personal choice. Experiment with different heights, keeping each new height for a day or two, and see what works best for you. |
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« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2006, 10:24 AM » |
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Good advice. It is surprising that small adjustments can make a big difference in your comfort.
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« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2006, 02:57 PM » |
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A number of things are involved, and they are all linked really. Start with a throne height that is right for you. Next, adjust the height of your snare, then adjust the h.h. in relation to the snare. Its all about whats most comfortable for you-
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« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2006, 04:39 PM » |
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as everyone's said, comfort is the biggie.
i would add to make sure you give yourself some 'air' in that general area of the snare/hi-hat. one of my teachers suggested moving my hats out a bit more. i was worried i wouldn't reach them, but in fact, it made playing easier, and i didn't get my sticks caught as often.
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« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2006, 02:05 AM » |
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I've kind of traded a little hihat height positioning for placement as close to the smallest mounted tom. When I sit down, legs on either side of the snare I have a diamond configuration with the snare at the bottom, hihat (left) and small tom (right) both about but not quite 6inches high than the snare and then a crash cymbal above both of those placed pretty much directly over the snare (but farther away a bit of course). Thats my personal workhorse space when I'm not playing the ride cymbal. I can play the hihat near the tom with the left hand on the snare and not have any cross over (personal preference only- certainly not batter technique or anything of that sort) BUT there is a payoff that Bart was getting at. When I do cross over, for whatever reason, I will admit to having hit sticks more times than I would like. Another buddy of mine who plays at church and I are always shifting things around because our preferred setups are so different. He'll move that hat all by its lonesome way over to the left and cross arms to where his right forearm is nearly touching his chest when he plays- thats just plain ol uncomfortable to me.
It is all about your preference though- so like others have suggested just experiment around.
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« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2006, 07:26 PM » |
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Really, for me the best way is to make it upper chest level, because I tried lower chest level, and I keep hitting the back of my hand with the stick (which hurts like a ........!!), so I just made it higher and the problem was solved. But as everyone else says, it's up to you. For when your a drummer, it's your world, no one can tell you how to set up the drums,or how to tune your drums (unless on special occasions), no one can tell you anything, except keep a beat, and...... I think thats all. Lol its all you man, your the band. The drummer always has his own ways of doing things.
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« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2006, 06:25 PM » |
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I go along with six inches above the snare and it gives me enough room to work the snare and still reach back with my right hand to catch my crash or a run across the toms. I did try lower, but it boxed me in from time to time. The actual height is a matter of choise for each person to determind as a comfort level. You have to sent it to satisfy your self. No one can tell you where your comfort level is .LOL
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« Reply #9 on: September 18, 2006, 01:39 AM » |
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I had mine pretty low and it saved my sticks and felt great. Then I got in a funk band where I use a ton of ghost notes a my snare hand is alot busier than just 2/4...and that was a spacing problem. SO I am working on raising it and changing my elbow height to make it all work. I guess there is no hard rule. Ya just gotta make it work for you and what you want to do.  |
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« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2006, 11:45 PM » |
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It's all personal preference mine is set at the same height as my torso. But I think it's weird how people set it above their shoulder, I tried it for a weak and just felt more tired.  |
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« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2006, 05:11 PM » |
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As long as it doesnt interfere with your snare beats, any height will do. Try and be different and set it super high. OR below your snare.
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« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2006, 06:12 PM » |
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It's all personal preference mine is set at the same height as my torso. But I think it's weird how people set it above their shoulder, I tried it for a weak and just felt more tired. It's got a lot to do with how you tend to play your hats too. If you hit the top a lot, lower will obviously be better, but for a lot of the heavy-handed rock players out there, the edge is the only thing they need to hit, so they can get away with having it higher up. This then frees up more space for the left hand to move around in, resulting in flashier (and heavier, to an extent) snare drum hits. Well, that's my theory anyway. I have mine set about 2/3 of the way between my elbow and shoulder. |
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