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Trumpy,

Ya, Hi-Hats are the Cymbals on Drum Kits with one "Top" and one "Bottom". They are normally next to the Snare Drum, but some kits will have an extra "Remote Hi-Hat" normally located near the Ride Cymbal [Ride Cymbal is a large Rythym Cymbal, like 20"].

Hi-Hats are the Cymbals heard during typical rythyms [not the Fills where Tom-Toms are rode]. They sound like:
"Tic,Tic,Tic,Tic,Tissss...,Tic,Tic,Tic,Tic,Tisss...
The "Tissss..." is when the Hi-Hats are opened and the "Tic,Tic" is when they are closed.
Trade-offs between Hi-Hats and Ride Cymbal are commonly done per progression in Rythym or for alternate Rythyms / Beats / changed measure, or to add some "Mood" [corny way of saying things, huh!].

My Hi-Hats are 14" Zildjian "Platinum Series" at the Snare Drum, and 14" Paiste "Thin" for Remotes. Sound kind of like Splash Cymbals!

Ahhh, some Drum Trivia once in awhile feels good!

Scott S.E.T.

p.s. I am sure you knew this stuf, but I couldn't resist talkin' music!