Drumset Ergonomics – Part 5: Positioning the Hi-Hat, Ride, and Rack Toms
by Brandon Green
Welcome back! The final two articles in this series will focus on the placement of primary and secondary suspended instruments, with an emphasis on preserving shoulder health. Primary suspended instruments are the ones we play most often (hi-hat, ride, and rack toms). They are usually positioned close to your neutral line of sight when you’re seated at the drumset.
