How to Play Your First Rhythm on Bongos--A Lesson for Beginners

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  • Опубликовано: 25 окт 2024

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  • @Aegelis
    @Aegelis 5 лет назад +162

    With chill voice, beat, and easy to follow instruction, you're the Bob Ross of bongos! Thanks for this and looking forward to playing more.

    • @lisaeverett9819
      @lisaeverett9819 Год назад +1

      You are so right!

    • @theallknowing229
      @theallknowing229 Год назад

      @@lisaeverett9819 bro, do u know what is the name of instrument the other person is playing at 0:02

    • @ppg19782
      @ppg19782 Год назад +2

      @THE All Knowing musical washboard

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape Год назад +1

      Bongo Ross

  • @adrianmusic777
    @adrianmusic777 8 лет назад +176

    Great info for beginners. Why do people leave bad reviews for this. Its pretty niche. If you dont like bongos, why are you watching? I find it quite amazing that someone with absolutely no interest in playing the bongos would watch this and leave a comment. Did you search for boobs and bongos came up by mistake. If you dont like what your watching, turn it off and watch something else or read a book or go for a walk. Have a life!! Im interested in learning how to play the bongos, so this is very interesting to me.

    • @joeyhandeland983
      @joeyhandeland983 5 лет назад +5

      Well said.

    • @Sci-Fi_Fan296
      @Sci-Fi_Fan296 5 лет назад +4

      I could not agree more! This is a very helpful video for someone like me who is a beginner and is interested in learning a tip or 2 of how to play this instrument.

    • @男メロウ
      @男メロウ 4 года назад

      hope this helps ruclips.net/video/kICn4vhNhgE/видео.html

    • @markharris4539
      @markharris4539 3 года назад

      Totally agree 👍 ole chap! Well said!

    • @joemomma1968
      @joemomma1968 3 года назад

      Pipe down bongoboy

  • @JustHatched13
    @JustHatched13 12 лет назад +12

    This is exactly the rhythm that my music director at church was trying to teach me. Thanks to your video I now know what he meant. I'll be playing it tomorrow.

  • @gwales
    @gwales 11 лет назад +33

    Excellent introduction. Many advanced players have trouble understanding what it looks like for beginners, but you show people how to layer the sound by adding complexity to an underlying simple pattern.

  • @dawnevans1955
    @dawnevans1955 3 года назад +11

    I stumbled upon your video in a first grade class today. They wanted to see the Drum video! We all think you are a wonderful teacher! I love how you define your words and take your time. One of my first graders picked up this rhythm right away! We had a GREAT time! Thanks for great content!!

  • @shedroids
    @shedroids 4 месяца назад +4

    Explained and taught to Perfection, thank you, Al!

  • @axlk-hq8qf
    @axlk-hq8qf 7 лет назад +791

    its literally 4:37am and im watching this video. I dont even have bongos

    • @chaitu70
      @chaitu70 7 лет назад +14

      alexxk maybe you are really interested in music, but not sure of which instrument to play.

    • @Sabkuch101
      @Sabkuch101 7 лет назад +4

      alexxk same here

    • @elcinylmaz2200
      @elcinylmaz2200 7 лет назад +6

      i'm at work and i don't have a bongo, either :)

    • @nitinagrawalagrawal9988
      @nitinagrawalagrawal9988 7 лет назад +1

      tabla

    • @jojoUK120
      @jojoUK120 6 лет назад

      ...yet

  • @gowrikrishnan4629
    @gowrikrishnan4629 11 месяцев назад +3

    People always say that when someone is really good at something, they can make it look easy and effortless. And that's exactly what you have done here! Clear explanation and easy to follow, thank you :D

  • @Airman1121
    @Airman1121 4 года назад +4

    Bongos have been especially helpful with my endeavor to quit smoking. Keeping my hands busy. Thank you for the "Habanera" lesson.

  • @swashington942
    @swashington942 8 лет назад +8

    Amazing how a simple setup can sound so good.

  • @avivavogelgabriel5482
    @avivavogelgabriel5482 6 лет назад +12

    Best-sounding, most clearly presented instruction I've found here for playing the basic 'Habanera' pattern on bongos for beginners. Unlike many teachers,, this drummer plays with a clean, slinky, fluid style, rather than with a wooden feel and muddy or imprecise tones. And his bongos are tuned nicely. Kudos, Al Dworsky! I have played congas at an intermediate-advanced level intermittently for 15 years, and I have now found a tasty "in" to approaching bongos, which I need to do both for their portability, and to use them 'non-traditionally' or folklorically for accompanying kirtan groups and various improvisational settings. ⚡ Many thanks 🔴⚫🎱

  • @philliplanger5530
    @philliplanger5530 3 года назад +4

    That was the best, first instrument lesson of my life. I felt capable and at ease. Thanks, Let's Do This!

  • @mommadrums
    @mommadrums 12 лет назад +2

    what I love about this is how you take it step by step. nice teaching for a real beginner like me!

  • @keefmeister77
    @keefmeister77 11 лет назад +40

    Reading some of the comments here from a month or two ago, you'd think this guy is some sort of bongo anti-christ because he doesn't play EXACTLY according to the basic bongo patterns. So?!? Plays very well and I incorporated some of what he does into my repertoire, good video, by comparison I make him sound very traditional...

  • @Reyes78
    @Reyes78 12 лет назад +2

    It makes me so glad to see an emphasis on the pulse right from the beginning because I overlooked it as a beginner and very much regretted it.

  • @andrewsexton6179
    @andrewsexton6179 Год назад

    I just bought my first bongos and I’m glad I saw your video first. A great rhythm I’m from Australia

  • @roidthegoat
    @roidthegoat 6 лет назад +111

    "Today i´m gonna sleep early"
    Me at 3 AM.

  • @greenfunnycolor
    @greenfunnycolor 11 лет назад +2

    Surprisingly easier than I thought it was going to be. Thank you!

  • @WORLDDRUMCLUB
    @WORLDDRUMCLUB 5 лет назад +87

    We love that you did this on a rooftop!

    • @popupmassacre2445
      @popupmassacre2445 3 года назад

      Well... he did the start and end on roof top. You can see grass in the rest of it so the explanation was somewhere else.

    • @popupmassacre2445
      @popupmassacre2445 3 года назад +2

      Interested in whatever that board the other guy is playing actually. Pretty cool.

    • @mr.tiddles556
      @mr.tiddles556 3 года назад

      @@popupmassacre2445 I'm pretty sure that's a washboard, if you haven't already found out

    • @rebeccadeveraux
      @rebeccadeveraux Год назад

      Wow you look like you are so pretty 1:08

  • @DailyFrankPeter
    @DailyFrankPeter 6 лет назад +2

    Wow.. you can teach stuff this way? That was totally pleasant and unlike anything I would call 'being taught'.

  • @nathanielwadley3924
    @nathanielwadley3924 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing this videos. My friend gave me a pair of bongas drum and I used this video to help me accumulated to my new friend. I just brought the video. Thank you for sharing your experience with mankind.

  • @santhiabraham3440
    @santhiabraham3440 Год назад +16

    Watching this video after 11 year from posting

  • @chezchez4998
    @chezchez4998 3 года назад +1

    Good Stuff! Clear and concise. Short enough to learn the basic method so its not easily forgotten and can be practiced anywhere. Bravo! 👏

  • @effyiew7318
    @effyiew7318 7 лет назад +4

    Great setting. Love the rooftop vibe.

  • @anidamsa4396
    @anidamsa4396 4 года назад +2

    Brilliant, very musical, accessible and above all , inspirational. ‘Groove is in the heart’ 😂
    Many thanks.

  • @jawidofkoj2998
    @jawidofkoj2998 4 года назад +2

    Very soothing voice and video

  • @bettyspitalnik6374
    @bettyspitalnik6374 5 лет назад +4

    Got it now, thank you! I appreciate you making this for us.

  • @jessedallavecchia4187
    @jessedallavecchia4187 4 года назад +21

    This was very helpful, purchasing my first set tomorrow to keep me busy during the quarantine! Actually looking forward to learning the instrument :)

  • @ricdoliveira3075
    @ricdoliveira3075 6 месяцев назад +1

    I’m a life long musician. With injuries from an accident I’m finding hand percussion my only unaffected ability. So, buying new percussion ( hand types). Torn between a cajon or bongos. I do music therapy as well, so bongos and other hand percussion seems more accessible.
    This video, explains what I’ve been know to do, but with appropriate info to do it better, thank you.

  • @MacPakinga
    @MacPakinga 2 месяца назад +1

    Cool 🪘thank you for sharing 🪘🤘😎 from new Zealand 👍

  • @dayesimpson
    @dayesimpson 8 лет назад +4

    Thank you for this wonderful video and lesson - so easy to understand as I just bought my first second hand bongos ... and want to learn!

  • @flipstick3409
    @flipstick3409 10 лет назад +6

    Thanks...very helpful indeed. I've had my LP's for twenty years and play around, but you have inspired me to do more!

  • @jennifergomez4412
    @jennifergomez4412 4 года назад +10

    Listening to bongos I feel like dancing in a beach in Hawai. ❤️

  • @jonlee2186
    @jonlee2186 3 года назад +1

    Man!! makes me want to learn how to play the Bongos. Love how explains the simple "beat" and progresses.

  • @TheWallowingMadman27
    @TheWallowingMadman27 3 года назад

    I’m going to keep this in mind for when I get some bongos. I followed along & counted out the rhythm to get a sense of it.

  • @b.dood_
    @b.dood_ 4 года назад

    Thanks for the lesson Paul Simon!

  • @michelecoco4775
    @michelecoco4775 28 дней назад

    Bravo! Metodo che si adatta benissimo a chiunque Vogli imparare qualche ritmo con i bongos.

  • @jcbnica
    @jcbnica 6 лет назад +1

    Big thanks for sharing this video. This is my first lesson and got it!! Thanks to you.

  • @anarkyster
    @anarkyster 2 года назад

    You're one helluva teacher!

  • @grawakendream8980
    @grawakendream8980 Год назад

    this was the easy to pick up how you presented it thank you

  • @Julie-jq1sy
    @Julie-jq1sy 8 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the easy lesson. These Bongos sound nice. If only the drums were as easy.

  • @Calypso3
    @Calypso3 12 лет назад +1

    Great! I just picked up a set at a tag sale and figured I'd test my hand at jamming! Ty for tips!!

  • @bobbytyler8008
    @bobbytyler8008 7 лет назад

    You just got me started.. Many thanks. Im up and running..

  • @DieterLo1
    @DieterLo1 Год назад

    Very good lesson! Just started to learn playing Bongos!

  • @FlatlandMando
    @FlatlandMando 3 года назад +1

    Anytime I've had bongo's in my hands I've only been able to produce " junk sounds". But with this, next time I get ahold of a bongo set, your video will be my starting point

  • @marcellejogaudinn3836
    @marcellejogaudinn3836 5 лет назад

    Drums are so cool. Thanks a lot. :)

  • @gabrielwellarsson4384
    @gabrielwellarsson4384 10 лет назад +6

    One Of My Favorite Instruments.

    • @kornbread5359
      @kornbread5359 4 года назад +1

      Gabriel Wellarsson same! Its a real nice sound

  • @Yaboroqe
    @Yaboroqe 8 лет назад +1

    Great teaching, nice videolesson!

  • @alexroman373
    @alexroman373 5 лет назад +3

    Love it! I just played it on my pair!

  • @EM-B
    @EM-B 7 лет назад +1

    I couldn't play this at first!, but now I'm a pro!!, thanks 🙏🏼!. This is one of the best vids - for explaining!. XOXO 😘 EM-B! Zzz 😴 xxx

  • @bigkeezo
    @bigkeezo Год назад +1

    Excellent 👏🏾

  • @dirtdigga13
    @dirtdigga13 3 года назад

    So easy to follow along with this video. Thank you!

  • @StephanieL180
    @StephanieL180 9 лет назад +186

    1, 2, 3, 4, Pulse, Pulse, Pulse, Pulse... work those glutes, ladies!

  • @frankkelly6273
    @frankkelly6273 5 лет назад

    This is what I am looking for ...THANKS !!!

  • @daddysmith1376
    @daddysmith1376 6 лет назад

    Nice one bud my daughters loving this easy lesson👍

  • @vincentgodinez5275
    @vincentgodinez5275 4 года назад

    I learned ftom differnt videos. I come back to this one because it helps get my hands get moving( basics).

  • @dawonplace
    @dawonplace 11 лет назад

    Thank you Alan. I use this Cuban bongo (harmonara)playing the most.

  • @CSILopez
    @CSILopez 7 лет назад

    Gracias for this! Can’t wait to see my progress!

  • @SlimJointJr
    @SlimJointJr 8 лет назад +4

    simple and clean.thanks.

  • @territmoderitmo9190
    @territmoderitmo9190 5 лет назад

    nice editing. simple and clear. good job

  • @anicca3179
    @anicca3179 9 месяцев назад

    Helped me a lot, thanks man!

  • @tiershirt
    @tiershirt 8 лет назад +1

    Thank you. Perfect for Beginners.

  • @joggejor
    @joggejor 7 месяцев назад

    just wonderful, thank you!

  • @chebontoroitich7509
    @chebontoroitich7509 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome stuff!!

  • @LBEXOTICS
    @LBEXOTICS 12 лет назад +1

    WOW.... THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!! IT REALLY HELPED!!! I have been trying and wanting to learn for a long time. I was getting the beat because your video made since . And was easy!!
    Regards
    David West
    (Owner) LB Exotics

  • @pennynelly1392
    @pennynelly1392 8 лет назад +1

    Very very helpful thanks a lot

  • @bmmusic
    @bmmusic 6 лет назад

    great video lesson on bongos....great job..

  • @dawonplace
    @dawonplace 11 лет назад

    Lovely teaching!!!!!!!!!!

  • @augustinechinnappanmuthria7042
    @augustinechinnappanmuthria7042 3 года назад

    Super teaching Sir

  • @peytonmoss5069
    @peytonmoss5069 3 года назад

    I love it now I know how to play the bongos my mom got me thanks!

  • @goodnurse4899
    @goodnurse4899 4 года назад +1

    So helpful thx n you !!!

  • @listairgin
    @listairgin Год назад

    Excellent demo/ lesson! Thank you so much 🌠🌅🌌🕊👍🏻

  • @MrFitznicely
    @MrFitznicely 11 лет назад +5

    Great video! really clear and easy to follow, had me feeling like a pro in no time =D

  • @aimless758
    @aimless758 3 года назад

    Started learning my Bongo from here. and kid also like this....

  • @maurizioghezzer4302
    @maurizioghezzer4302 3 года назад

    Bravo! Buona dimostrazione senza troppe lunghe chiacchere! ❤️

  • @gmee123
    @gmee123 11 лет назад +1

    This was a great beginner video and very nicely explained! Thanks for taking the time to share :)

  • @miguelhaddadchavelas7454
    @miguelhaddadchavelas7454 3 года назад

    Excelent class, thank you men

  • @stern1233
    @stern1233 2 года назад

    I love this video!

  • @h-0058
    @h-0058 5 лет назад +23

    I just got bongos from Xmas and I am trying to learn how to play at them.

    • @ernestbongocero4lifehooks90
      @ernestbongocero4lifehooks90 5 лет назад +2

      My fellow bongocero, make passionate love to your drum as often as you can. I hope you master your instrument.
      There are a number of instruction vids on utube such as Micheal Miranda and Bongorilla to name a few. As a matter of fact they each have numbered lessons you can pull up and save to your utube library for easy access.
      My own drums keep me awake playing in the wee hours of the morning quite a bit.
      Anyways enjoy your drums bruh. 😎💪👊👍
      #Bongoseros4Life

    • @mountain_dweller
      @mountain_dweller 5 лет назад +1

      Bongos can become shy when you play at them. Try just playing them.

    • @habdman
      @habdman 4 года назад +2

      @jackalantorn lol wut

    • @habdman
      @habdman 4 года назад

      @jackalantorn disfuncion erectil

    • @1olp1
      @1olp1 4 года назад +1

      @jackalantorn y means also down

  • @bonek350
    @bonek350 3 года назад

    Right on. Thanks, dude.

  • @HolyCrapZeo
    @HolyCrapZeo 11 лет назад

    Im going to buy a bongo next week and this inspired me!

  • @KVbrimex
    @KVbrimex 11 лет назад +1

    Cheers, brilliant lesson.!!!

  • @bamanra3858
    @bamanra3858 3 года назад

    @63 yrs old learning to play bongos/congas
    Proof you can teach a old dog 🐕 new tricks. 😉 👍🏾

  • @lov2playtn
    @lov2playtn 3 года назад

    Wow...great instruction for a beginner like me...

  • @mrednermoreira
    @mrednermoreira 12 лет назад

    dude you sound so peaceful

  • @feliciajennings4398
    @feliciajennings4398 4 года назад +1

    Need to know how to tune new pair of bongos please. Thank you for sharing.

  • @kyaravivanco6178
    @kyaravivanco6178 7 лет назад +1

    that taught me a lot for my first time playing . you have any other videos for beginners?

    • @Dancinghandsmusic
      @Dancinghandsmusic  7 лет назад

      So glad to hear you learned a lot from my video Kyara. You can find all my stuff at dancinghands.com.

    • @theallknowing229
      @theallknowing229 Год назад

      @@Dancinghandsmusic bro, kindly please tell me the name of instrument the other person is playing with you at 0:02

  • @DivineZeal
    @DivineZeal 11 лет назад +1

    this was so fun to play along with :)

  • @evoi9715
    @evoi9715 Месяц назад

    Still great video after 13 years online.

  • @lejosjoel1
    @lejosjoel1 11 лет назад

    I love this video, thanks for your time, you are exceptional, Good narration

  • @darrelltiencken2194
    @darrelltiencken2194 8 лет назад +1

    I love it!

  • @rossross9281
    @rossross9281 3 года назад +1

    That’s it, I’m buying bongos!!!! To amazon!

  • @JasonNguyenProductions
    @JasonNguyenProductions 8 лет назад +86

    I just wanted to be good at Donkey Kong Jungle Beat.
    But now, I'm even better.

  • @magpercussion3005
    @magpercussion3005 3 года назад

    Really well done

  • @theeshadeslayer488
    @theeshadeslayer488 9 лет назад

    Very inspirational video. I can't wait to jam on bongos and play the umm Habernero thingy!

  • @drmher
    @drmher 13 лет назад

    great 1st lesson. Thank you.

  • @deluxxgaming8091
    @deluxxgaming8091 2 года назад

    Thankyou was able to perform in my school

  • @ito148
    @ito148 13 лет назад

    GREAT VIDEO AND GOOD TEACHING SPEED.............POST MORE VIDEOS

  • @Zentralbank911
    @Zentralbank911 13 лет назад

    I often don't know where is the first beat (1 2 3 4).
    But it's really great for beginners, thanks.

  • @drmher
    @drmher 8 лет назад +4

    Great beginner patterns. Thx