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The conga, also known as tumbadora, is a tall, narrow, single-headed drum from Cuba. Congas are staved like barrels and classified into three types: quinto (lead drum, highest), tres dos or tres golpes (middle), and tumba or salidor (lowest). Congas are traditionally used in Afro-Cuban genres such as conga and rumba, although they are now very common in some other forms of Latin music, including descarga, Afro-Cuban jazz, salsa, songo, merengue and Latin rock.
Most modern congas have a staved wooden or fiberglass shell, and a screw-tensioned drumhead. They are usually played in sets of two to four with the fingers and palms of the hand. Typical congas stand approximately 75 centimetres (30 in) from the bottom of the shell to the head. The drums may be played while seated. Alternatively, the drums may be mounted on a rack or stand to permit the player to play while standing. While they originated in Cuba, their incorporation into the popular and folk music of other countries has resulted in diversification of terminology for the instruments and the players. In Cuba, congas are called tumbadoras.
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Ron Powell is using: LP Giovanni Palladium Series Congas LP860Z LP861Z LP862Z LP863Z
Tumbao is the basic Latin music rhythm pattern for dance music. Learn how to play tumbao Latin music rhythms with tips from a professional conga drum player in this free music lesson video. Expert: Johnny Conga Contact: www.myspace.com/jcjohnnyconga Bio: Johnny Conga has been performing on the conga drum for over 40 years. Filmmaker: Curtis Enlow
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Learn how to play the conga drum in this video lesson for beginners. Known in Cuba as the tumbadora, this South American instrument can be heard in all types of Latin music including salsa, rumba, merengue and reggae, as well as other forms of popular music. Latin Percussion LP City Wood Congas 10" & 11" Set: http://amzn.to/1Uz3kQK Students will practice the seven sounds of the Conga Drum including the open tone (played with the four fingers near the rim of the head), the bass tone or tono bajo (played with the full palm on the head that produces a low muted sound), various slaps or tonos secos (a difficult technique producing a loud clear "popping" sound), and muff tones. Beginner players will also learn all sorts of practical tips and movements such as "heel toe" finishing with a bas...
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Giovanni Hidalgo performs a conga solo in the LP studio. LP Giovanni Palladium Series Congas LP860Z LP861Z LP862Z LP863Z
Beginners conga lesson Doubles, This video by Brendan Jones will help beginners start playing doubles on the Congas, I go threw the steps and explain in a simple and direct way how you can achieve to play doubles on the congas. Remember start SLOWLY. This is for the Beginner.
This online video showcases Orlando Poleo's skillful and melodic approach on conga. Considered to be one of Venezuelas most proficient and popular congueros and bandleaders, Orlando takes his inspiration from Afro-Caribbean rhythms. He began his musical training in Caracas with Julio Mendez, and soon began attracting attention from respected Venezuelan percussionists. He also studied Afro-Venezuelan percussion with Miguel Urbina, and Afro-Cuban percussion at the Professional Improvement School in Havana.