Mike wrote:As to the overtones: you will need a little patience until the hembra skin has broken in, the ringing is partly due to the freshly mounted skin, it will decrease over time.
Edit: hembra hangover?Never heard of that. You ought to to drink less while mounting skins then
Just kidding
Seriously, uneven skin thickness is something you usually try to avoid, as tuning can become a hassle.
I can always control the overtones by my technique - especially by positioning my hand on the head accordingly and by leaving the hand on the head for a split second before preparing for the next stroke. But a bit of ringing is rather sabroso.
Thomas Altmann wrote:This is "Blue Malibu" by George Shearing: https://youtu.be/AmsiQzPFmFU . It's most likely the deceased master Armando Peraza on bongos. Listen to his articulation and colorful sound. Try to imagine how the bongos would sound alone. He even hits the hembra near the rim once, something you would more typically do on the macho. This guy was a MUSICIAN.
Sorry for having you listen to this exotica-type production. I confess there is a very primitive chamber in my musical heart, where my kitsch collection is stored ...
Thomas
mpags wrote:It is so appreciated how you share your knowledge and experience.
You 2 and Mike are giving me the master level course on bongó!
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