Chart-Toppers – Open Hi-Hat

The following grooves from chart-topping songs are one-measure repeating beats that include the embellishments of the open hi-hat and/or the ghost stroke. Some of these examples include hi-hat and ghost patterns that you haven’t practiced yet. Take these slowly at first, and play them until you feel comfortable with them.

Along with playing these beats, it’s important to listen to the songs to get an idea of the feel these embellishments bring to the song.

I Will Buy You a New Life – Everclear

Roll to Me – Del Amitri

Train Train – Blackfoot

Walk this Way – Aerosmith