How To Play Funk On 2 Congas

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    Here's just a quick break down of one of the variations of Funk I do on Two Congas...
    This variation in particular is pretty fun to do simply because of the little elements like ghost notes that are involved to making the pattern drive.
    I hope y'all enjoy.
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  • @gvprivate2411
    @gvprivate2411 4 года назад +3

    This funk pattern has literally become my foundational pattern for any Funk that I've now play. It is so encompassing, and I can take different pieces of it and crate different rhythms off of a particular section. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge Eric.
    -Gerry

  • @charlesaverett2669
    @charlesaverett2669 28 дней назад

    Of all the videos I've watched, yours are the most instructionally clearest

  • @a265610
    @a265610 3 года назад +5

    Love it. Really get a lot from your video. I’ve been playing for just two years - now 59 years old! My back made me give up tap dancing, so now I’m tapping with my hands 👊🏻

  • @gvprivate2411
    @gvprivate2411 3 года назад +4

    This was one of the very first Funk grooves that I learned, and have since been able to modify and create off of it. It's a nice base to work from. Thank you Eric for posting you're much appreciated!

  • @a265610
    @a265610 2 года назад +3

    So enjoying these videos, Eric. I’m almost 61 and took up hand drums and percussion at 57. Took lessons for about three years and feel like I’m getting fairly good for someone who doesn’t play every day.
    I’ve been incorporating tap into my
    Rhythm since I was a former professional dancer. I love all things percussion and I would love just one lesson from you!

    • @djalitanaful
      @djalitanaful 2 года назад +1

      wow so i am not the only oldie here. I am 62 haha. is so much fun

  • @forestmusic51
    @forestmusic51 4 года назад +1

    Revisiting these videos again. So cool to adapt your pattern from 2 to 3 and then 4 congas... wirh repetitions... occaissionally putting small variations on the count of four before starting again.
    Gracias Eric!

  • @Congadrummingcom
    @Congadrummingcom 6 лет назад +5

    The ghosting just makes this something really special. Thanks Eric :-) Played it out today.....too much fun & a little tricky.

  • @paulchalmus6920
    @paulchalmus6920 5 лет назад +4

    Love your videos, my man. Your playing abilities are awesome and equally is your personality! You've redefined "COOL"!!!

  • @mansakonko7777
    @mansakonko7777 5 лет назад

    More awesomeness from a true Conguero. Saludos desde Inglaterra. I run a drum circle at local psych ward and the healing power of the drum is astounding.
    Keep smashing the grooves hermano. Mil gracias!!!

  • @bongoscongasantiquecashreg4544
    @bongoscongasantiquecashreg4544 4 года назад

    Love love this since I am into funk, chillout lounge, deep house, house, deep house lounge, latin hip hop so this worked great man I can add my crazy style to this pattern yeah groove out chill relax I am there!

  • @jerrymammoser9857
    @jerrymammoser9857 2 года назад

    I’ve checked a lot of “beginner conga” stuff. Yours suits me best. Thanks. Been playing kit for decades, now want to hand drum..nice...

  • @johnjones1095
    @johnjones1095 6 лет назад +1

    Hi Eric , great tutorials and awesome playing !!! Thank you !!

  • @themns4u
    @themns4u 4 года назад

    Great video man! straight to the point, no bs, easy to understand and the most important sounds so good!

  • @TheLateBoyScout
    @TheLateBoyScout 2 года назад +1

    Great lesson again!

  • @drummingdog5706
    @drummingdog5706 6 лет назад +1

    Eric, im about ten yrs behind on all this wonderful info. Hopefully ill make it to 70 so i can get all this cool stuff your showing us down. Love to ya brother

  • @mikepiper6292
    @mikepiper6292 2 года назад

    Love this groove!

  • @Talentocubano
    @Talentocubano 4 года назад

    Very nice Eric , I will include this funky of your's to my Akai mpc finger conga drumming. Well done

  • @reneortiz5876
    @reneortiz5876 3 года назад

    Gotta love those patterns.... flawless bro...

  • @amvds4517
    @amvds4517 6 месяцев назад

    Wow, thank you so much.I learn so much from your video's. I'm 63 years old and always loved playing percussion but had not much oppertunity to practice.Now my kids are bigger so have a little more time to practice.So once again thank you so much you explain it so cool.!!!! Big hello from France.

  • @tanmoybanerjee4922
    @tanmoybanerjee4922 6 лет назад +4

    I was looking for Breakdown of this Rhythm!
    Thank U Eric "Maestro" Perez!

  • @giraldo9786
    @giraldo9786 4 года назад +4

    Excelente tutorial maestro, una sugerencia sería bueno que al final sonara una base de fondo y así aplicar el ritmo o patrón aprendido en el video

  • @soakedingracemusic9057
    @soakedingracemusic9057 3 года назад +1

    This is great! Very clear demonstration. Thank you!

  • @vikkopiloto1563
    @vikkopiloto1563 5 лет назад

    DUDE! I applied that rythm today, and I shined... love u brah Suscribed

  • @flintowndancer
    @flintowndancer 2 года назад

    Dope Dope Dope ! Man someone just game me a cabasa a set of congas and another small drums on a stand that I'm unaware of. I am ever so grateful I'm gonna repay them in MASTERY! Thanks 4 this video Hermano

  • @vilmaayala6034
    @vilmaayala6034 4 года назад +2

    Gracias Maestro, Eric, soy principiante y a sido un placer comensar con sus consejos, aunque soy una mujer madura, Epero aprender es mi meta 💃🏻🌺🙏🏼

  • @paulf3715
    @paulf3715 3 года назад

    Love the way you sound, very cool. Is there any chance you could include musical notes at some point in the video?

  • @lpsalsaman
    @lpsalsaman 6 лет назад +1

    Awesome work Bro, as always well done and explained.

  • @joecanzano
    @joecanzano 4 года назад

    Great groove and sound! Thanks.

  • @jms5615
    @jms5615 4 года назад +1

    hi Eric !! i'm french living in south near Marseille!! enjoy so much your video.. very clear!! love play funky groove on Congas.. ! what about your drums? you prefere MEinl than LP? thank's bro!

  • @GrootsieTheDog
    @GrootsieTheDog 5 лет назад

    A really cool groove that would be great for you to break down is the groove starting at :59 on Ghana Spice by Candido. I have to admit, the more I play, I gravitate to more African rhythms vs tumbaos. Perhaps a series for conga players interested in music that is not heavily rooted in Latin Jazz but rather the conga playing heard in jazz from the 60’s/70’s ( Herbie, Miles, etc) or African music like Fela, and other forms of music that explore the African side of conga playing?

  • @spunkito3
    @spunkito3 2 года назад

    Nice funky sound! Thanks!

  • @sacha84arg
    @sacha84arg 5 лет назад

    Thanks! You are incredible! I love allmost all your videos! Grettings from Argentina!

  • @stevenromo8434
    @stevenromo8434 Год назад +1

    YES!!!! Gotta love it!! You're killin' it vato! Great instruction.

  • @johnross3295
    @johnross3295 3 года назад +1

    Yeah man, that sounds really good! I gotta get that one down.

  • @reneebailey7513
    @reneebailey7513 3 года назад

    Hi Eric! You are awesome. I got Congo’s from my kids last year,2020,
    I’m female 62 years old. God has blessed me with rhythm. I’m really interested in learning. I’ll be back. I did subscribe to your channel

  • @XX-lx4mr
    @XX-lx4mr 6 лет назад

    Hey man, thanks so much for what you do. I love you're persut. I was wondering if you've ever studied African rhythms. I know it varies, it's a huge continent, but I was wondering if there are hooks or repeated rhythms. Like, I've noticed the accent on three a lot and some tribes love using several polyrhythms between individuals. Anything you've picked up on, I would love to hear. Thanks again!

  • @firstpitstop
    @firstpitstop 2 года назад

    You bro are a great teacher. I subscribed.. Like that groove too. 👍

  • @a_martynovich
    @a_martynovich 6 лет назад +8

    I liked the video before even watching. That's how much I care.

  • @cristophera.j.pchavezherre3376
    @cristophera.j.pchavezherre3376 5 лет назад

    Hola Maestro te saludo desde Lima Peru, quisiera saber q toque me recomiendas estoy fusionando Metal con salsa y afro sería algo asi como santana pero mas fuerte gracias

  • @jrgrande69
    @jrgrande69 5 лет назад

    Hello Eric , I’m new to your channel. This is a cool rythym , sounds like Mozambique . I started playing congas again because I want to improve in what I already know . I’m still a beginner and hope your videos can help me . This one is good 👍🏼

  • @user-qt2jq3zm3w
    @user-qt2jq3zm3w 4 месяца назад

    Hi Eric, great lesson, i love it. Could you please give me a hint how to count this groove. Thanks

  • @saulo8717
    @saulo8717 6 лет назад +2

    Hi thanks for doing tutorials video
    For two congas you are the best keep going.👍🏼👍🏼

  • @ramonmartinez4744
    @ramonmartinez4744 4 года назад

    Nice sound of the congas.

  • @PHELONIJD
    @PHELONIJD Год назад +1

    I'm loving it ❤

  • @josephd.gutierrez4029
    @josephd.gutierrez4029 2 месяца назад

    Thank you. And thank you for the Raul Rekow pattern!!!!

  • @manriq47
    @manriq47 5 лет назад +1

    First time visitor and glad I stopped by. Very cool tutort and very user friendly. I’ll be back for more. Hasta luego. ~ Mark

  • @blairmacewancrosbie8646
    @blairmacewancrosbie8646 6 лет назад +8

    Greetings Eric, a tasty little rhythm indeed. Love it. Your Meinls sound truly amazing. Cheers!

  • @rodrigopv4925
    @rodrigopv4925 3 года назад

    awesome video, man! thank you so much! the 2nd open on the tumba and the ghost sounds are kiling me, but I'll get there!

  • @gitita1
    @gitita1 4 года назад

    Hello, I loved your video, thank you! Can you please give us an example of a song that this rhythm can go along with? Thank you!

  • @karentemecula
    @karentemecula 10 месяцев назад

    I like your teaching technique...You are easy to follow along with.

  • @RodrigoMunozCarrasco
    @RodrigoMunozCarrasco 6 лет назад +4

    nice groove (sabrosa), I find that it would probably work best if there is no drummer giving that you are doing a basic funk kit groove, kick and snare align with your major beats, a basic tumbao usually works best in my opinion when doing funk, of course ultimately it's the band leader who will decide what he/she likes best, thanks for the post

  • @ozrendrums
    @ozrendrums 5 лет назад

    hey man! thanks for the video and excellent lecture, I'm playing conga for few months, but first wont to ask you about congas..have some Stagg 10'' and 11''..and it's very hard to find nice sound and slap is very tight in place...etc.., I have some experience with drum set..played for ten years in blues band so it's not that I hit drum for first time, and I know that drums dont make drummer but just a question : do I need to get better congas for serious playing..haw much difference does it make?

  • @artjunkie19
    @artjunkie19 5 лет назад

    RUclips needs to add a love button! Awesome❣️

  • @conguero5788
    @conguero5788 Год назад

    You are the Best teacher on percussion ever Thanks alot

  • @MrRljohnson77
    @MrRljohnson77 5 лет назад

    Can you tell the size of the congas you are playing?
    By the way, great lesson.

  • @candelariadeschapell9375
    @candelariadeschapell9375 4 года назад

    Brother Eric,
    Totally awesome man,
    Keep it up.
    Love your instructional ways.
    Sincerely Mr. Rodriguez.

  • @Old_Man_Medina_Gaming
    @Old_Man_Medina_Gaming Год назад

    The ghost notes are what keep me coming back to congas year after year

  • @andresco50
    @andresco50 5 лет назад +1

    Are you using microphone to record the congas sound??? The touch in the cuero Sound perfect

  • @rubenpabloromero
    @rubenpabloromero 6 лет назад +1

    muy buen ritmo, eric! con aires "hiphoperos" :D
    sigue compartiendo material para dos tambores! muchos solo tenemos dos congas
    t felicito! sigue asi!

  • @sandolorsilverdollar
    @sandolorsilverdollar 10 месяцев назад

    thats a good rhythm eric , thanks

  • @philatkinson3955
    @philatkinson3955 3 года назад

    Sweet, you are the Groove Master baby...godspeed.

  • @manny209
    @manny209 6 лет назад +4

    Yessss the video I've been waiting for.👍 I wanna learn the rythm to that song by Joe Cocker "Feelin Alright"

    • @Squirrelconga
      @Squirrelconga 5 лет назад

      Manuel, I friend of mine always has me show him that song. Trick is, it is one of those songs that alot of other instruments don't always play the rhythm that spot on.
      I play a lot of duos with just myself and a guitar player. Without the keys, the feel is often interpreted very differently! Haha
      So, once you think you have it, and they call it out. Know the part that you have in your head, but be flexible to line it up with whatever bastardization they have done to it...not everyone is Steve Winwood or Leon Russell (keys)

  • @jonahpaz.
    @jonahpaz. 4 года назад

    Any funk songs that uses congas as a main percussion that you can recommend me?

  • @brittanysrecordshop3991
    @brittanysrecordshop3991 5 лет назад +1

    Keep the vids coming 🔊

  • @shangri-la3732
    @shangri-la3732 3 года назад +2

    New sub, New owner of congas ! I like playing to funk Marvin Gay is great to jam to.

  • @tysmith_6844
    @tysmith_6844 6 лет назад

    funky for sure brother! as usual. Thanks

  • @bebobalula
    @bebobalula 3 года назад

    Great sound from Meinl. What series are they from?

  • @gillermopiedrabuena9270
    @gillermopiedrabuena9270 4 года назад

    Hola eric .saludos desde Argentina. Lo podras graficar este patron ritmico. En cada conga , los abiertos y slap ? Gracias

  • @AntonioRamos-bg3pg
    @AntonioRamos-bg3pg 5 лет назад +2

    Love your videos GOD BLESS 🙏🏻🙂

  • @dexterespinoza6797
    @dexterespinoza6797 5 лет назад

    Nice work! Where did you get that shirt? thanks

  • @linecote8680
    @linecote8680 3 года назад +2

    Yes, you got to love it 😉

  • @sparkle58dc
    @sparkle58dc 4 года назад +1

    Love the videos glad to see the younger generation pickup this beautiful instrument. You are a good teacher I recommend your videos to others. Check out some of the cats that played funk in the 60’s 70’s. Henry Gibson (Curtis Mayfield percussionist) Alex Acuna, Ralph McDonald many more.

    • @APercussionLife
      @APercussionLife  4 года назад

      Thank you!!!!! I actually did a video on Ralph last year!!! ruclips.net/video/veocAsJRk08/видео.html

    • @sparkle58dc
      @sparkle58dc 4 года назад

      “Crazy” (Lol). I just found your videos and see your a brother in Christ as I am! It gets better and better. I have playing for the Lord for 25 years going on 65years young. God loves congas! and percussion. Most important He loves and saved me.

  • @leilaazaisto2761
    @leilaazaisto2761 4 года назад

    Drums are really fun. :D

  • @josiasmachin1415
    @josiasmachin1415 4 года назад +2

    Espero un día poder enseñarte como se toca en Puerto rico... Darte una clase. De afincacion Por. Mest: JOSIAS MACHIN.

  • @JosephDarmenia
    @JosephDarmenia 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @chez529
    @chez529 5 лет назад

    Eric, where do you get all of these cool t-shirts????

  • @miromori3362
    @miromori3362 5 лет назад

    Yes, you said in the very beginning: Let's talk about.
    It is hard to find the groove at around 1:30.

  • @gabrielfaciroquero6934
    @gabrielfaciroquero6934 Год назад

    Pregunta: en qué parte del compás empieza el abierto de tumba?

  • @Chucknorris-tg3lk
    @Chucknorris-tg3lk 4 года назад

    Natural skin.......The best Sound.....En mi humilde opinion......gracias maestro....esa marcha suena como un ritmo brasileño....suena sabroson.

  • @PATRICKCASTILLO
    @PATRICKCASTILLO 6 лет назад +1

    Did you shout out Ooh Wee?! What a coincidence, the congagroove sounded like Mark Ronsons “Ooh Wee” or am I wrong? Fantastic tutorial. Thank you so much.

  • @annetee6567
    @annetee6567 4 года назад

    Great lesson! And your T-shirt is also cool ;)

  • @djalitanaful
    @djalitanaful 2 года назад

    hi can you give us the link of a music we can use as background music to practice this?

  • @sebamurguero
    @sebamurguero 5 лет назад

    Dónde puedo conseguir una remera así, como la que tienes puesta???

  • @MrBjkoolcat
    @MrBjkoolcat 6 лет назад

    Sweet little rhythm, thanks. How about a similar little bongo rhythm?

  • @fernandorivera7785
    @fernandorivera7785 5 лет назад +1

    Where are you located and do you teach?

  • @litobakzcozykc7616
    @litobakzcozykc7616 5 лет назад

    Can I play Rossana of Toto with this pattern?

  • @ronaldoferreira2052
    @ronaldoferreira2052 6 лет назад

    Muito bom essa levada Funk , você pode colar as partituras ficaria mais fácil para estudar tocar , parabéns excelente goove tamo junto gurerreiro.

  • @artjunkie19
    @artjunkie19 6 лет назад +1

    That is cool!! Thx!

  • @mdcongas
    @mdcongas 10 месяцев назад

    Great video and very cool conga pattern. Thank you for a very detailed tutorial.
    P. S: Can you please make a video 'bout Kizomba pattern? Thanks in advance.
    God bless you and your channel. 🎼🎵🎶🪘🙌

  • @lenaholm7155
    @lenaholm7155 4 года назад

    Yeah, I got it! Perfect break down,thank you :-)

  • @OBedOwusu-ec3iy
    @OBedOwusu-ec3iy 7 месяцев назад

    I love it ❤

  • @pasqualemarino2449
    @pasqualemarino2449 3 месяца назад

    Maestro...sto studiando questo funky on congas e noto che gli accenti sono sulla clave di rumba 2-3....molto interessante. Grazie per le tue informazioni. Max.

  • @RockSClone
    @RockSClone 6 лет назад +1

    Very cool...

  • @andyayalanavarro1605
    @andyayalanavarro1605 3 года назад +1

    Buen video Eric 👌 y mucho mejor el subtitulado en español mil aplausos 👏🏆

    • @APercussionLife
      @APercussionLife  3 года назад

      Andy Ayala navarro ruclips.net/video/QqNcvkxwUPU/видео.html

  • @Swagman1957
    @Swagman1957 5 лет назад

    Thank for ALL your work Eric. Appreciate SO MUCH 😇.............
    I am having difficulty in incorporating cymbals with conga in contemporary / Christian music. Also, trying to play around with shakes with conga.
    If you can bro, pls HELP 😇

  • @cyrilharris5710
    @cyrilharris5710 Год назад

    thanks.... super cool

  •  6 месяцев назад

    thank youuu

  • @ricardoacevedo1743
    @ricardoacevedo1743 5 лет назад

    Muy buen maestro

  • @REAL-oo6xe
    @REAL-oo6xe 3 года назад

    i have a question ..i’m looking to get a pair of cheaper and very grateful wondering if think wish least bad .. toca or rythm tecg ? you can leave me a text if you would , this is Real of gambas present

  • @ricardoacevedo1743
    @ricardoacevedo1743 5 лет назад

    I would like here some melody on base and piano that I can company with this rythm