I’m 1st gen cuban-american in cuban family and usually theres instruments laying around during holidays and family gatherings, everyone always picks em up play with whatever salsa is on & I wanna be less shy to pick up the bongos :)
Great video. I’ve been playing for years but have recently upped the ante after getting the bongo I’ve been waiting for and your vid will help me one heck of a lot!
Thank you Kevin your explanations are very clear and I appreciate your display of humility you are an excellent musician they are usually the humblest looking forward to practice with your video
Hey, my name is Arthur from South Africa Johannesburg. I love percussion. I have been playing djembe drum from the age of 7. Today I find it easy to go on a conga and bongos, but I need a good foundation and techniques. South Africa doesn't have many percussionist but I hope to change that.
I had some conga and berembau experience years ago. I recently got a bongo cajon and am really enjoying it. Probably going to get a set of bongos soon.
@@RhythmNotes that’s great!! I’ll look out for them. Could you break down the salsa one a little more? I love salsa music/dancing, but trying to play the bongos to it is melting my brain 😂
I've never seen bongo played in a DC GoGo group. Usually the percussionist has two congas and two junior congas (shorter shell size). The junior congas are tuned higher and can sound like bongos. I've heard people refer to congas as bongos, but that's like calling a car a truck. I'd be interested to know if percussionists are using bongos in DC GoGo culture, too.
Have you seen this video? ruclips.net/video/ugXrFsLbkgQ/видео.htmlsi=68HbPmcjT6PYliZq ... I am not opposed to doing my own video, it's just not a style of music I have played professionally.
Thank you for this well documented and clear video. I am a newbie. I assimilated the Martillo although the LP bongo set that I ordered was delivered to me with a Macho / Hembra pitches inversion: low pitches on Macho and high pitches on Hembra! With a little experience I will be able to correct this amazing tuning mistake.
The tuning thing is interesting. I wonder if the factory was concerned about the smaller head tightening too much with the changes in moisture during shelving and transportation. Smaller heads tend to be affected more dramatically than larger ones. This is all assuming that the heads are real skins. I always say crank the macho and go a little easier on the hembra. Best wishes!
The demos are listed in the description (occasionally I forget and need to go back and add them). The funk tune is called Real Dapper by Curtain Peepers and the salsa tune is I saw What You Did by Tiki Tiki
Thank you for the video. The Salsa Accent Phrase that you are playing is based on the 3/2 clave. Right? Also please upload more of the repiques "improvisational" parts. Thank you.
Play bongo in big band. Especially in the funky I wish, i hear 16 th note bongo patterns with accents, just to go out of my head with disco - funk . But ...dont see them being used: timbales, conga, see a version with beat ring. Is it to much to line up all together as a band? I had problems to get it lined up ...even when i practiced timing seriously. Timing of the group is a whole started sounding chaotic. When i used 4th on cowbell it was OK. Stevie Wonder performs "For Once in My Life" at the 25th Anniversary Concert in 2009. ruclips.net/video/HlQmzvBSe3I/видео.html Stevie Wonder - I wish ruclips.net/video/Me-HOoM-3D4/видео.html
Honestly, I played in a Latin jazz ensemble for about six semesters before I started to fit all of the parts together well. And the timbalero I was playing with is now with Pancho Sanchez and the bongocero is with Snarky Puppy, so it was a good percussion section. We rehearsed 3 hours a week with the directorship of Jose Aponte, who was an invaluable resource and teacher for these rhythms. And, BTW, I still struggle to ensure the rhythms fit together well. It's a journey and in many cases a lifestyle to make these rhythms work well.
It’s one way to accent beat two. Check out this video because it’s more clear about the open vs closed tone technique on the macho. And when you hear Cuban bongoceros play you’ll hear the open tone on beat 2. ... martillo starts at 2:55 ruclips.net/video/2x9P5Ha-WOs/видео.html
Hello. Can someone explain the obsession with the Martillo? Almost every bongo video is just people playing a martillo. Drum videos aren’t just people playing a rock beat. Don’t understand. I get it has its place in a samba rhythm section, but that’s it it seems. Surely an instrument is there to be used as you like, taken to new ground, played in new ways. There are a thousands of genres and rhythms beyond martillo/samba… a million rhythms that can work musically within and around any accompaniment. Jimmy Hendrix played his guitar upside down (and no he didn’t learn to play it the right way round first!).
Martillo is Cuban and Samba is Brazilian … but I get what you’re saying. It’s important to learn the instrument, at least to some degree, in the styles of its origin. And it’s also important to apply the instrument to other genres, too. Have you seen this video on funk and r&b ? ruclips.net/video/JjJn8hi4sHU/видео.html
What would help you learn more productively? Slower, stroke by stroke explanation? More focused videos on just one thing, like just about martillo, for example?
Thanks for watching. I have another video to be published December 7 that focuses more on the martillo pattern for beginners and some simple grooves to play with other instrument or along to your favorite songs.
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This is what I was looking for. I'm just getting started in percussion
That's great, Jin! ... What percussion instruments have you been playing?
Same here. Bongo. Playing Drums since 3 years
Just got a new set. Had a set of bongos when I was little, now 40 years later, I am back to learn.
That's great! Let know if there's anything you're looking for.
I’m 1st gen cuban-american in cuban family and usually theres instruments laying around during holidays and family gatherings, everyone always picks em up play with whatever salsa is on & I wanna be less shy to pick up the bongos :)
That’s a really nice story. Thanks for sharing. This video shares some more about martillo ruclips.net/video/2x9P5Ha-WOs/видео.html
Great video. I’ve been playing for years but have recently upped the ante after getting the bongo I’ve been waiting for and your vid will help me one heck of a lot!
Glad I could help!
Thank you Kevin your explanations are very clear and I appreciate your display of humility you are an excellent musician they are usually the humblest looking forward to practice with your video
My pleasure!
Hey, my name is Arthur from South Africa Johannesburg. I love percussion. I have been playing djembe drum from the age of 7. Today I find it easy to go on a conga and bongos, but I need a good foundation and techniques. South Africa doesn't have many percussionist but I hope to change that.
That's great, Bongane. Let me know if there's a particular video you're looking for.
I had some conga and berembau experience years ago. I recently got a bongo cajon and am really enjoying it. Probably going to get a set of bongos soon.
That’s awesome. I love my bongo cajon.
I just got some bongos for Christmas and am so excited to start playing! Thank you for the tutorials!!
That’s awesome! I’ll making a few more in 2021.
@@RhythmNotes that’s great!! I’ll look out for them. Could you break down the salsa one a little more? I love salsa music/dancing, but trying to play the bongos to it is melting my brain 😂
@@MamaRosie definitely ... I’m working on a video that breaks down the salsa accents and shares a few variations.
Yay!
Just bought my first bongo, very excited to learn about where the bongo fits in D.C GOGO culture
I've never seen bongo played in a DC GoGo group. Usually the percussionist has two congas and two junior congas (shorter shell size). The junior congas are tuned higher and can sound like bongos. I've heard people refer to congas as bongos, but that's like calling a car a truck. I'd be interested to know if percussionists are using bongos in DC GoGo culture, too.
I know this is a beginner vid. But FYI, you do not hold down the toe. You hold down the heel in order to accent beats one and theee
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Beginner for sure, but now that I have more time lately I've been subbing to channels like this one and practicing.
I'm glad it's helping. Let me know if there's something you're looking for.
Just starting. Play shaker percussion with my husband who has been a blues singer songwriter for 52 years
Thanks for sharing, Susan. Have you checked some of the other bongo videos on my channel? ruclips.net/p/PLfaZqBOzNnodl3s7jwjvu7VH2-o9-t1Nx
Thank you I'm a long time fan yet I'm a beginner.
And your video helps me a lot.
Omar Serrano Thanks for mentioning it, Omar. Is there a topic you’re interested in that you’d like to see a video about?
Hey man so glad to found ur channel! I gonna get my bongos to start bring joy with ma'music
Great! I'm glad it's helping.
Just got my first bongo. Looking forward to some good information
Have you seen my bongo drumming playlist ruclips.net/p/PLfaZqBOzNnodl3s7jwjvu7VH2-o9-t1Nx&si=dT1jBuLzbafK5MIR
Thanks man, will give it shot for sure!
I don’t have any experience. I’m starting the learning process.
Have you seen my bongo basics video in this playlist? ruclips.net/p/PLfaZqBOzNnodl3s7jwjvu7VH2-o9-t1Nx
thanks!
You are welcome!
Love your work, I have a Gon Bops wooden bongo. The sound is beautiful, I have to live up to it.
Those are nice drums. Thanks for watching!
Great Kevin! Where can we purchase the music sheet for the funk groove?
Here rhythmnotes.gumroad.com/l/bongo-rhythms
Hey it's Scott Grimes from the Orville! Hahahah, In all seriousness thanks for the video man!
Any time!
Great
Glad you like it. Here's a playlist of more, if you're interested ruclips.net/p/PLfaZqBOzNnodl3s7jwjvu7VH2-o9-t1Nx
Looking to replace my traditional skinheads, with modern artificial heads. Hoping to get that extra Cuban pop out of them. Any suggestions?
I like the REMO Nuskyn heads.
Thanks Kevin! Can you do a video for bongo rhythms in Bachata?
Have you seen this video? ruclips.net/video/ugXrFsLbkgQ/видео.htmlsi=68HbPmcjT6PYliZq ... I am not opposed to doing my own video, it's just not a style of music I have played professionally.
Is there a concept of clave in Bachata? In Derecho pattern?
Not that I know of, but I don't have much experience with bachata.
Love salsa, so would love to play a set of bongos given to me by my wife…
I hope you get your wish, Frank.
Great Video! Thanks for this!
I'm glad you liked it!
Thank you for this well documented and clear video. I am a newbie. I assimilated the Martillo although the LP bongo set that I ordered was delivered to me with a Macho / Hembra pitches inversion: low pitches on Macho and high pitches on Hembra! With a little experience I will be able to correct this amazing tuning mistake.
The tuning thing is interesting. I wonder if the factory was concerned about the smaller head tightening too much with the changes in moisture during shelving and transportation. Smaller heads tend to be affected more dramatically than larger ones. This is all assuming that the heads are real skins. I always say crank the macho and go a little easier on the hembra. Best wishes!
First search and this is exactly what I was looking for!
More of this🔥🔥🔥
I’m glad you found the video helpful.
Beginning
Have you watch the bongo basics video? ruclips.net/video/2x9P5Ha-WOs/видео.html
You had me at *clutterly*.
That’s funny ;)
Hi Kevin, what's the name of that musical backing tune? Keep hearing it on your demos. Thx
The demos are listed in the description (occasionally I forget and need to go back and add them). The funk tune is called Real Dapper by Curtain Peepers and the salsa tune is I saw What You Did by Tiki Tiki
Thank you for the video. The Salsa Accent Phrase that you are playing is based on the 3/2 clave. Right? Also please upload more of the repiques "improvisational" parts. Thank you.
The salsa accent phrase is based on 2/3 son clave.
Funky AF
Thanks
Play bongo in big band. Especially in the funky I wish, i hear 16 th note bongo patterns with accents, just to go out of my head with disco - funk . But ...dont see them being used: timbales, conga, see a version with beat ring. Is it to much to line up all together as a band? I had problems to get it lined up ...even when i practiced timing seriously. Timing of the group is a whole started sounding chaotic. When i used 4th on cowbell it was OK.
Stevie Wonder performs "For Once in My Life" at the 25th Anniversary Concert in 2009.
ruclips.net/video/HlQmzvBSe3I/видео.html
Stevie Wonder - I wish
ruclips.net/video/Me-HOoM-3D4/видео.html
Honestly, I played in a Latin jazz ensemble for about six semesters before I started to fit all of the parts together well. And the timbalero I was playing with is now with Pancho Sanchez and the bongocero is with Snarky Puppy, so it was a good percussion section. We rehearsed 3 hours a week with the directorship of Jose Aponte, who was an invaluable resource and teacher for these rhythms. And, BTW, I still struggle to ensure the rhythms fit together well. It's a journey and in many cases a lifestyle to make these rhythms work well.
slow bongo where and its cool
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Wow I didn’t realize the right hand is alternating the way it hits the macho
It’s one way to accent beat two. Check out this video because it’s more clear about the open vs closed tone technique on the macho. And when you hear Cuban bongoceros play you’ll hear the open tone on beat 2. ... martillo starts at 2:55 ruclips.net/video/2x9P5Ha-WOs/видео.html
Hello. Can someone explain the obsession with the Martillo? Almost every bongo video is just people playing a martillo. Drum videos aren’t just people playing a rock beat. Don’t understand. I get it has its place in a samba rhythm section, but that’s it it seems. Surely an instrument is there to be used as you like, taken to new ground, played in new ways. There are a thousands of genres and rhythms beyond martillo/samba… a million rhythms that can work musically within and around any accompaniment. Jimmy Hendrix played his guitar upside down (and no he didn’t learn to play it the right way round first!).
Martillo is Cuban and Samba is Brazilian … but I get what you’re saying. It’s important to learn the instrument, at least to some degree, in the styles of its origin. And it’s also important to apply the instrument to other genres, too. Have you seen this video on funk and r&b ? ruclips.net/video/JjJn8hi4sHU/видео.html
@@RhythmNotes i think i've seen ALL the bongo videos on youtube!
Puede ser en español, y seria mas practico para mi al seguirlo con los bongos
Ojalá pudiera hacer estos videos en español también. ... Que tan bien es mi español?
Iam Dr Ram Sewak also played Bango
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
4:27
Salsa accents
First time
Thanks for watching!
No experience
Thanks for sharing. This video focuses more on bongo basics ruclips.net/video/2x9P5Ha-WOs/видео.html
pero no tienes de salsa alma amigo
Se explica a los 4 minutos en el video.
beginner
Thanks for watching. I hope it was helpful.
Zero experience
Thanks for watching. I'm uploading a video that focuses more on beginner technique and patterns in two weeks (December 7).
I need a more productive learning.
What would help you learn more productively? Slower, stroke by stroke explanation? More focused videos on just one thing, like just about martillo, for example?
Hi , and thank you for your response, I wanna get better on the strokes , along with the time in. Please help.
Rhythm Notes I can see the hand positions , however, I get lost on the variations.
@@petesolla2600 I will try to put together something that's slower and more focused on martillo and variations / fills.
Rhythm Notes hey !! Thank you..
Total beginner
Thanks for watching. I have another video to be published December 7 that focuses more on the martillo pattern for beginners and some simple grooves to play with other instrument or along to your favorite songs.
None
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No experience
Thanks for sharing. If you're interested in more basics, maybe this video would interest you. ruclips.net/video/2x9P5Ha-WOs/видео.html