High Hat

A hi hat is a type of cymbal and stand used as a typical part of a drum kit by percussionists in R&B, hip-hop, disco, jazz, metal, rock and roll, house, reggae and other forms of contemporary popularmusic. It is a standard part of the modern drum kit.

The hi hat consists of two cymbals that are mounted on a stand, one on top of the other,and a pedal which can be used to clash and hold the cymbals together.