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[Derbeno]

ExpertVillage.......from the Sublime to the Ridiculous

The Sublime: Our own JC demonstrating the Son Tumbao
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFpMArMK7pM

erm...the Ridiculous (but you must promise not to laugh)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdvzPi9i1zw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sAc12507C4&NR=1

On a serious note check out the rest of the series by JC, they have posted some more good stuff, especially for those starting off on this wonderful journey.

[bdrbongo]

HAHAHAHAHA...that was pretty funny, and sad, but mostly funny. Thanks for the laugh, it's been a long day and I feel better now. Paper tuner...that's a good one.

[Light Seeker]

JC, THANK YOU for finally posting these lessons, so expert village can actually have a real EXPERT conguero teaching noobs how to get started. That other guy is ridiculous!

[CongaTick]

[congamyk]

http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2618_play-congas.htm
From the ExpertVillage website:

How to Play the Conga
Play the conga, including tuning it, setting the stand, playing slaps and mutes, Latin grooves and jazz beats; learn how from our conga player and percussion instructor in this free conga tutorial video series.

Summary: Conga drums have a sound all their own. Whether you are listening to Latin music or you are joining a jamming drum circle, congas bring rhythms to life. Not only are they extremely fun to play, conga drums make you want to get up and dance! Congas are a narrow, single-headed Cuban drum of African origin. As an integral part of rumba and Latin music, the conga drum has a sound all of its own. Traditionally used in religious ceremonies, the conga has had many different names, and because of the creative techniques of playing the conga, this instrument can have a variety of sounds as well. As any conguero knows, this drum is one of the best percussion instruments.

In this free conga tutorial video series, learn how to play the conga. Our expert, Ryan Larson, teaches you everything you need to know to begin your conga playing. Learn how to tune and set up congas. Also, learn how to strike, slap, and mute a conga drum. Ryan even shows you some simple grooves to get you started, including jazz grooves and a Latin groove.

[congamyk]

Just when you think it was safe to play on the Internet!

How to Play the Bongo Drum
Our expert bongo and conga drummer performs a bongo demonstration, after offering a bongo summary in this free bongo video tutorial on drums and percussion instruments.
http://www.expertvillage.com/video/41734_bongo-drums-beats-syncopated.htm

[Derbeno]

Don't hesitate to do little rolls on the Bongos and don't hesitate to pound them.......

ROTF LMOA

[congamyk]

How to Play Fast Tempo Songs on Bongos
"I'm gonna pick it up a little bit because a lot of people realize they (bongos) are popular with Latin bands"
http://www.expertvillage.com/video/41730_bongo-drums-tempo-fast.htm

[Derbeno]

OK, to end the fun for the day;

This one is so avant-garde it went right over my head

Playing a Latin groove with a paper tuner
http://www.expertvillage.com/video/4656 ... -paper.htm

[No.2-1820]

Check out some of the other video's on that site, they have a hip hop dance lesson that shows how to 'crip walk' !!!

Are we sure the whole site isn't some inside joke that we're not privy to ?

Hilarious,

Barrie

[Light Seeker]

Unfortunately, I don't think it is. I think they're just not selective about who can add videos.

[JohnnyConga]

The site is legit... i approached them and sent them a sample of what I do...They had no clue as to what "real" conga drumming is all about....I am only the second Conga drum instructor for that site...they sent someone to my home to video tape me... and voila!....it was meant for beginners....and for those interested in my Conga Camp Intensive....Johnny Conga....

[Mike]

Oh my, it is really annoying to see guys like this one mess up a musical tradition.

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He may be a jazz composer as it says somewhere on that site, but this does not qualify him at all for anything having to do with
conga instruction
What is worse, as far as playing technique is concerned, he seems to be a loser without any clue whatsoever of how to play even a
SINGLE decent open tone!!!


Well, as for me, I can do without his instruction, even if I have to struggle hard

[CongaTick]

JC,
Thanks a bunch for taking the time to post some vid instruction. I'm in PA and life and schedule does not permit me the luxury of visiting CongaCamp. However, based on the videos I would have to say anybody who can ought to take advantage of this pros TEACHING abilities. What I saw was clear concise and easy to understand instruction that can't help but make you a better musician. Again, JC, pros like you sharing are the reason this place is mysecond home.

[JohnnyConga]

Gracias/Thank you CongaTick.....I hope anyone who looks at them, can come away with something they didnt know before....Johnny Conga