JohnnyConga wrote:Do you know how many "types" of Tumbaos(Marchas) there are?....a LOT...learn them first...do drills...lots of drills....if u need some I'll give u some to try out.....learn rhythmic patterns.....bolero -one drum/two drums---cha cha cha-1 drum 2 drums and others....tempos....slow medium and fast.....always practice for speed also....you will not get anywhere trying to rush thru anything when it comes to playing...THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS!....SORRY!....."JC" Johnny Conga....
ian_conga wrote:Are there certain rhythms in the conga book that I should start out with or should I just start at the top of the rhythm page and go down. For example I know Tumbao is the basic rhythm for all afro cuban rhythms. Then were do I go from there? Should I do songo next or guaguanco. Help would be great.
Thanks
Ian
JohnnyConga wrote:Theory and the Drum is never talked about.. It is something that I teach for a better understanding of "your role" as a drummer, and how you perform and play/also with others. It's true nobody equates drums with theory, but au contrare mon ami....EVERY instrument has a "theoretical" approach, even the drum, but we are hung up more on the "rhythmic" aspect of playing rather than the theory of playing. I also teach rhythm classes to horn players. I find that they are locked into the paper and give up their body clock, so i make them walk in place as they play, which is hard for most to do...
windhorse wrote:My teacher wrote this book:
Conga Techniques by Dave Lyons
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