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IT'S THE FIRST TUTORIAL THURSDAY OF THE YEAR!!!!
Sorry for the long video everyone...(had a lot to share) Just wanted to share some insight about soloing before demonstrating the solos... But I get asked this question a lot on how I build my solos and what things I use to prepare myself for one...
Touch on 3 styles of solos and 3 things a solo could have... and 4 things that can really help you during your solos.
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@dopanomusic 5 лет назад

Brother, everything that you have said in your video was right on the money! Hopefully those younger folks who are learning about percussion and how to solo will be able to take some vital information in regards to how to effectively construct a percussion solo and have enough maturity to know when to apply different techniques in their approach. We often lose sight of that concept due to our thirst to naturally want to emulate our modern percussion heroes who have honed their craft at developing ridiculous chops, speeds and agility. And even the virtuosos will most like say the same thing that you have stated in your video in reference to effectively approach constructing solos.

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Dominique Noel Man!!! Nothing but Facts brother!!

@lmckinney9369 5 лет назад

That was cool

@RomanPercussion 5 лет назад

Patrick!!! We watching the same video haha! Eric, awesome video bro!

@victormarshall4542 5 лет назад

You said the magic words . Having a conversation in soloing .

@JohnFKelly-jx2tk 5 лет назад

You know what, E? We all can find all kind of RU-vid video's showing the best, showing the fastest, the most everthing... so at a certain you might get num for seeing all those extreme performances and still you might be hungry and looking for that crazy one person that is able deliver an even more crazy performance.... With the above in mind i can say that your video give me a bit of goose bumbs as you showed that a clean play is also an art. You translated your expression in a colorfull and melodic fashion with the right amount of suspense. Respect..... and thx for putting so much quality in your work. Paz.

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Very well said John!!! Thanks brother!

@michaelledonne5812 4 года назад

Eric! Wow, thank you for your insights, especially about tone and space. I am fairly new to your videos, and glad I found you. Having excepted that after starting to play congas at a later age (52, now 65), I will never be a monster soloist, it dawned on me that tone and phrasing had to be my main "weapons". This video clarified and gave a voice to what I felt. With your help, I let go of feeling inadequate of my shortcomings, and you have renewed my focus and dedication to this incredible art. Thank you so much!

@APercussionLife 4 года назад

Appreciate it Michael!! Just got to embrace your style man! It's yours and no one else's! love it!

@olowasegun6829 3 года назад

Great explanation, you modern drum teachers are so much more generous than the teachers in the 70’s. God bless you.

@olowasegun6829 4 года назад

The tones on those Meinl’s with those Manito skins are out of this world.

@Nestorcpa 2 года назад

So true Eric! Soloing should be an emotional journey that brings others into the story that you are portraying!

@miguelcabrera7313 5 лет назад

Cuba ! Cuban congas and instrumentals are used in many sessions around the world. Thank you Cuba for all your rhythm

@horacedouglas4534 5 лет назад

Woooooo! That's is some great knowledge. As a kit drummer originally. I would take the audience on a little journeys. Start out with like a home groove, then take them around the block., and then back home, then take them around the city, then back home etc. Thank you, and thanks for sharing your talent!

@blugsr600 5 лет назад

You da man. You make it seem easy. We all know that practice and more practice is what's necessary. Thanks

@percussion_mike 5 лет назад

great words of wisdom! thanks for another great video bro!

@Trianglewitch. 4 года назад

Thank you for posting this! people are constantly trying to get me to just do a lot of tricks and not say anything with a solo, just making noise instead of saying something with it.

@FreedomPrivilege 5 лет назад

Right on, right on my brother! The best explanation on percussion soloing on YT yet. Love the philosophy behind it, how you described it, and took your time in breaking it down--very rich indeed. Yes, pay attention to who your audience is, best advice. Keep on my friend, love this channel.

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

I appreciate it!!! Thank you!

@Swagman1957 4 года назад

Just revisited this video Eric, thank you over and over again 😇

@alessioserafini4510 5 лет назад

Tremendously helpful! You couldn't give us a better video for starting new year! Don't impress just express I remember it from a Raul Rekow's interview! Happy new year !

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Alessio Serafini YESSSSS!!! Raul was one of the best at expression!!!

@emilioconguero9811 5 лет назад

Wow this is the video i been wanting to ask you for. But didn't because i feel you do so much as it is. Im at the point where i want to be sure im speaking the right language.. Patience is a virtue thanks my brother

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

C’mon now bro! Don’t ever hesitate to ask or suggest something! But thanks man! This one is a fav of mine!

@vwrivera 5 лет назад

Nice video. Your philosophy on soloing is right on.

@bschroedter 5 лет назад

Eric, thank you. What a great explanation of what a solo should be. I'm just moving into that arena and somehow I knew it was not just show boating skill, precision, speed. The story!! Man you gave me what I needed. Thank you again for all your help in 2018. Let's make 2019 a great year. Health and happiness. PS - loving those skins - very sweet.

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Thanks so much Bill!

@victormarshall4542 5 лет назад

Old School nice phrases . Excellent presentation....!!

@greoyou87 5 лет назад

bravo eric! very interesting points, good job, keep up the hard work with your beautiful videos!

@Chucknorris-tg3lk 4 года назад

Simplemente GRACIAS MAESTRO COMO TU DICES ....IS ABOUT FEEL....Y USTED LO TIENE DE SOBRA.....

@pjrodmd 3 года назад

Beautiful lesson.You are a great teacher .!

@shreyassurve1089 5 лет назад

Eric!!!!!First i want to thank you for my Request...Loved it Bro....You are a great Person..Happy New Year...And ones again thanks for the video🙏

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed it brother!

@joelebron7382 5 лет назад

Great video, Eric. This session really brought it home for me...just what i needed. For sometime i was lacking in the soloing area, but now, I think that all will finally fall in place for me. Your solo is exquisite, and your instructions is too. Hope you can have a follow-up of some kind. Look forward to it if you choose to do one. Thanks and god bless.

@Braniff440 4 года назад

GREAT info, delivery and demonstration. Thanks for sharing and encouraging congueros with your talent and honesty. Peace. You Rock Eric!

@APercussionLife 4 года назад

Thanks Wilbur Appreciate the support!

@petertollen6981 5 лет назад

I remember when i started playing i wanted to solo so bad my teacher would say it will come give it time finally after a year or so i would be able to put solos together using the same kind of sound set up in the 90s big tuner and headphones..u took me back to those days love the explanation love you videos bro keep doing your thing

@twmoore60 5 лет назад

Fantastic! Inspirational! Humbling! Thanks, Happy New Year Eric.

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Thank you! Happy New Year bro!!

@anthonyperez2029 5 лет назад

This video is a godsend! Literally today I was going to try and get in touch with you to request some help with solo-ing because in a couple of weeks I'm going to be at a Jazz festival where I'm probably gonna get the chance to solo. Keep up the great work and know that, as a person transitioning from the drum kit to the congas, its really helpful having someone like you break down not just the physical aspects to playing, but also the philosophy behind this music as well.

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

THAT'S SO AWESOME!!! Let me know how that Jazz Festival goes... I'd love to know! Thanks and glad that this video helped.

@aaronspevak9074 4 года назад

Man, you are such a fantastic teacher. Thank you for such great content!

@acala09 2 года назад

It’s awesome to see the improvement from this video to your next conga solo tutorial. Both great however. Just crazy to see how you improve with practice and experience

@widonaegele9465 5 лет назад

very good work. I like it!

@felixessink5175 5 лет назад

youza BEAST , thank you for doing this, much love

@hiramcrespo6474 5 лет назад

Your solo explanation is money bro, especially in expressing your self and spacing out your notes. One thing Ruben Blades bongo player told me, you have to lock and groove.'' thanks again bro.''

@joserios895 Год назад

Beautiful! Really beautiful job!

@tatsuyahirano 4 года назад

It was a great benefit! Thank you!

@rubenv.4228 5 лет назад

Awesome Eric. Thank You

@nemog7949 5 лет назад

The musicality of the tumbao!!🔥😍 Making it fit perfectly with the track! And not just that... The solo phrases just fit the feel perfectly!!!! Woooooo!!! 🔥Sabroso!!!🔥

@lpsalsaman 5 лет назад

Eric, excellently performed and like Domique Noel said below you right on the money Bro! The melodic tones to me is you telling the "story" within the context of the music/melody is been played to conveying it to the audience. Keep the great work Bro, this new year seems to just got HOT all of the sudden! SABOR!!!

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Hahaha Thanks bro! Happy New Year!

@MrDoudou972 5 лет назад

Whaouu! Good session master! Thanks 🤗

@cids1599 5 лет назад

I totally agree about a heartfelt solo. I have seen and experienced so many kinds of soloists bcuz when I was green behind the ears, I too wanted to be impressionante...pero...ahora lo mas importante para mi es...expression con amor...I take time to tell a story with rhythm. It's a love story, an epic novela de amor. Leyenda de mi sangre indigena. By the way I really enjoyed your solo. Puro Belleza.🌷

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

EXACTAMENTE!!!! Love your analogy! Gracias!

@edgarortiz4681 5 лет назад

The sonic signature of the new heads is finally revealed . A much warmer tone . The stock heads seem to project a bit better . It's hard to say which ones i prefer . I could live comfortably with either one . Many thanks . All the best for the new year .

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Yea I personally loved both... I think the stock heads since they were thinner had more overtone (which I loved on the lower drums)... But we'll see once these really break in how they can get... Thanks bro!

@darfernan06 5 лет назад

Gracias brother, excelente información y solo!

@joserios895 Год назад

Fantastic placement and space!

@domenicoitalico115 5 лет назад

U re a good boy with an axcellent soul....that's my opinion.4 sure also an excellent musician. Ty BRO and happy New Year !!!

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Thank you brother!!! Appreciate it!

@alexlaureano17 5 лет назад

Eric !!! That was nice ...sweet.... and clean, love how you explain it. One of my favorite videos . If not the best . Thanks man , saludos

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Alex Laureano Thanks Alex!!!!

@alexlaureano17 5 лет назад

Seriously you should do some more of this .I am Puerto Rican born brought to California at an early age and like you self though . My point is that really i have search for someone to explain how to do good solos , they all can do good solos ,But explained like you did . No one have . Thanks Brother for all you do to our percussion life family . Alex

@adrianlunn6449 3 года назад

Awesome brother a true inspiration!!

@JosephDarmenia 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing....

@lmckinney4303 4 года назад

Great Video Great Much Respect!!

@SkralO 5 лет назад

Wow...just..wow!

@orlando5591 5 лет назад

Beautiful Eric you should have been back in the 70s congeros played from the Heart God Bless you and thank you 🙏✝️

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

I woulda just stayed in the audience if I was in the 70s hahaha sat down to watch the Greats!

@ralph00777 5 лет назад

WOW, this is just what I was thinking of this week that I needed, I like to see a video with 2 conga since I only have two. I like it that you kept it simple .stay humble my friend. peace.. y Mucho Gracias ...from Puerto Rico....

@jake2542 4 года назад

I was brought up in the lower East side. East village and we jam with something like 20 or so Conrad and I seen great Conrad player,and I think you are one of the great players that I seen

@Razov09 10 месяцев назад

Yo Eric, long time, no chat! Hope you're well brother. Great video man. Sorry I've been AWOL but thanks for sharing. I'm working on a percussion special for church and this video is a great primer.

@lmckinney4303 4 года назад

That was nice Bro much Respect!

@vivomusicwilliamortiz1950 5 лет назад

Wow... Your videos are getting better. 👍👍👍👍 and better. God bless. Really learning... Gracias un millon. 🎼🎵🎼🎵

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Gracias!!!

@hectorvalentino1518 5 лет назад

Saludos mi gente - awesome - - thank you . Stay blessed

@Nestorcpa 3 года назад

You the man!

@AtoZedc 5 лет назад

Excellent video, as alway, Eric. Would love to see a break down of your lick at 17:35. Keep up the good work.

@josearaujo4493 2 года назад

Mi amigo usted tiene un don muy bueno que es el de enseñar bien y con dedicación y sobre todo con paciencia y es sincero en sus consejos gracias por compartir tus conocimientos dios te bendiga

@carlosdiraely 3 года назад

Mis más sinceras felicitaciones por tu trabajo, yo lo recomiendo mucho porque tienes una manera de enseńar muy especial , con énfasis en los detalles y paso a paso. Tu limpieza y sonido es admirable al igual que tu técnica. Yo ya tengo algunos ańos tocando y encuentro que tus videos me enseńan más que cualquier otro que en la mayoría de casos no son tan detallistas como tu. Felicidades paisano y sigue con tus continuas enseńanzas. Bendiciones

@ivanlisboa6209 5 лет назад

Saludos Eric, thank you for shareing. That really helps alot in my case being a congero who started playing in the med 70's and stoped playing for 20 years, along story. I have been back for about 7years now, and yes there was ( NO ) internet, ja, ha, ha, at that time soó I just close my eyes and l 🎶 to your story, what can I say? Thank you great rhythum, traditional, lots hours of hard work, beautiful story.

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Ivan Lisboa those times were the best!!! It was all about Feel then!

@alantorres5459 4 года назад

Love your videos brother even tho I don’t play Conga I do play tambora and bongos and I love watching your videos keep up the good work brother 💪🏼💯

@d-link8593 5 лет назад

Thats so cool man...my poor neighbors!

@jibarito5279 4 года назад

Loved it. Very important, it's a "spoken language" using the instrument(s), in this case the congas. Really enjoyed your soloing instruction & execution. Well done!! Thanks for sharing & God bless.

@CarlosCastro-ku3jb 5 лет назад

Did well thank always entertaining, tumbas for ever

@aborifernandez1266 5 лет назад

Me gusta mucho tu canal como explicas los toques y todo lo relacionado muchas gracias por tu ayuda

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Gracias mi hermano! Lo agradezco

@tanmoybanerjee4922 5 лет назад

What a Tutorial to begin the Year with!! Thank U Eric Sir!! Also share how U did the solo at the Jazz by the Garden video 2:16 to 3:08 Please!!

@pedrolorenzo3946 3 года назад

Great lesson but the art of solo is gone in today music we have to look in the pass for it . I love what you said it all true it’s the communication between the musician and there art . solo conga talks to solo timbale ,solo piano talking to solo trumpet. What you feel should come out . Self Expresion come out in your solo .and if you solo is good ....... dam. And in ending I quote the gladiator Maximus.(what we do in life eco an Eternity

@juanortiz1955 5 лет назад

Sweet! I like your estilo Eric!

@berimbaz8935 4 года назад

Hi Eric, thanks a lot for all your advices for soloing, it's a great, great tutorial 🙏🙏 Tell me if I'm right, your reference point (in this example) start on the 4th beat of a 2-3 son clave, you didn't mentionned it but I think it could help a lot of us in understanding and staying in the groove while soloing. Keep going on, we need you more than ever on those quaratine days all over the world. Greetings from Reunion Island

@marcodelao662 3 года назад

Excelente es una chulada verte tocar, gracias por compartir tu talento!! Saludos desde México.. Que cueros usas??

@heldermanuel6826 5 лет назад

I love your vídeos because i think same ... i love your classes 👏👏😉😞

@olowasegun6829 5 лет назад

Great tutorial

@enz7300 5 лет назад

I agree with you 100%

@boricua0073 5 лет назад

Carry away? Give me some more!!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s Barreto!! Got a love it! Where can we find some of those instrumentals/ please share! Bellow⬇️

@samsohrabi8029 Год назад

Great touch. What kind of skin are you using. Name or brand, please. Thank you, brother,

@daveargall3454 5 лет назад

Good perspectives and sound advice....I've still got a way to go yet (just over 3 years of serious percussion playing) and some of my videos I call solos may not really qualify as such! A lot of them are playing without any accompaniment or even anybody else present. How about focussing on this kind of solo sometime?

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Dave Argall I’ll def give my take on those type of solos as well!!! Those have everything to do with transparency!!! My fav!

@engracioamaro9781 5 лет назад

verry nice solo Erick God Bless

@cadebentley942 4 года назад

very cool , your lessons have helped me alot. there is no teacher here so i really appreciate it i wonder what the congas are tuned to?

@mourlyvold7655 3 года назад

Eric's channel has an episode on tuning. Check it out!

@santoserrano4524 5 лет назад

Cada ves qué veo el video aprendo algo nuevo

@timbon8174 5 лет назад

Very nice bro

@elcomandante4326 5 лет назад

Awesome your solo Eric. You have flow, but the precision of the engine of an Mercedes Benz too. Very Cool. 😎

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

El Comandante Hahahaha thanks brother

@elcomandante4326 5 лет назад

De nada compadre.

@us-nic6121 5 лет назад

Happy new year Eric! Nice video as always. Can you let me know the tuning notes you have in your 3 congas?

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Here it was pretty relative, but I was going for a "E" on my Right Tumba... "C#" on my main Conga... and "B" for my left Tumba...

@us-nic6121 5 лет назад

@@APercussionLife thank you very much! 🙂

@RBB8S 4 года назад

How do you feel about Guarapachangueo how it is being taught, versus how los Chinitos talk about it?

@miguelcabrera7313 5 лет назад

Thank you Erick ! For showing some tips on how to play the Cuban conga drums! Can you show a little little Cuban conga players like ! Chano Pozo , Miguelito Valdez, Patato Guines, Desi Arnez! And so many more Cuban congeros. Cuba were the congas drums originated and the rhythm. The main component of what they named Salsa is Cuban Son “ without the Son “ there is no Salsa

@AguadeCoko 4 года назад

Hi, would like to know what congas do you have and what skin have you put on, sounds incredibily warm I never seen anything like this!! Thanks a lot for your lessons!!

@El-Brujo-03 5 лет назад

Hi Eric, a huge thanks for all the video you are sharing. I was wondering what are those black things you've got below your tumbadoras?

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Haha good catch those are serving trays! Got them from a friend and it’s a nice little hack for not resting the drums on the floor and getting a little more projection.

@El-Brujo-03 5 лет назад

@@APercussionLife It seems that they fit exactly to the base and the tumbadoras looks very stable. Good catch :)

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

gaetan elie it’s also on my Conga as well!!!

@elrubiopercussion8713 4 года назад

Buenas hermano , sigo todos tus vídeos , eres lo mejor tío... Me e aprendido cada tumbao tuyo... De verdad gracias por tu dedicación.... Podría preguntarte si los parches de este video son sintéticos o de piel natural? Gracias hermano , se te aprecia al máximo.

@APercussionLife 4 года назад

Gracias hermano!!! Son cueros de Buey (Steer Skin) so si piel natural.

@elrubiopercussion8713 4 года назад

@@APercussionLife Muchas gracias es que suenan muy bn y pensaba que eran sintéticos...ya decía yo... Pero para tocar siempre usas piel? No me recomiendas sintéticos? Pregunto...jeje

@blugsr600 5 лет назад

Eric what ritmo are you playing on the intro on 3 drums. Sounds great.

@TigersLairAZ 5 лет назад

I Love the sound of your drums Eric so much resonance and of course, your skill makes them sound that much better. I recently purchased a set of Gon Bops Mariano Series Chrome and they have the original skins. I'm wondering what skins your using and if you would suggest I switch?

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Those Gon Bops are awesome! such an old school look and sound! I got my skins from www.manitopercussion.com They are Dark Steer Skin. I personally love them! Changes the sound of your drums completely! Should you switch???... Maybe not just yet... let your current heads break in.. really play them to see if you enjoy those... and once they're broken in then see if you want to change the sound a bit.

@TigersLairAZ 5 лет назад

@@APercussionLife Thank you, Eric, for your kind reply, I really appreciate it. Additionally what thickness of skins are you using?

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

MesaAZTigersLair They’re about 2.2mm thickness on the tumbas and 2mm on the Conga

@TigersLairAZ 5 лет назад

@@APercussionLife Thank you Eric, you are the best.

@nhdyz 5 лет назад

Ghetto is the way to go brother !! Thanks for the tips, these apply to any musicians :D

@MrStuckey12 5 лет назад

what's up bro it's your boy my question is when you do your concerts or playing with somebody else do you change your congress with the song or do you keep it the same tone all the time I have played many of times in some songs I had to change the tone thank you bro

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Whats Up Aaron! I normally try to keep my tuning at a standard tuning to keep it fluent throughout all songs... So my main drum would be tuned at a "C" and then my second drum at a "G"... goes fairly well with various genres

@jerryfierro1 5 лет назад

Thanks Eric, I,m very impressed with your simple and straightforward approach to teaching, I have been a pro Harmonica player for many years, because I love many types of music and harp doesn't fit over everything I also play conga and percussion to help fill the void and make myself more valuable to the band, but haven't studied in many years. Thanks for making it easy!. One Question, what devices (If any)are your drums sitting on ?. Once again, Thanks and have a blessed 2019

@APercussionLife 5 лет назад

Thanks Jerry! I actually having serving trays under the drums... helps resonate the drums and protect the bottom.