How To Do The Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez Martillo

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How To Do The Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez Martillo

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A Percussion Life

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@rhythmfield 18 сағат бұрын

RIP - Rest In Power: the great Johnny “Dandy” Rodriguez has left this plane, 1945-2024, but thankfully left us with a LOT of great music and masterful bongo magic.

@jexmartinez9343 3 жыл бұрын

For those watching this amazing tutorial, You can slow down the playback speed to 2 times slower. You find those settings on the gear symbol right next to the close caption CC icon. That way you can see his hands movements in slow motion. It helped me a lot.

@MrVvasquez61 4 жыл бұрын

That's crazy! My father played with him when they both played with Tito Puente... My dad's name is Victor Cruz who also played with Ceila Cruz right up to when she passed away. He also was part of the All Stars.

@hmlqrt2716 4 жыл бұрын

Damn! Thats some serious class. What did your father play?

@MrVvasquez61 4 жыл бұрын

Timbales

@miroslavtabyashki 5 жыл бұрын

Eric...., man, muchas gracias for what U R doing! Im 50 y.o....in love with the music...not a professional percussionist, but...., man, when I was desperado because didn't have the right guys to play with and left my stuff at the corner....I've just start watching to your chanel and....U just lift me up....!!!! BLESSINGS, TAKE CARE AND KEEP ON ROCKIN'

@APercussionLife 5 жыл бұрын

Miroslav Tabyashki thanks!!! Appreciate those kind words! Keep it going!

@omarmatos 4 жыл бұрын

Esta es una forma bien personal de Dandy Rodríguez y ver como ese martillo baja como si fuera a construir una casa de madera... DURISIMO. Johnny Dandy Rguez tiene un manejo único y lo que llama la atención es como los patrones se salen de lo normal en la salsa o el jazz pero a mi parece que su percusión en el bongó está mas cerca del guaguancó...me corriges. De todos modos es fabuloso ver como alguien se ha tomado el momento para desmenuzarlo y para uno que otro seguidor del ritmo y del bongó nos deleitemos y al mismo tiempo aprendamos. Buen trabajo Eric. Gracias

@Roberto-lb5or 4 жыл бұрын

Exacto, yo he estado estudiando la música cubana y también lo escucho aproximado al patrón del guaganco. Y es que es muy natural que los cubanos como Tito Puente que comenzarón a tocar el jazz a su manera por lo que se creó el latin jazz junto con otros músicos y llamaron la atención en EU por lo que los músicos que tocaban con él como es el caso de Jonnhy comenzarán a reinventar los ritmos en sus patrones, otro ejemplo es como el caso de Ray Barretto. Es como la base del aprendizaje si a mi me enseñan el son montuno por ejemplo yo puedo pensar de que otra forma puedo tocarlo. Y no digo que sean malos músicos, por el contrario son muy buenos, porque por su forma de tocar han destacado, sólo no olvidar que el origen de todo esto es Cuba. Don't forget the origin of all these rhytms is Cuba!!

@dennisshaikewitz916 5 жыл бұрын

LOL Eric, All the congueros and bongoceros who watch you are going to be able to identify each other when we hear the rhythms in public! We’re going to say; “You learned that from Bro Eric! Gloria a Dios!

@APercussionLife 5 жыл бұрын

That would be funny hahaa but glad that the message is spreading haha

@Kaiser68 2 жыл бұрын

Dude you're the best. I love your passion and your way of teaching that slows it down. I started playing this week and your videos are by far the best. I even watch the ones in Spanish, it's like learning Spanish and Bongo at the same time! Love your stuff man, easy subscribe and gonna go through your channel and check your videos out!

@Quickone2 5 жыл бұрын

That’s probably the first riff I learned. It drilled in me a deep feel and understanding of the clave.

@APercussionLife 5 жыл бұрын

YES!

@gabrielrayo4368 5 жыл бұрын

The one and only! Grande John Dandy Rodriguez! Grande Eric!

@crazyaboutboxing9385 4 жыл бұрын

Johnny Dandy Rodriguez has a throw back style of playing. His playing is so smooth , yet so strong, and his timing is 2nd to none.

@izziOnBass 3 жыл бұрын

I play bass. Lately I have accuired some little purcussion instruments including a bongo, wooden tapping sticks to record some tracks of mine. Your tuts help a lot! Thanks for taking time to make them! Greetings from Sri Lanka!

@thegreasygrub5009 4 жыл бұрын

I could hear the clave rhythm in the martillo pattern after listening to it on repeat. Nice video, it's good to play again after getting back into it.

@rosacortes5074 7 ай бұрын

Imitation is the sincerest form of a compliment. You are a gentleman. 🙏👋✌️💃💯💯💯

@thestravaiger8102 5 жыл бұрын

Best tutorials on utube, hands down! (every pun intended)

@ramonmontes 5 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites Bongo Player, Indeed man you talking about a living Legend!

@APercussionLife 5 жыл бұрын

YESSS!!!

@alexdejesus62 4 жыл бұрын

Dandy and I both live in Las Vegas. We have played many gigs together. Kind of a dream with Dandy on bongos next to me. Never intimidated me. Instead, he made me play better. I have had a strange life, brother, but musically you can’t find a better band mate.

@emilioconguero9811 5 жыл бұрын

My 2 year old son is my world. thank you for sharing your son hes getting so big God bless. Im still waiting on his video on reviewing his bongos 😂

@APercussionLife 5 жыл бұрын

haha Yes very soon

@MrBjkoolcat 5 жыл бұрын

Bongos and Congas together forever. (You gotta love it:)

@frankshirley5673 3 ай бұрын

The best with all that experience plus play with musicians that incorporate many rhythmically grooves !!

@cids1599 5 жыл бұрын

Awe adorable ❤️ My fave is the beginning of your video. Love your videos. We learn constantly from you. Truly wealth of knowledge.

@waynepetersson7536 3 жыл бұрын

Magic Man! Dandy´s martillio is so usable and dynamic, you can mix it with any thing!:)) Muchisimas Gracias!

@bongosabroso 5 жыл бұрын

The Man, the myth, THE LEGEND....DANDY RODRIGUEZ. A GREAT VID on the man on bongos.

@APercussionLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!!!

@blueaegeansailing2052 4 жыл бұрын

Cool man nice video thanks ,also I would add where clave goes

@boricuabayamon7065 4 жыл бұрын

@@blueaegeansailing2052 rd

@juanortiz1955 5 жыл бұрын

Eric, thanks for throwing us a bone with the bongos every once in a while! Dandy is one of the greats. Also love the skins on your set!

@felixessink5175 5 жыл бұрын

I was also completely blown away by his sound when I saw that solo with the orquestra! It was the first time I saw the congahead channel and I was 100 % sold!! keep up the videos I love this shit

@APercussionLife 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!! Appreciate it!

@bongosabroso 5 жыл бұрын

Soooooo. To also add.....I have played with George Delgado who plays with Dandy alot. He describes as u do alllll those little things and hits that Dandy plays. The accent he hits...OMG...Makes u look back and say what was THAT....THAT POP...

@georgegonzalez1095 5 жыл бұрын

You are a good teacher, patient and insightful. Keep it going!

@robertkuchherzki7414 2 жыл бұрын

Eric it sounds very very close to what he is playing in the short clip, but I understand what you mean about the feel ! Kudos Brother you the man !

@cuewow8987 Жыл бұрын

único en el mundo en enseñar el martillo de el mejor, gracias!

@victorliendo2010 Жыл бұрын

I have the two of them BONGOS and CONGAS. I'm getting back to my roots and enjoying percussion as much as possible. Love your viedeos Eric and love this spectacular Dandy tumbao. You do it awsome man

@nacienlos70 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lesson. It would be great play it with clave

@lonelystar69 2 жыл бұрын

I have played this for my 7 year ol nephew and he loves this martillo

@oshitomaha 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite bongocero for sure!!!

@williammromero3544 4 жыл бұрын

Was raised in el Barrio in Neuva York. Also study bongo. With Victor Rendon. Now play Congas with a group called Sancocho

@shanefitzgerald517 4 жыл бұрын

You inspired me to bring Latin percussion into every ensamble I play in thank you

@rasmuhamednasr4621 2 жыл бұрын

I am practicing it now,and in a short while, will be able to play the whole thing. Waaaaaw,I am so excited.!!!!thank you.

@55damian 5 жыл бұрын

Hammer Time!

@jesusoropezaoviedo6029 5 жыл бұрын

Excelente! Magnífico! Muchas gracias maestro!!!

@daveargall3454 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the talk and for another really cool bongo rhythm!

@roundandrounditgoes772 5 жыл бұрын

For anyone else having difficulties: He does NOT start on the ONE at 6:11 or 13:17, he starts on the 4+.

@APercussionLife 5 жыл бұрын

roundandrounditgoes That is Correct!!! Thanks for mentioning that!

@roundandrounditgoes772 5 жыл бұрын

@@APercussionLifeThank YOU for your great tutorials, matey !!!

@williammromero3544 4 жыл бұрын

Eric thank for your lesson I play with a group called the New Generation played 2nd trumpet. Back then in the 70's..recorded with Rico Records back then. Now I play the Congas.Thank you for your instructions and information and the drumming a live.

@vicenetlabisfun5600 4 жыл бұрын

just discovered this thank you so much for sharing and breaking it down for uz! i'll be practicing this evening. Bongoenchemi! lol

@franksepulveda6974 5 ай бұрын

Yay for that old school vibe. Thnx I don't believe El Dandy Rodriquez gets enough credit

@williamwingert2340 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Love this! I’m a “day one”🤩

@1929able 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you great to see baby it’s been awhile . Peace.

@jonathanmacias2086 Жыл бұрын

Hola le escribo desde Ecuador he comenzado a seguirlo y es un gran tutorial muy bien explicado me ayudo mucho

@nanigo 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for dissecting and breaking it down!

@APercussionLife 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it man!!

@saulo8717 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work i will incorporate this on my routine thanks

@frankmethuen5522 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric! I’m most impressive instructional video, you’re doing a fabulous job

@orenseplus 2 жыл бұрын

Fantástica contribución Eric. Muy agradecido por dedicar tu tiempo a descifrar con tanto detalle las técnicas del maestro JOHN DANDY RODRÍGUEZ. Te agradecería un mundo si pusieras una versión de este tutorial en español

@bongosabroso 5 жыл бұрын

Ohhhhh...to Add on what he did....he was VERY INVOLVED with TIPICA 73. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

@rhythmfield 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting alternative take on the martillo, I really didn’t know there were variations on it. Luckily I got to see Dandy in the 80s at SOBs here in NYC when I was in my early 20s, with Charlie Palmieri. I was floored, I simply couldn’t believe the pop and tones he pulled out of the bongo. Arguably the greatest ever on the instrument, maybe?

@phixit101 4 жыл бұрын

You have a lot of passion! Enjoyed your class!

@patdugas9635 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome work Brother! Keep coming! Thanks!

@bongoscongasantiquecashreg4544 4 жыл бұрын

Love Johnny Dandy another fave bongo player! A+ video helped me so a big thank you Eric for all you do.

@lpsalsaman 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid Bro! Defenitely Johnny "Dandy" is a legend that is for sure! Great work as always breaking it down. Keep up the great work!

@APercussionLife 5 жыл бұрын

lpsalsaman appreciate it brother! He Def is!

@Antonio-ti2he 5 жыл бұрын

Se pone clave de 2/3 a este patron de martillo? Suena muy bonito sin poner la clave.. It looks like a two bar pattern. Por lo menos asi entiendo el conteo. Gracias.

@MrTonytimbal 5 жыл бұрын

Eric , voy a practicarlo ahora mismo ! Nice video ! 😉👍

@APercussionLife 5 жыл бұрын

TONY REYES gracias!!!

@carlosmartinez-vp5of 5 жыл бұрын

Gracias Eric!

@totoroutes5389 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful martillo. 👍🏽 😀

@rodolfoparato9980 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Erick, my question is how to play this fantastic variation of martillo with the clave ? Thanks.I'm Rudy from Argentina.

@davebrummet7743 5 жыл бұрын

Love the way you teach man. Always learn a bunch from you and truly appreciate what you do.

@amaurylora1016 3 жыл бұрын

Youre one of the best brother! Thank you!

@jeffdiala17 5 жыл бұрын

BRO !!!!! YOU ARE BADASS !!!! I LOVE THE CAMERA FOOTAGE IM REALLY TRYING TO LEARN & I WANNA HE ABLE TO GET DOWN LIKE YOU ! THANKS FOR THE VIDEOS

@kematusrulos 5 жыл бұрын

Jajaja que gran verdad man!!! No nos dan microfonos!! A veces tocamos 7 instrumentos y nos dan 2 micros!!!!!!!!! Buen video 👍🏻

@julianescudero5857 4 жыл бұрын

Love it bro! That left hand accent is so tough but once I got it down is straight fire 🔥

@renev8223 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Erik doing a great job on demonstrations. I Luv how you break down the pattern...yeah! El Dandy my favorite. An other favor of mine if you ever get a chance. To me one the old school great Bongosero of his time. Manny Oquendo.. Thanks 👍🏼

@APercussionLife 5 жыл бұрын

Rene V Wooooo! Manny (QDEP) such a legend!! Definitely need to cover him.

@darwinordonez13 4 жыл бұрын

Gracias amigo por tus enseñanzas

@Quehacemos758 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro !

@m.ricardohayes5099 5 жыл бұрын

Great demo, Eric. This is one hell of a martillo. Todos los martillos son excelentes. Muchas gracias por compartir.

@jamesbrudnick9015 5 жыл бұрын

Gracias, Eric.

@jamesbrudnick9015 5 жыл бұрын

Eric is a real gentleman and savvy when it comes to percussion. I'm using his ideas in my Latin Ensemble at a local community college.

@juditharciniegacamacho7545 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias hermano mas videos de bongos como este 🙏

@milkman4eva 4 жыл бұрын

That “martillo” is just the golpe. The golpe is based on the one you do in Guaguanco in Cuban Rumba on requinto. It’s the most important part of Bongo and requinto playing. The riff always ends on the 3-side of the clave. This lick is what makes Afro-Cuban music go

@karelstemmerik6290 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!

@tombrown9424 Жыл бұрын

i share your love for the music and appreciate the inset where the bongos appear oriented the same way i see mine. i would love it even more if you included some notation. for me, a short pencil is better than a long memory.

@elcomandante4326 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice flow.

@tabongoduenas7428 5 жыл бұрын

He dandy Rodríguez the máster!!!! My favority 👏👏👏👏

@richd5749 3 жыл бұрын

Mesmerizing

@cornellmathieu3810 5 жыл бұрын

Great Job Eric, you were born to teach

@slimeronio 5 жыл бұрын

that thick cuero hembra .. so sweet

@trono7 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lesson, you are great!!!

@paulb1383 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and tribute to another legend! Love your videos Eric!

@vladimirlopez7840 2 күн бұрын

RIP Johnny Dandy Rodriguez. 08/17/24

@kennybradshaw2122 Жыл бұрын

Sensational!

@canaloficialtitoheredia8765 4 жыл бұрын

Gracias 🙏 por este vídeo hermano un abrazo desde españa 🇪🇸

@djmack8 3 жыл бұрын

Took a few days but finally got it. Wish I could hear how it sits in the clave. Right now I’m just guessing and hoping it correct

@robertburton7104 Жыл бұрын

I loved it thank u

@rasmuhamednasr4621 2 жыл бұрын

Am still struggling, for 3 days,but,am almost there!!!!!!!!!!

@AteliersCYM 4 жыл бұрын

Holà Eric, thank you for this class which allow me to improve my inventory. Could you please add the clave on this rythm, so that we can start on the rignt pulse. Ta ta - ta to to - ti ta to ta to - - - thanks ;-)

@Robertcamacho73 2 жыл бұрын

Your the best bro

@joshbok8767 2 күн бұрын

R.I.P el maestro bongocero

@brendaboykin3281 3 жыл бұрын

Mil gracias, Maestro. 🌹🌹🌹

@-joserosajr 5 жыл бұрын

The Manito heads sound great!!!

@APercussionLife 5 жыл бұрын

José Rosa Yessss!!!! They are breaking in nice!!!

@kimweemhoff8066 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds incredible! What Meinl bongo’s are they on , if i may ask?

@JDTR696PR 5 жыл бұрын

His dad Johnny 'La Vaca' Rodriguez was also a really solid bongocero with Tito Rodriguez

@speedfire6 4 жыл бұрын

This is Fire 🔥... First time on this channel THANKS FOR THIS WORK 🙏🏼 and a new subscriber Keep it coming!

@grunge2012 4 жыл бұрын

HEY I was wondering if you can make a 8.5 bongo sound like a 11 inch conga. maybe make a video comparing conga and bongo and tuning them the same if its possible