The Sly Hat
The hi-hat foot is usually used for keeping steady time under what you are playing, but it can be used for so much more.
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What People are Saying
Rod
Morgenstein
Winger
Former Head of Percussion at Berklee College of Music
“Taylor Friesth's book, The Sly Hat, offers a uniquely interesting perspective on this fascinating topic and delves deeply into the vast possibilities of incorporating the hi-hat foot into the drumset.”
Gordy
Knudtson
Steve Miller Band
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Former Head of Percussion at McNally Smith College of Music
"The Sly Hat by Taylor Friesth explores creative ways of incorporating the hi-hat into your drumming vocabulary. His methodical approach makes these concepts very accessible and attainable. If you are looking for a new way to spice up your grooves, I recommend you check this book out!"
Skip
Hadden
Weather Report
Professor at Berklee College of Music
"If you are looking for a process to help you unlock the potential of your hi-hat foot you need to look no further than Taylor Friesth’s book, “The Sly Hat.” Through a series of logical developmental steps and many different drumming styles, these exercises bring much better control and facility of this integral part of the instrument to your palette. This is a text well worth your time and interest."