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By Amir Said On Dec 26, 2010

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By AMIR SAID (SA’ID)

I really dig the drumwork on this Cymande classic, in particular, I like how the hi-hat pushes and shuffles along with the kick. I incorporated that “push” concept into the way I create drum frameworks.

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Cymande – “Crawshay”

Amir Said

Amir Said (Said) is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of BeatTips. A writer, publisher, and beatmaker/rapper from New York now living in Paris. Said is a co-founder of the publishing company Superchamp Books and the author of a number of books, including: ‘The BeatTips Manual,’ ‘The Art of Sampling,’ and ‘The Truth About New York.’ He is also a recording artist whose made a number of music projects, including his latest album 'The Best of Times.' Follow him on Twitter at: @amirsaid and @BeatTipsManual

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Cheeks says 13 years ago

What are some of your tips or techniques used when incorporating the “push” feel with your drums? Good post.

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Amir Said says 13 years ago

Cheeks,
One technique that I always use to create that “push” feel is that I use different hi-hat combinations (sometimes up to three different hi-hats) with alternating pitch and velocity levels. Also, I’m always mindful of keeping my kick patterns as straight forward (basic) as possible.
—Sa’id

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Cheeks says 13 years ago

Thanks Said for the tips.

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