Learn to Play Conga Drums: 7 Basic Sounds for Beginners

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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.
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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 basic Guaguancó rhythm. Visit dancepapi.com for more free conga tutorials.
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Conga Video Lesson # 1
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Conga Instructor: Edgardo Cambon
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@Mr.C573

There a lot of people teaching on RU-vid how to play the conga’s. I found you and I’m so happy I did. I m retired and I want to learn how to play to keep me busy and entertain. I’m from New York and I’m Puerto Rican. 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷 thank you God bless you 🙏🏻

@russelllane2797 2 года назад

I've been a kit drummer for 50+ years, just getting into congas now. This is one of the best tutorials on any topic I've seen. Really clear and well done, perfect for folks starting out. Thank you so much!

@amarsodnompil7136

hello my name is Amar I'm autistic, I like this video very helpful tips to get better sounds on congas!

@Bobba7438 9 лет назад

Thank you so much. You are an incredible teacher. I am a real rookie and this was so instructive. I haven't even got my conga yet. They will be delivered on the 10th of 12th of June. But I was practicing by hitting on a table.You might be interested to know that I am 77 years old. I have always loved latin music and especially the wonderful sounds and beat of the congas. I probably won't ever to be great, but I will sure have fun trying. Thank you again.

@WayneStcroix 3 года назад

Man I love those drums being from St Thomas virgin islands those drums are amazing I miss back music you don't get that type of natural music no more

@rockk7424 3 года назад

This is a great tutorial series and I'm just starting. I must be the only one having this problem but it would be much easier to follow if the video was shot from either overhead or flipped to mirror image so Right and Left would correspond with the viewer's point of view. It's obviously impractical to re-shoot all these lessons so electronically flipping to mirror image is the way to go. If Dance Papi can't do it, does anyone know how this can be done on the viewers end? Thanks!

@Misterdandamanify 4 года назад

Nice dog! He plays maracas right?

@colinreese 5 лет назад

This is the best and most thorough conga tutorial on the internet. EXCELLENT. Thank you. It even tells you what angle to hold your hands.

@alexgourdine4895 2 года назад

Excellent brother! Jesus, you actually taught me something. Man brother, it feels really great, like I'm connecting to my people man. You see i was born here, and playing Conga makes me feel close! Thank you bro, and I will watch or go see you really soon. God Bless you and yours !

@explorationecho2366 2 года назад

Likely the best conga video on the internet.

@notoriouspops

My son had his first lessons in church yesterday to be in the church band to play the conga. I wanted to show him a good teacher. When you say God willing about future aspirations, it was a sign from God that you are the right mentor for my son when it comes to the Congo.

@augiedelharo1321 2 года назад

Cool 😎!!! … please continue to show us the correct way to play my congas….. thank you 😊! And god bless you BROTHER 👍

@marioavila1235 2 года назад

Groovy, I'm a Salsa instructor , & I wanted 2 add live percussion 2 my dance class..I'm learning the basic rhythm 4 Salsa....It's exciting, your instruction is helping...

@assassinationarchivesandre6272

Master player; master teacher. Beautiful and informative. Much appreciated.

@ronaldjones8134 4 года назад

I am also 77 years young! I have been toying with the idea of playing with Latin music recordings. Just surfing the web and came across this site. Very interesting. Just about sold on purchasing a conga or 2 or 3 and have mucho fun playing my drums. Seniors jam!!!

@1929able 5 лет назад

Palm/finger is the proper anatomical words to use.

@massivecumshot Год назад

I've played drums and percussion professionally for over 50 years and have never heard such detail on hand position on the first lesson. Absolutely ESSENTIAL technique for getting the most varied and pleasing sounds out of your drum. The detail you go into is way beyond anything I've seen other teachers do, and will keep your students coming back for more. Great job.

@Bobba7438 6 лет назад

Edgardo Cambon: It is two years since I posted on your site. I got my congas and love them. I play them very often and have played them with a group I am in for public appearances. I absolutely love the drums. I am nothing close to a professional as I started playing without lessons except for some that I saw here on RU-vid. Your video was especially helpful. I wish I knew how to post videos on RU-vid, I would download a video of my playing so you could see what your teaching did for me. At 79 years of age, I am still playing the drums regularly and loving them. Thank you Edgardo!!

@amarsodnompil7136

I absolutely love congas and bongos and Djembe and percussion in general.