Hats

Victor Epand asked:


A Hi hat or Hi-hat cymbal is a kind of cymbal used by various percussionists as a part of their drum kit in contemporary for of music. Rock and roll and Jazz are the type where drums are used and so are hi-hat cymbals.

Mechanism behind the working of Hi-hat cymbals

Hi-hat cymbal is formed when two crash cymbals are placed on a hi-hat stand, one on top of the other and clashed with each other with the help of a pedal. The bottom cymbal remains stationary while the top cymbal is attached with a hi-hat clutch. The foot pedal triggers the top cymbal to go up then come down to clash with the bottom one. This causes the sound.

History of Growth

Initially hi-hats were known as clangers. Its design was much simpler too. Small cymbals were placed on top of a bass drum rim and the sound was produced when the arm, which was situated at the base, was stuck. Then came the snow-shows and the low-boy or low-hat.

Till the 1960s, the typical height of a hi-hat cymbal was 14-inch. There were 13-inch sized cymbals too, but they were limited in stock and 12-inch version was targeted for the children in mind.

In the 1970s came the 15-inch version of the hi-hat cymbals. The heavy rock drummers including the likes of Led Zeppelin introduced it in this decade.

Crash cymbals, which are available today, weight quite less than the modern hi-hat cymbals. There are, however, variation in weight and size. One of the major developments in the manufacture of the hi-hat is X-hat. This is a variation on the earlier versions of the hi-hat cymbals. X-hat comes in both half-open and closed hi-hats.

Playing technique of the Hi-hat

When the pedal is pressed the top cymbal goes up then comes down to produce the sound. The sound, which comes out, is short and muted. When the cymbals are half open or close it gives out different sounds. Adjusting the distance between the two cymbals can also produce different sound. Drumsticks are also used to play the hi-hands along with the pedal. Typically, a right-handed drummer uses his left foot to operate the pedal and may use one or both of the drumsticks.

Tips on playing Hi hat cymbals

- Hi hat cymbals are best utilized when different combinations are tried; as in the field of creativity sky is the limit.

- Do not play hi hat cymbals or any cymbals with a stiff stick, as there is the chance of the sound getting damp.

- Take inspiration from the greats in the field and try blending different combinations.

- If the sticks are pushed down the cymbals hard, then the pitch raises. If the stick is taken away and cymbals left open then it produces different sound. Again, when the drummer plays with a half-open cymbal, i.e it is touching but not firm, then it gives another sound.

- Using the shoulder of the stick instead of the tip of the stick makes the sound go loud.



DARRIN

Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


While we all recognize the popularity that college sports plays in our lives, there are very few of us that see how this sports desire and fervor has spawned many great accessories and items for us to use. One item that you will find being sold to fans of college football in their bookstores and other places is that of the college hats.

To make the task of selecting one of the college hats that look good on you, you will have time to look at all of these. While some of the department stores and sporting good stores will have a wide choice you will still need to look through these to find your chosen hat.

For the most part you will find that these college hats are not that expensive. This means that if you are looking to wear these hats as a fashion statement or to show your faithfulness to your favorite sports team then college hats are the perfect choice for you.

These college hats are the perfect item for college fans to show where their loyalty to their football team lies. These hats have the added bonus of being able to shield spectators from the sun and sometimes from the rain. For this reason when you are at a college football game you will probably see a sea of many different college hats.

As with many other sporting accessories you will be able to find the different college hats that you want from a variety of sports shops, online sporting goods stores and also from stores that sell sport supplies and clothes.

To make sure that these college hats last longer than their pervious versions you will find that these fitted hats are made from a durable fabric like 100% polyester. At the moment you will need to look at the different versions and choose which material is better for you.

This means that if you want you can still find college hats that are cotton in texture. Regardless of all of the different materials that are used, the various college hats that you can buy are a testament to the popularity of college football.

As there are many people who have a preference for wearing these college hats regardless of what their sports team in college is, you will find that there are many different styles, designs and colors for the numerous college hats.



KENNY

Aaron Kesmetis asked:


Contemplating a hat but not sure if you can pull it off? Don’t worry - hats have come a long way. Popular styles are seen on celebrity heads everywhere as hats hit the fashion scene with a bang. But don’t let their good looks fool you - hats are just as functional as they are stylish.

Check out the top 5 reasons to get a hat on:

1. Make a Fashion Statement - Have you ever wished you were one of those cool people who could sport a hat and wear it like you owned it? Well you can. Hats come in so many different styles, shapes and fabrics that there is bound to be one to suit your style and get you noticed. Kangol hats are some of the most popular hats out there but if that is not your style, there are plenty more.

2. Keep Cool - Nothing like a good hat to block out the sun and prevent harmful UV rays from beaming down onto your skin. And the wider the brim, the better to shield your face from the sun and keep you cooler in those hot summer months.

3. Turn a Bad Hair Day into a Good Day - Did you just roll out from under the covers with bed head and don’t have time to fix your hair? Or maybe you got the most awful haircut known to man and you need a quick and easy way to conceal it. Whatever the case, get a hat on! A hat is a great way to instantly transform your look from "blah" to "wow!" and since they come in so many styles from men’s dress hats to women’s hats, you can constantly update your look to suit your mood. Hats are gaining popularity so no one will ever guess what hair horror you are sporting under your stylish head gear.

4. Stay Warm - Hats can keep you cool but they can keep you warm too. By choosing a different type of fabric, you can get a hat that keeps heat in to keep you warm and toasty. The head is one of the top spots on your body that emits heat, so when you are in cold weather, a hat provides insulation to prevent the heat from flowing out of your body.

5. Protect Yourself from the Sun - According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), hats are an easy way to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Try a sun-protective brand that shields your face, scalp, ears, and neck and features a wide brim, for example, western hats. Also look for darker colored hats that may protect you from more UV rays.



ORLANDO