I am a beginner with two drums. Quinto - 11 and Conga 11 3/4. Which would be the best combo for just two and also get the best seco. Lol (i saw your video, working on technique and sounds now) Thx brother.
Manito Percussion should pay you a commission! Because of your influence they have completely sold out of those beautiful conga heads! Good work, my man! Also thanks for the tuning tutorial! Just what I needed!
Hahahaha no commission needed.. Not tryna sell the product... just wanted to share how good they are haha Thank you.. really appreciated it and glad the video helped.
I have been working with Bram over the last week or two helping him to test and fine tune the new Bongo and Conga modes and he has done an amazing job. Drumtune Pro can now correctly detect the pitches of all sizes of conga and bongos and comes with a useful recommended tuning range guide. This is a real game-changer for me as a percussionist as I can now tune to specific notes and reproduce the same tunings each time. I imagine the best players in the world can do this by ear to a piano, but for the rest of us mortals this app opens the doors to congas and bongos that sound professionally tuned. every time... I tune my Congas and Bongos as follows: Tumba D3 Conga G3 Conga Bb3 Quinto C4 Quinto D4 Hembra D4 Macho F5 There is a brilliant guide to the tunings used by some professional players starting on page 31 of this research paper: The Conga drum : development, technique, styles, improvisations and the contribution of master drummer Ramon 'Mongo' Santamaria If you want any tips or suggestions on tuning your Congas and Bongos get in touch...😁
I tune to whatever amuses me in the moment. Last week my four drums were tuned to Eb minor 7, with the seventh (Db) on the tumba as the low note. Right now they are tuned I 4 5 b7, with the low note being F.
As for wrenches I have the wrench for the congas and my bongos in a small pouch held to the drum with a magnet on the lugs. Really simple. This way I am not looking for them in a bag or something. I'll forget them and then need them as is the case often.
Thank you for the video. When you have the C, G (right) , B(left), and A (quinto top right), and E top left, what is the pitch? So C4, G3, A4, and E3? Thank you in advance for the reply.
I just use intervals because I play on multiple sets of congas (because I'm pretty adaptable and use house congas) If play on two, I tune by fourths If I'm playing three, Quinto and Conga are fourths, Conga and Tumba are third Also, I use my conga as my center (quinto on left, tumba on right)
Eric I have a question I had my friend bought some of your skins from Malito. He loves them. A recommendation from you, my question should he tune down his conga ever time after he done playing? Thanks
I tune my congas by ear crazy but it is just me & depending on what music I will play either deep house lounge, chillout lounge,funk, disco or Latin music.
Hello Eric.... the cell view is not clear...anyway could you tell with is any single drum ? I got an idea but I would like to sure about it.....Thanks and keep up the great job.....stay safe
Hi Eric. I love you channel. I have a question about tuning LP Paladium Super Tumba. I have a complete set Paladium with original LP skins. All drum sounds fantastic, but not the Super Tumba. It has a strange over tone. It is very difficult tune it right. Do you have any tips ? I might get a new skin for it. Do you have recomendation for new skin, maybe a manito ? Thanks
I bought 2 conga. 1 very base like a tumba. But the other higher in tune has a great base and open, but no slap, no difference from the open...I found the similar slap sound hitting with finger and keeping the index finger pressing the skin in the center. They are schalloch percussion. Any suggestions please. I love the real slap tone and I miss it...
Can you clarify what tuning you might typically use for only three drums? I’m not sure which of these five would be in the position of the segundo in a typical Quinto-segundo-tumba arrangement.
i know im asking randomly but does any of you know of a way to log back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly lost my login password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me!
@Roland Dustin i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im in the hacking process now. Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
Am I the only one that struggles with hearing the sound of the drum differently at face vs. what it sounds like to others ears or recording? Using Matadors with original heads. Maybe my ear needs more consistency, but tuning is a struggle sometimes.
Thank you. I have a set of Toca Congas. They have 10 and 11 inch heads. What notes do you recommend tuning to for a 2 drum set, such as this? I am a newbie, learning the basics. Thanks so much.
Thanks for tuner been trying to find one that works thanks man If I could impose on you and ask this please I am a newbie so your videos helping a lot I have two tumba someone has allowed me to jam once a week with rock and blues what note could you suggest to start my new opportunity I will experiment with your tuner as well thanks
I'm new to congas and just bought a set, (11" & 10"). What notes should I tune them to to get that "George of the Jungle" interval? Is that tuned to a 4th?
Hi Master,I watched your great lesson about tone up Congas,I down load the same Toner as you show, my question is how can I for example tone up My tomba to B. When I turn on my toner on the left is logo of metronome and on right is logo of a speaker so should I set the toner on B ( how) then bang the tomb to get B or I have to bang a lot to rich the B which is not happening , Please help me ,Thanks
My Manito Percussion heads for my bongos come in tomorrow! You mention breaking in heads, could you do a video on this process - how to tell when theyre broken in and do you need to treat them differently until they are broken in?
Yes, you do. The skin is new and it's going to stretch. Detune your drums like two full turns to the left (lefty loosey, righty tighty) relieving the skin on your down time. Before and after tuning or detuning your drums, you're going to want to use the side of yr fist to punch out down HARD smack in the middle to ensure the skin is firmly on its resting seat correctly, not lopsided. There are videos out here that show you that. Best of luck to you.
Hello Eric ! Can you tell me how to tune with 3 congas please ? Tumbadora in G3 , Conga in C4 and Quinto in E4 ? Is that good ? In your video , i see you tuned the conga in B3 and quinto in C4 . Am i right ? Thanks a lot !
The 3rd tuning you show on your phone, the Super Tumba Left is tuned to E#? I'm sure it's just me not reading that correctly, what note should that be? Also in the same tuning, your Tumba at F# doesn't fall between Conga at C# and your Super Tumba Right at G#. Do you purposely tune your Tumba higher than your Super Tumba Right?
Great video and thanx for the help brither but i need a tuner for android i cant use the tuner app u use on ios... any ideas? Or maybe u should develop ur own app for both platforms.. greeting -Tommy Cachimba
I have a set of congas on a stand 10 3/4 and a 11 3/4 what do I tone them to
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Muchas gracias Eric por compartir tus conocimientos. Aunque no domino el inglés llevo tiempo siguiéndote por supuesto estoy suscrito. Con los subtítulos automáticos voy entendiendo algunos conceptos y por supuesto viendo y oyendo lo q muestras. Hoy te he pedido amistad en Facebook. He visto que ahí si publicas algo en español. Un cordial saludo.
Saludos bro, from Boston,Mass. hope all is good,just want to thank you for the information, it comes in handy,also would like to ask ,what tipe of congaheads you have on does congas?very nice i would like to try them. Very good tutorial videos ,keep them coming,yourfriend from boston, chao and God bless.
I have problems sometimes when tunning with the tone even after I get to the note. Sometimes the tone ends up being muffed and not very sustained.. I try to go around even with the wrench.. I try and oil the Cueros and detune them after gigs. Especially my tumba ..that thing is stubborn. I bang with my fist on the head and tighten up with the wrench but sometimes still end up stubby and muffed. Any tips ?
Eric, I see that your using the tuner app. to tune your drums. I cannot find anyone who can show me step by step on how to use the tuner and then tune their congas to their note(s). Can you please show us/me how ?
Hey, thanks for the video. I wanted to ask, in the first tuning (at 6.00min) it looks like you tune from bottom to top Super Tumba Left E, Super Tumba Right G, Tumba B, Quinto A and Conga C (so the quinto is lower than your conga in this tuning). The B on the Tumba is lower than the A on the Quinto, how can this be? They sound about a tone apart should it possibly be the other way, with the Tumba at A and the Quinto at B?
Hi! I've been listening in to you on Facebook and here. I just acquired 5 congas. Nevermind the story behind it where I was just looking for the tumbadora but the price was so incredible for the set, I bought the three. So, I have two congas, two quintos, una tumba. I'd like to tune them as requinto, quinto, conga 1, conga 2, tumba. Would you be kind enough to add which drum is which in your set up, please. It seems as if your quinto is in the middle, with the tumba on yr right, conga on your left and i don't know what's behind them. Also, could you add the written notes as they'd be on the grand staff? I'm hard of hearing now so pitch wheels won't work. I hear the sound through the vibration, but if I see it written on the staff, my brain knows exactly what it actually "sounds" like. I thank you so much. I enjoy your classes. I've played with many amazing talents through the years, Mongo Santamaria let me follow his lead when I was a young teenager. Best lesson ever!! May he fly free🎼🎵🕊🌟
Eric , I'm a new subscriber and really love your content and style of teaching. I have a question for someone who is intermediate at best doing play along Latin Jazz and Salsa in my Garage and playing occasionally with friends what is the traditional order to set up 3 drum positions? for a right handed player. I am confused because I've seen different people do different things. Is the quinto between my legs or to my left? Thanks for your help.
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Love this tutorial Eric! I usually tune my Congas by ear. This will add another level to playing.
Thanks for showing all the tuning combinations.
dude those congas and the way you have them mic'd... yea. So good.
William Johnson thanks brother!
Excellent guide to tune congas set,thank you
I am a beginner with two drums. Quinto - 11 and Conga 11 3/4. Which would be the best combo for just two and also get the best seco. Lol (i saw your video, working on technique and sounds now) Thx brother.
Thank you Eric! Your videos are always straightforward and well organized and...simply amazing!... Thank you!... Jeff in Springfield, MO
Thank you so much!!!
Manito Percussion should pay you a commission! Because of your influence they have completely sold out of those beautiful conga heads! Good work, my man! Also thanks for the tuning tutorial! Just what I needed!
Hahahaha no commission needed.. Not tryna sell the product... just wanted to share how good they are haha Thank you.. really appreciated it and glad the video helped.
So true, i got my chocolate conga heads because of these videos that eric post all the time, and i love those manito skins...thank you eric..
I have been working with Bram over the last week or two helping him to test and fine tune the new Bongo and Conga modes and he has done an amazing job. Drumtune Pro can now correctly detect the pitches of all sizes of conga and bongos and comes with a useful recommended tuning range guide. This is a real game-changer for me as a percussionist as I can now tune to specific notes and reproduce the same tunings each time. I imagine the best players in the world can do this by ear to a piano, but for the rest of us mortals this app opens the doors to congas and bongos that sound professionally tuned. every time...
I tune my Congas and Bongos as follows:
Tumba D3
Conga G3
Conga Bb3
Quinto C4
Quinto D4
Hembra D4
Macho F5
There is a brilliant guide to the tunings used by some professional players starting on page 31 of this research paper:
The Conga drum : development, technique, styles, improvisations and the contribution of master drummer Ramon 'Mongo' Santamaria
If you want any tips or suggestions on tuning your Congas and Bongos get in touch...😁
I tune to whatever amuses me in the moment. Last week my four drums were tuned to Eb minor 7, with the seventh (Db) on the tumba as the low note. Right now they are tuned I 4 5 b7, with the low note being F.
As for wrenches I have the wrench for the congas and my bongos in a small pouch held to the drum with a magnet on the lugs. Really simple. This way I am not looking for them in a bag or something. I'll forget them and then need them as is the case often.
Good idea!
Thanks for the video, there's not alot of info out there on this subject. Really nice chops as well.
Thank you for the video. When you have the C, G (right) , B(left), and A (quinto top right), and E top left, what is the pitch? So C4, G3, A4, and E3? Thank you in advance for the reply.
I just use intervals because I play on multiple sets of congas (because I'm pretty adaptable and use house congas)
If play on two, I tune by fourths
If I'm playing three, Quinto and Conga are fourths, Conga and Tumba are third
Also, I use my conga as my center (quinto on left, tumba on right)
Awesome!
Thank U Sir!
Eric I have a question I had my friend bought some of your skins from Malito. He loves them. A recommendation from you,
my question should he tune down his conga ever time after he done playing?
Thanks
The beginning! 😵💫😄. You’re a little crazy! That’s what will keep you young!
Tienes algún video de como afinar en conjunto congas y bongo?
Yeeesssss! Thanks Eric appreciate it!
MOSTDEAFdotCOM Welcome!
I tune my congas by ear crazy but it is just me & depending on what music I will play either deep house lounge, chillout lounge,funk, disco or Latin music.
This is great...Greetings from Nigeria
Thank You Bro. Really Appreciate it.
Hello Eric.... the cell view is not clear...anyway could you tell with is any single drum ? I got an idea but I would like to sure about it.....Thanks and keep up the great job.....stay safe
Hi Eric. I love you channel. I have a question about tuning LP Paladium Super Tumba. I have a complete set Paladium with original LP skins. All drum sounds fantastic, but not the Super Tumba. It has a strange over tone. It is very difficult tune it right. Do you have any tips ? I might get a new skin for it. Do you have recomendation for new skin, maybe a manito ? Thanks
I bought 2 conga. 1 very base like a tumba. But the other higher in tune has a great base and open, but no slap, no difference from the open...I found the similar slap sound hitting with finger and keeping the index finger pressing the skin in the center. They are schalloch percussion. Any suggestions please. I love the real slap tone and I miss it...
Awesome, again another great video full of great info. Thank you brother!!!🙏🏻
Hey bro. Please make a tutorial on how to tune congo on D major.
c# lets this conga swing. I wonder if this is true for all congas of this size? probably depends on the resonance of the wood, too
YUPP C# Flat, lloll same here, ok i gotta skin my 2nd conga now. Instant envy.
Derk Nizotts HAHAHAHA get it!!!!
Can you clarify what tuning you might typically use for only three drums? I’m not sure which of these five would be in the position of the segundo in a typical Quinto-segundo-tumba arrangement.
I saw a video with poncho Sanchez he turned his three congas EGC from low to high.
WE DID AASK THAT .. AND ONLY NOW WE FOUDN THIS REPLY MASTER YODA ...
Awesome!! That's really nice of you! Thanks so much mate! :) All the best
I love my cowhide too!
Where did you get those skins they sound great
Sick as ever!! This dude is on it and so grounded with his knowledge. Greetings from UK Cubaphile Pedro!!
i know im asking randomly but does any of you know of a way to log back into an Instagram account??
I stupidly lost my login password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me!
@Kase Mekhi Instablaster =)
@Roland Dustin i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im in the hacking process now.
Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Roland Dustin it worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thank you so much you saved my ass !
@Kase Mekhi you are welcome xD
Am I the only one that struggles with hearing the sound of the drum differently at face vs. what it sounds like to others ears or recording? Using Matadors with original heads. Maybe my ear needs more consistency, but tuning is a struggle sometimes.
Wow me lot of work!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thank you very much
Curious why these drum heads are so dark? What is unique about them?
Thank you. I have a set of Toca Congas. They have 10 and 11 inch heads. What notes do you recommend tuning to for a 2 drum set, such as this? I am a newbie, learning the basics. Thanks so much.
love the first issue of my favorite spider man!!! i saw it once at a place called the bat cave in newyork...thanks
Yes thanks alot.
8:18 i like this combination
Those heads are crispy asf! 🔥 what thickness did you get from Manito? I’m looking to get some.
8:34 love this sound
Awesome video! I only play the Conga and Quinto. Any tuning rules if you only play two drums? Those heads look amazing
Thanks bro for all yr ssecrets 👍 im going to get me that shirt love it
Emilio Emilio thanks bro! I put the link so you can get the shirt!
j'apprécie très bien les cours ,je veux d'autres
Thanks for tuner been trying to find one that works thanks man
If I could impose on you and ask this please
I am a newbie so your videos helping a lot
I have two tumba someone has allowed me to jam once a week with rock and blues what note could you suggest to start my new opportunity
I will experiment with your tuner as well thanks
I'm new to congas and just bought a set, (11" & 10"). What notes should I tune them to to get that "George of the Jungle" interval? Is that tuned to a 4th?
I can't found app can you put a link it please
Ola só de Brasil Manaus Am.
Gostaria de saber em que notas eu devo afina um trio de conga?
A, meus parabéns pelo seu trabalho gostei muito.
I can't find the app
Can you explain how to use the app?
Hi Master,I watched your great lesson about tone up Congas,I down load the same Toner as you show, my question is how can I for example tone up My tomba to B. When I turn on my toner on the left is logo of metronome and on right is logo of a speaker so should I set the toner on B ( how) then bang the tomb to get B or I have to bang a lot to rich the B which is not happening , Please help me ,Thanks
Very Good Work!
Great info. Tks.
Please give me a tuning app
Cool video.
I play two congas & bongos together. I tune by ear. But what notes would you suggest?
I cant use a tuner like that on drums. The octave difference is too great and the drum sound is too short. Suggestions?
My Manito Percussion heads for my bongos come in tomorrow! You mention breaking in heads, could you do a video on this process - how to tell when theyre broken in and do you need to treat them differently until they are broken in?
Yes, you do. The skin is new and it's going to stretch. Detune your drums like two full turns to the left (lefty loosey, righty tighty) relieving the skin on your down time. Before and after tuning or detuning your drums, you're going to want to use the side of yr fist to punch out down HARD smack in the middle to ensure the skin is firmly on its resting seat correctly, not lopsided. There are videos out here that show you that. Best of luck to you.
Dude!!!!!! I want a shirt like that. I love it.
Hello Eric ! Can you tell me how to tune with 3 congas please ? Tumbadora in G3 , Conga in C4 and Quinto in E4 ? Is that good ? In your video , i see you tuned the conga in B3 and quinto in C4 . Am i right ?
Thanks a lot !
The 3rd tuning you show on your phone, the Super Tumba Left is tuned to E#? I'm sure it's just me not reading that correctly, what note should that be? Also in the same tuning, your Tumba at F# doesn't fall between Conga at C# and your Super Tumba Right at G#. Do you purposely tune your Tumba higher than your Super Tumba Right?
c and e sound awesome to me , thanks :)
Which exact (tuner) app are you using? There are a lot to choose from. Thanks.
I'd like to have more likes for you bro ......so nice your sound !!!!
Great video and thanx for the help brither but i need a tuner for android i cant use the tuner app u use on ios... any ideas? Or maybe u should develop ur own app for both platforms.. greeting -Tommy Cachimba
I no can see the list note.. thanks
Thank u
HOW DO YOU PLAY SAMBA ON CONGAS ?? LET;'S HEAR PLEASE ...
What's the name brand of your tuner?
Ha that’s me playing in the M&M love the vids🥂
Great stuff as usual! That chop at 9:03 - video on that please?
BishBashBosh Beats ufffff that little diddle haha aight I’ll add that to the to-do list
what if you only have two drums, what notes do you tune them in?
Anthony Smith G as your lowest drum and C as your main drum is a great place to start.... that’s a very “centered” tuning for general play.
thank you!!
Have application for tune congas ? I am new one..i don't know how tune congas.can you help me send some video ?
I have a set of congas on a stand 10 3/4 and a 11 3/4 what do I tone them to
Muchas gracias Eric por compartir tus conocimientos. Aunque no domino el inglés llevo tiempo siguiéndote por supuesto estoy suscrito. Con los subtítulos automáticos voy entendiendo algunos conceptos y por supuesto viendo y oyendo lo q muestras. Hoy te he pedido amistad en Facebook. He visto que ahí si publicas algo en español. Un cordial saludo.
Muy buena hermano..place español🙏🙋
Hola maestro !!! Cuál App afinador está usando ahí en el celular
Gracias
Dam brotha mad respect. Chulada de estilo I feel it! I got some questions on this conga heads. If you could help me.
Thanks bro! Sure how can I help?
Wanting to know where are the skins from and how to purchase them.
www.manitopercussion.com
Learning the scales too, so don't know if its a C3 or C4 etc ... just yet. So again Quinto-11 and Conga- 11 3/4
Sweet
Saludos bro, from Boston,Mass. hope all is good,just want to thank you for the information, it comes in handy,also would like to ask ,what tipe of congaheads you have on does congas?very nice i would like to try them. Very good tutorial videos ,keep them coming,yourfriend from boston, chao and God bless.
I got this app Eric thanks. Do you have 2 congas 2 tumbas and 1 Quinto there. 👍🏼
In this video I’m using 2 super tumbas.... 1 Tumba... 1 conga and 1 Quinto
@@APercussionLife cual es el size de la tumba?
@@APercussionLife pregunta ingenua del novato.
I have problems sometimes when tunning with the tone even after I get to the note. Sometimes the tone ends up being muffed and not very sustained.. I try to go around even with the wrench.. I try and oil the Cueros and detune them after gigs. Especially my tumba ..that thing is stubborn. I bang with my fist on the head and tighten up with the wrench but sometimes still end up stubby and muffed. Any tips ?
Eric, I see that your using the tuner app. to tune your drums. I cannot find anyone who can show me step by step on how to use the tuner and then tune their congas to their note(s). Can you please show us/me how ?
I also wanna know plz and thanks
Anyone know what is a good app for tuning congas? I have android and i cant seem to find the one eric was talking about.
Hey, thanks for the video. I wanted to ask, in the first tuning (at 6.00min) it looks like you tune from bottom to top Super Tumba Left E, Super Tumba Right G, Tumba B, Quinto A and Conga C (so the quinto is lower than your conga in this tuning). The B on the Tumba is lower than the A on the Quinto, how can this be? They sound about a tone apart should it possibly be the other way, with the Tumba at A and the Quinto at B?
Thanks for sharing now I need two super tumbas
Como se llama el afinador que usas en tu celular
Please make a video om how to tune a bongo
Hi, there's any good tunig app for Android?
Hola Eric este video de afinacion no lo tienes en español?
Hi! I've been listening in to you on Facebook and here. I just acquired 5 congas. Nevermind the story behind it where I was just looking for the tumbadora but the price was so incredible for the set, I bought the three. So, I have two congas, two quintos, una tumba. I'd like to tune them as requinto, quinto, conga 1, conga 2, tumba.
Would you be kind enough to add which drum is which in your set up, please. It seems as if your quinto is in the middle, with the tumba on yr right, conga on your left and i don't know what's behind them. Also, could you add the written notes as they'd be on the grand staff? I'm hard of hearing now so pitch wheels won't work. I hear the sound through the vibration, but if I see it written on the staff, my brain knows exactly what it actually "sounds" like. I thank you so much. I enjoy your classes. I've played with many amazing talents through the years, Mongo Santamaria let me follow his lead when I was a young teenager. Best lesson ever!! May he fly free🎼🎵🕊🌟
Awesome as always main man.
Thank you bro!
@@APercussionLife if you only have 2, what would you tune to?
Como estas Eric y la familia?
Donde puedo bajar ese app.?
Do I need to pay for it.?
Excellente.
Eric , I'm a new subscriber and really love your content and style of teaching. I have a question for someone who is intermediate at best doing play along Latin Jazz and Salsa in my Garage and playing occasionally with friends what is the traditional order to set up 3 drum positions? for a right handed player. I am confused because I've seen different people do different things. Is the quinto between my legs or to my left? Thanks for your help.
What is a good tuner app for andriod??????
What's the name of those heads pls?
Hi Eric, how is that app called? TUNER? ?(Is it Android?) i did not find the same one you showed. Could you help?