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About Lynne May
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Any questions regarding drumming--rudiments, fills, beats, reading music, tabs, other topics. Any questions regarding drums--buying, tuning, etc. Please do not flag questions as "private". To do so prevents others from benefiting from the answer. For this reason,I will not answer private questions.

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I have been a private drum instructor for 20 years. I own and operate May Music Studio. http://www.may-studio-music-lessons.com

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Drums & Percussion - hi hat cymbal repair

Expert: Lynne May - 7/4/2009

Question
i have a hi hat cymbal, but they do not stay apart, i am able to move the pedal, and the middle bar moves, but i cannot get the two cymbals to stay apart, regardless of how much i tighten them. any ideas?

Answer
Hi, Steph--

The wing nut strips after a while, especially on less expensive clutches. Just go to your local music store and buy a new clutch. It is very inexpensive and easy to install.

Best Wishes,
Lynne
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