Thanks for that update. I remember that video and wondered why at the time you were playing it as a two bar phrase with tumbao. I just figured you had some reason that I didn't understand.
One of my greatest teachers has been putting videos on YoutTube. It allows so many perspectives to weigh in on what I'm doing, which wasn't something I was thinking about as much when I first started. At first, the criticism eroded my confidence. But then I used it to learn and change the way approach preparing lessons and making videos. It's more about sharing the lesson than being the purveyor of the tradition. Even still, there's a fine line to walk and maintain reverence. ... thanks for reaching out. This made my day!
Good Evening, I've been playing drums, and percussion for years. I would now like to expand my music skills, and start reading music notes. Is there a music book recommendation for congas, bongos and timbales? Thank you, and God bless you.
I recommend congaguide.com (my book), Changuito A Masters Approach to Timbales, and for bongo? I never used a book so I don’t have a good recommendation for that.
Reading latin percussion music is not a special skill different from others, if anything else is easier. Just get any book on reading music, keeping in mind that you only have to learn to read rhythm. There are tons of good books readily available. As a recommendation for Congas I can suggest the Richie Gajate book on congas by WB publishers. Another great resource is the Tomas Cruz conga methods, there are three volumes but if you get a good grasp on vol 1, and 2 you'll be way above the rest and will have under your belt probably 95% of what you'll ever need. These volumes are published by Mel Bay. For Timbales, there's the Changuito book "A master's approach" I think it's called. There's also another great book by Victor Rendón. For Bongos, also from Mel Bay, there are like three books by Trevor Salloum and they're all excellent resources. At the very least get his "The bongo book" you can't go wrong with that one. Good luck and happy drumming!
@@popcycles I don't think so. A hundred years or so ago I saw an interview with Skunk Baxter who said he voiced his rhythm playing like he was playing congas so I started voicing my playing like that. "Transcribing" is a pretty generous word for it but, hey, use it or lose it!
I think it's more like F#4 and C#3 ... mostly because I don't tune to exact pitches. But lately I've been thinking of tuning for the song so the drums will mix better.
Sorry bro, I hit the wrong button. I like it a lot. But there is only one of me, which rhythm is THE Bolero rhythm? If I am playing with just a guitarist and a singer. Atlanta, Ga.
The basic rhythms are shown at 2:15 ruclips.net/video/FKCDvFUvs8U/видео.html ... which is where the explanation starts. ... If I were playing with a guitar and singer, I might play the timbale and conga rhythms on bongo. Or, I might play the timbale rhythm with one hand (stick) on the shell of the timbale (or anything, really) and the conga part -- focusing on the open tones (low high low at the end of the bar).
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Thanks for that update. I remember that video and wondered why at the time you were playing it as a two bar phrase with tumbao. I just figured you had some reason that I didn't understand.
One of my greatest teachers has been putting videos on YoutTube. It allows so many perspectives to weigh in on what I'm doing, which wasn't something I was thinking about as much when I first started. At first, the criticism eroded my confidence. But then I used it to learn and change the way approach preparing lessons and making videos. It's more about sharing the lesson than being the purveyor of the tradition. Even still, there's a fine line to walk and maintain reverence. ... thanks for reaching out. This made my day!
Super tutorial video!
Glad you liked it
YOU A MAESTRO GRANDE!
Thanks Jose!
I am somuch love your lesson ...
Thank you! 😃
Bello un ritmo che si suona poco però rimane Magico lo stesso. Complimenti.
grazie
Good Evening, I've been playing drums, and percussion for years. I would now like to expand my music skills, and start reading music notes. Is there a music book recommendation for congas, bongos and timbales? Thank you, and God bless you.
I recommend congaguide.com (my book), Changuito A Masters Approach to Timbales, and for bongo? I never used a book so I don’t have a good recommendation for that.
Reading latin percussion music is not a special skill different from others, if anything else is easier. Just get any book on reading music, keeping in mind that you only have to learn to read rhythm. There are tons of good books readily available.
As a recommendation for Congas I can suggest the Richie Gajate book on congas by WB publishers. Another great resource is the Tomas Cruz conga methods, there are three volumes but if you get a good grasp on vol 1, and 2 you'll be way above the rest and will have under your belt probably 95% of what you'll ever need. These volumes are published by Mel Bay.
For Timbales, there's the Changuito book "A master's approach" I think it's called. There's also another great book by Victor Rendón.
For Bongos, also from Mel Bay, there are like three books by Trevor Salloum and they're all excellent resources. At the very least get his "The bongo book" you can't go wrong with that one. Good luck and happy drumming!
I love the Tomas Cruz book. Awesome stuff!
I don't drum but I take these rhythms and transcribe them for guitar. My bandmates think I have some kind of 'secret sauce'. Thanks!
That’s awesome, Greg!
Love that! Is that common, transcribing percussion rhythms into guitar?
@@popcycles I don't think so. A hundred years or so ago I saw an interview with Skunk Baxter who said he voiced his rhythm playing like he was playing congas so I started voicing my playing like that. "Transcribing" is a pretty generous word for it but, hey, use it or lose it!
Could you make Bolero for timbal? that would be great!:D
I've had it on my list for a while and still need to make it. Thanks for asking.
Kevin, how do you have you macho and hembra tuned on the Bongo? Is your macho C4 and the hembra G3 ?
I think it's more like F#4 and C#3 ... mostly because I don't tune to exact pitches. But lately I've been thinking of tuning for the song so the drums will mix better.
@@RhythmNotes Thank you....I thought as much...Thank you again.
What skins are these?
Manito Percussion
Many guys play this BOTH ways. I prefer the first style.
Right on!
Sorry bro, I hit the wrong button. I like it a lot. But there is only one of me, which rhythm is THE Bolero rhythm? If I am playing with just a guitarist and a singer.
Atlanta, Ga.
The basic rhythms are shown at 2:15 ruclips.net/video/FKCDvFUvs8U/видео.html ... which is where the explanation starts. ... If I were playing with a guitar and singer, I might play the timbale and conga rhythms on bongo. Or, I might play the timbale rhythm with one hand (stick) on the shell of the timbale (or anything, really) and the conga part -- focusing on the open tones (low high low at the end of the bar).