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Hi! Hi hat, also spelled hihat are cymbals played with a foot pedal. But I'm sure you knew that already.
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They are different than clash cymbals, which are played by holding them in each hand and, well...clashing them.
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Cymbal
A cymbal is a common percussion instrument. Often used in pairs, cymbals consist of thin, normally round plates of various alloys. The majority of cymbals are of indefinite pitch, although small disc-shaped cymbals based on ancient designs sound a definite note (see: crotales). Cymbals are used in many ensembles ranging from the orchestra, percussion ensembles, jazz bands, heavy metal bands, and marching groups. Drum kits usually incorporate at least a crash, ride, or crash/ride, and a pair
Technique Hi-hat stands.
A drum kit normally contains one pair of clash cymbals mounted on a pedal-operated hi-hat stand. These are commonly far smaller and lighter than hand-operated clash cymbals, and are played with drum sticks as well as clashed together using the pedal.
Weights, tones and sizes.
In the orchestra, clash cymbals are matched pairs. They are commonly found in three weights:
- "Francese", "French", "leggero", or "light