
An idea arising from my bands most recent jam is using egg shakers on congas. I think the best way to do this is to hold an egg shaker in one hand and tap it on the head in such a way that you get the sound of the shaker and the sound of the conga simultaneously. Some of the tone of the drum is unavoidably lost and obviously the amount of variety you get with slaps, bass, heel-toe etc. is impossible to attain. However if you use the other hand normally I believe it keeps the rhythm interesting enough for the audience. Perhaps use your weak hand with the shaker to emphasise parts of the rhythm which the strong hand plays.
Any thoughts?
Fish
Any thoughts?
Fish