Roland TD-4KP Owner's Manual page 15

Using the hi-hat
In an acoustic drum set, the hi-hat consists of two cymbals placed facing each other vertically on a hi-hat stand. The two cymbals can be
closed together by pressing the pedal.
A variety of playing techniques are possible, such as playing the cymbals with the pedal and/or playing them with sticks.
When you press the pedal, the two cymbals will come together (closed). When you release the pedal, the two cymbals will separate
(opened).
The TD-4KP lets you use five different hi-hat performance techniques.
Closed
With the hi-hat pedal pressed firmly, strike the pad with a stick. A
short "chick" sound will be heard.
Half-open
With the hi-hat pedal pressed gently, strike the pad with a stick. A
slightly longer "swish" sound will be heard.
Open
With the hi-hat pedal completely released, strike the pad with a
stick. An even longer "sound" than the half-open sound will be
heard.
Foot closed
Just press the pedal without using a stick. This sound will be softer
and shorter than the closed sound played with a stick. Useful for
keeping time with this tight sound.
Foot splash
Press and immediately release the pedal without using a stick.
This is equivalent to momentarily clashing the two cymbals of an
acoustic hi-hat. It produces a "splash" sound that is softer than the
open strike.
Playing
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