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Rumba Guaguanco Conversations
by Arturo Rodriguez
Spiral-bound + CD
Mel Bay Publications; (March 5, 1999)
Description
Interact and Learn is the overriding theme of this outstanding book and companion CD. This progressive self-study course is designed to expose the percussion student to the seductive and complex Cuban rumba style known as guaguanco. The author offers a generous dose of text and percussion charts to ...
Secrets of the Hand: Soloing Strategies for Hand Drummers
Alan Dworsky, Betsy Sansby
Paperback - 72 pages
(June 2, 2001) Dancing Hands Music
Description
For advanced hand drummers who want to solo, the "secrets" in this book are the principles of how to get the most out of your hands with the least effort. These principles-- understood instinctively by the best players--are here made explicit and explained for the first time. They lead to "strategie ...
El Conguero Volume 1
Jean-Paul Boissiere
108 pages.
Description
In french, english, spanish. Fundamental techniques: presentation and study of strokes, rocking motion, rolls, flams... Rythm bolero, cha cha, tumbao, mambo etc... ...
Gon Bops AA1075SE-KIT-1 Alex Acuna Special Edition
Gon Bops
Product Dimensions: 17 x 31 x 18.5 inches ; 30 pounds
Description
Gon Bops crafted Alex Acuna Special Edition Congas from select North American Ash in the same traditional Cuban shape Alex has been playing since 1954. California series tight-profile top ring and Gon Bops side and backing plates make for a hardware package that is second-to-none. Finished with a st ...
Hip Grooves for Hand Drums: How to Play Funk, Rock & World-Beat Patterns on Any Drum
Alan Dworsky, Betsy Sansby, Jay Kendell (Illustrator)
Paperback - 96 pages Book & Cd
Edition (March 2, 2001) - Dancing Hands Music.
Description
Here are instructions for beginning hand drum players who want to play rhythms with contemporary music. You don't need a drumset to lay down a groove. All you need is one drum -- a djembe, a conga, or anything else you can get both your hands on. Whether your goal is to play in a band, jam in the pa ...
Les rythmes du conguero et le betteur
Jean-Paul Boissiere
156 pages. CD included.
2006 Musicom PublicationsCarish
Description
This congas method proposes working on orchestra rhythms and their relation to percussions instruments. It gives us quantity of groove: jazz-fusion-pop-Latino with various combinations possible as solo and an advanced techniques chapter. ...
LP Santana Abraxas Mini Conga (Purple)
Latin Percussion
Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 7.2 x 7.5 inches ; 3.2 pounds
Description
No band has been more important in popularizing Latin rhythms to the masses than Santana. Legendary Carlos Santana, world-renowned musician has had a long and celebrated relationship with LP. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Santana has sold more than 90 million records, performed for 100 ...
Conga Method, Vol. II
Tomas Cruz
Paperback: 88 pages
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.; Pap/DVD edition (March 2004)
Description
Volume II is aimed at two distinct categories of readers: 1) Intermediate players who are ready for a wider range of rhythms to study and use in live playing situations; and 2) Experienced congueros who have digested Volume I and now seek to understand the roots of the modern Cuban conga style. Havi ...
Conga Method, Vol. III
Tomas Cruz
Paperback: 88 pages
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.; Pap/DVD edition (March 2004)
Description
Volume III is the first educational product to tackle the complex subject of Timba, the new musical genre which has been played in Cuba since 1989. Timba represents a quantum leap for all the instruments of the rhythm section and especially the congas. The recordings of Tomás Cruz are considered th ...
Congas, Rythmes et Developpements
Laurent Lamy
Language: French - Book & Cd edition
EDITOR Connection Eds - 1999
Description
Available in three languages : French, italian and spanish. [go to shop for more info or visit congaplace community] ...
Latin Percussion Compact Conga, 11.75-inch
Latin Percussion
Product Dimensions: 3.8 x 14.9 x 14.8 inches ; 4.4 pounds
Description
11\" or 11-3/4\" conga Special alloy aluminum frame Synthetic head Mounts on any snare stand (optional) Ideal for full percussion setups ...
Lp Galaxy Giovanni Series Conga 12 1/2 In
Latin Percussion
Product Dimensions: 32 x 18 x 18 inches ; 37.5 pounds
Description
Giovanni Hidalgo has played a major role in shaping the way the world thinks about hand drumming, and has played LP exclusively for his entire career.Giovanni replicates sounds with his hands that drummers normally make with sticks. Ambidextrous, with faultless technical skills and superb musicality ...
Adventures in Rhythm/Close-Up on Congas V.1
Color, Full Screen
December 2, 2002
Description
NOT AVAILABLE
Conga Drumming : A Beginners Guide to Playing With Time
Alan Dworsky, Betsy Sanby
Paperback Book & Cd edition.
(April 1994) Dancing Hands Music.
Description
A complete, step-by-step, user-friendly course This 160-page book and CD teaches the basic techniques for playing the conga drum (using lifelike illustrations and clear explanations) and then teaches parts for five Afro-Carribean rhythms. After only a few lessons you'll be able to join with others ...
An Introduction to Hand Percussion, Volume 1: Congas (2002)
Format: Color, Full Screen
December 2, 2002
Description
NOT AVAILABLE
- 3 Congas Rhythms
- Abaqua
- Abaqua (orchestre)
- Abaqua (orchestre)
- Abaqua 2
- African 6/8
- Afro
- Afroblue
- Akiwowo
- Baião
- Bembe
- Bembe 2
- Bembe 2 and 3 congas
- Bembe de Chékéré
- Boiadero
- Bolero
- Bomba
- Bomba Holandes
- Bomba Xica
- Caballo
- Calypso
- Calypso 2
- Capoeira
- Chacha Locafun (or loquefun)
- Charanga
- Comparsa
- Comparsa
- Comparsa Nino
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