by Kracker » Fri Apr 27, 2001 1:33 pm
Hi Mike, don't worry, if you say it has 'popped' out a couple of times that means IT IS THERE!!! I get really frustrated but the key seems to be as much practice as possible (like you didn't already know that). Plus,
1. make sure that your conga is properly tuned, if its too slack it will be hard to slap properly.
2. Don't forget to mute with your other hand. Don't just have your hand on the drum, apply a bit of pressure
Eventually your hand WILL hit in the right spot that brings out the pop.
One final thought, who said you have a 'big popping sound'. Produce the pop thats you, the pop that you like the sound of, not just whats expected.
I mentioned my frustrations earlier, basically I get a great slap with my left hand, really dry and dull. My right hand slap often has an overtone to it which I don't like (see my earlier post), BUT one in five will be the one I like. The more I practice the more my right hand seems to be naturally finding the best spot. Keep it up!!!
God Bless...Kracker