How To Play Congas Along With A Drumset - Rock, Hip Hop, Country. 1, 2, or 3 Conga Drums

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7 жыл бұрын

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Equipment:
LP Matador Congas
DW Design Series Bass Drum
LP Black Galaxy Acrolite Snare
Yamaha 9500 strap drive pedal, Rock N Sock Throne
Recorded with:
Zoom H6 (audio) with Shure Beta 52 kick mic and SM57 snare mic
GoPro Hero3 (video) and Sony Bloggie (video)
Edited with:
Adobe Audition (audio) & Adobe Premiere Elements 11 (video)

Пікірлер: 91

@ESanczi 3 жыл бұрын

1:52 Basic sounds (open, mute, slap) 5:53 Tumbao pattern for 1 conga 8:34 1 Conga / 1st groove 9:24 1 Conga / 2nd groove 10:08 1 Conga / 3rd groove 10:47 1 Conga / 4th groove 11:22 1 Conga / 5th groove 11:56 1 Conga / 6th groove 12:25 1 Conga / 7th groove 12:52 1 Conga / 8th groove 13:18 1 Conga / 9th groove 13:49 2 Congas / Tuning 14:26 Tumbao for 2 congas / 1st pattern 14:50 Tumbao for 2 congas / 2nd pattern 16:03 2 Congas / 1st groove 16:54 2 Congas / 2nd groove 17:38 2 Congas / 3rd groove 18:16 2 Congas / 4th groove 18:52 2 Congas / 5th groove 19:25 2 Congas / 6th groove 19:55 2 Congas / 7th groove 20:21 2 Congas / 8th groove 20:49 2 Congas / 9th groove 21:36 3 Congas / tuning 22:06 Tumbao variations for 3 congas 22:59 3 Congas / 1st groove 23:50 3 Congas / 2nd groove 24:33 3 Congas / 3rd groove 25:12 3 Congas / 4th groove 25:47 3 Congas / 5th groove 26:21 3 Congas / 6th groove 26:51 3 Congas / 7th groove 27:18 3 Congas / 8th groove 27:45 3 Congas / 9th groove 29:51 Loop playalong Thanks for your work Shane!

@RedeyePerc 3 жыл бұрын

ESanczi Thanks for the table of contents. Take care!

@bmspence3409 5 жыл бұрын

Great lesson for aspiring percussionists who work with drum-set players. Technique, well, what works for you and the band is what works. All the great players have their own unique style.

@RedeyePerc 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate the support.

@scottmorosky4983 3 жыл бұрын

This was very cool and informative! Learning new things everyday. Basically have played drum set for years and now trying the congas and timbales. I just want to have fun with it and feel good while playing. Excellent video thank you! 👍

@RedeyePerc 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I see a lot of people trying to copy drumset rhythms on congas and tuning them badly, so I thought I'd give my views after doing this for 25 years.

@josebeltran176 4 жыл бұрын

Hey bro... I’m definitely going to give props cause I have been playing congas for years and with all the lessons I have gone through on KZfaq not one ☝️ pro has ever taught me that slaps could be done going the opposite direction and I realized when I tried it that it was way easier to produce the 👋 slap going away from you... now I don’t know how it would be to get back into rhythm after it but I literally would have never thought to go that direction with it... I learned something form your video so much thanks 🙏 so much for your interpretation of the tumboa ...I’ll tell you something you got it down!

@RedeyePerc 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I certainly respect traditional styles, but there are definitely other ways to make these drums sound good.

@EliPorter456 6 жыл бұрын

Finally, I found on non-latin conga! Big help thank you!!!! Seriously this will for the different groups I am in playing percussion.

@RedeyePerc 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I hope this helps.

@liverpoolhw 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@MrACangusyoungDC Жыл бұрын

I love this. It's hard stuff to get into and I have been watching similar videos for some time but this one is so clear about everything and repeats on multiple tempos. It was very helpful. All of a sudden I realised that single conga rythm was used in a song I love by Nick Drake called Cello Song but I only heard it when you came very close to the actual tempo of it. I have actually put percussion songs like that in a playlist for me to figure it out but it is very hard compared drumming. Massive thanks!

@shawnbruce6934 Жыл бұрын

Great Lesson! Thanks!

@ballistichollowpoint8484 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I've been playing for almost 30 years (non -professionally) mostly in latin jazz and gospel funk settings and I have used the tumbao pattern when I've played with non latin grooves. I've often wondered if I was doing it right and how it sounded from the audience perspective. This is the first video I've seen that confirms I have been doing ok. I do use the traditional technique for congas and my feeling too, is, as long as people are dancing and swaying, you got it!

@RedeyePerc 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. When I played in traditional Latin ensembles, I definitely used the heel/toe techniques. These days I live in Ohio and no one plays that stuff, so I adapted to an amplified funk/rock setup.

@Eugeneinrome 4 жыл бұрын

Good Video useful tips..thanks

@joecanzano1262 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video - thanks!

@RedeyePerc 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MrGabino8000 2 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful. I've been a drum for over twenty years and I recently sold my drums kit for a quinto and conga performer series from LP. Thou I am very aware in Salsa and Cumbia music, this tutorial was still very helpful. All thou they're are other slap technics for the conga. Good job and rock on brother.

@RedeyePerc 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really appreciate the kind words. I do realize my slap technique may not work for everyone. I made sure to learn proper heel/toe and traditional Latin rhythms on congas, but living in Ohio I basically never get a chance to play that stuff, so rock and funk is my outlet. Take care!

@caseyrebel9947 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this lesson.

@RedeyePerc 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. This one was long overdue.

@markharris4539 9 ай бұрын

Good vid! 👍

@chriscrichton98 6 жыл бұрын

INTERESTING ! SOUNDS GOOD !

@RedeyePerc 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Many people are complaining about this video, so it's nice to hear that someone liked it at least.

@BobCropsey 6 жыл бұрын

Jay excellent video. I just came across you on KZfaq. I've been playing drums most of my life and years back started also playing congas. And as you said you find yourself playing drum set beats and fills on the congas. Very hard habit to break. You gave alot of good tips on separating the two. Always add that into your future lessons as most want to be conga players were drummers first. Have a great day.

@RedeyePerc 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the kind words Bob! I am thinking about a Djembe video where I do try to play drumset like beats.

@joeykarateka 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for stating that your pattern is an adaptation of how it’s supposed to be played. You’ll get a better slap if you strike downwards and if you do not cup your hand so much. And it doesn’t have to be hard if you whip the hand properly, good technique doesn’t necessitate force. And lastly, even though people refer to the left hand movement as “heel-toe”, you do not strike with the “heel”, it’s a “palm” strike and rather easy to learn, just needs practiced.

@DaveZula 6 жыл бұрын

Nice vid. Didn't expect to hear Charlie Hunter here. Always a pleasant surprise!

@RedeyePerc 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I caught him randomly on BET jazz when I was in college and have been a fan ever since. LoopLoft has an entire package by him for cheap. It's really fun to play with.

@ThePremiseSC 2 жыл бұрын

Great content!!! With good break downs!!!

@RedeyePerc 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate the support.

@joanpaultula3553 4 жыл бұрын

Nice men

@G-zero07 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video Shane

@RedeyePerc 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've been planning this one for a couple of years.

@84leafclover 6 жыл бұрын

do have a video on how you tune all three congas (quinto, conga, and tumbadora) has a really nice tone, thanks

@RedeyePerc 6 жыл бұрын

I don't have any conga tuning videos up right now, sorry. I may include that next time I do some playing. In the mean time, I tune the quinto and tumba a fourth apart. Find a good tone for the bottom one, then tune the top a fourth higher (sing "Here Comes The Bride" and use that interval). The Conga is then a second below the Quinto, so that it's much closer to the top than bottom. I hope that helps. Take care!

@Beepbeep113 7 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial. Hope you can make more conga/timbales vdo. Thanks for share

@RedeyePerc 7 жыл бұрын

I am thinking about a few more of these. Timbales are hard to fit in pop and rock stuff so maybe that's a good idea.

@Beepbeep113 7 жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks for your reply

@af049486 4 жыл бұрын

"Please don't flame me in the comments" respect bro👌🤣

@ChoppsItOff 4 жыл бұрын

Shit had me dying too, dude is great

@RedeyePerc 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys. So many conga player think you can only use them for traditional Latin rhythms. They are all over disco and funk tunes from the 60s and 70s. I don't see anyone teaching those styles, so I gave it a shot.

@revkelly58 Жыл бұрын

@@RedeyePerc There was so much congas in the 70’s in the Motown sound! I play congas in church almost every Sunday. Yeah the Tumbao can be played on any 4/4 song but should it?

@Nestorcpa 8 ай бұрын

The two hits on the low drum always fall on the second beat of the 3 side of the clave!

@ronaldoneto8547 7 жыл бұрын

Muito bom!

@RedeyePerc 7 жыл бұрын

Obrigado!

@RedeyePerc 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Nestorcpa 8 ай бұрын

It’s important to verify whether this is a 3:2 or 2:3 clave!

@joeyt8206 3 жыл бұрын

Hi ,, yes GOOD SUBJECT ,, SO MANY So CALLED. PERCUSSION -IST " HAVE NO CONCEPT. ON HOW TO PLAY ..CONGA'S. WITH AH DRUMMER " i leaned HOW BY PLAYING SANTANA MUSIC . AND PLAYING ANY AND ALL POP MUSIC .. . 💫💫💫🎼🎶⏳🙏 ...J. T. THAX'S .💔💜..

@congaronbo Жыл бұрын

Could you make one Fortnite "how to play drums with a percussionist"...you touched on communication...but do you have general practices you use when there is a percussionist who needs space to play in?

@daviewavie112 3 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend a quinto/conga (10”/11”) or conga/tumba (11”/12”) for accompanying a drum set in a rock/funk/disco/Dancy kind of band?

@RedeyePerc 3 жыл бұрын

If I could only have 2 drums, I would go 11/12. You can get a good slap on an 11, and that open sound on the 12 is much better for the low part. For reference, my drums are actually 11, 11 3/4, and 12 1/2. The LP Matador stuff I use is in the professional sizes without that crazy high price tag.

@MrGabino8000 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 11 quinto & a 11.75 conga L.P. performer series. And I have to agree, the 11 inch has a lot of diversity to it and a 11.75 sounds amazing as an open or slap strike. But there are no conga police brother, and to each his own. Get whatever feels right. You can even play two of the same size, just tune them differently. Rock on.

@Nestorcpa 8 ай бұрын

The opens should be with the same hand!

@MrPetrovic1 4 жыл бұрын

This was great. Can you tell me what size drums you're playing - I'm just getting into it and trying to work out what's best to buy, starting with a 2 drum set then maybe adding a 3rd. The quinto and conga should be different sizes (I guess) but in the video the heads look the same size. Are they the same and just tuned differently or are they eg 10"and 11", or 11"and 12"?

@RedeyePerc 4 жыл бұрын

Ratko Petrovic Thanks! I’m glad you the video. My drums are 11”, 11 3/4”, and 12 1/2”. That is standard sizes for mid range drums like my LP Matadors and all the professional lines. They are typically sold individually, so you can just get the drums you want. The pro lines sometimes also have a requinto that is 10”. There are also the more entry level drums (that still sound fantastic, just maybe don’t look as luxury) that are typically sold in sets of 10” & 11” together with a stand. If you are serious and know that you will stick with it, I would start off with a mid range quinto and tumba (biggest and smallest). They run around $300 per drum. You can add the conga in the middle later if you want. Good luck! Make sure you study with some traditional material and rhythms. Let me know if I can answer any more questions.

@MrPetrovic1 4 жыл бұрын

Redeye Percussion Thanks Shane, really appreciate your reply. I think I’ll be the oldest novice percussionist in Australia:) but I’ve wanted to do this for a long, long time. I’ll definitely give it a go. Thanks for your advice.

@RedeyePerc 4 жыл бұрын

Ratko Petrovic Hans drums are not so hard to learn fairly quickly compared to some other instruments, so it totally doable. Good luck!

@nazarenodadamante8703 6 жыл бұрын

Precious informations....thank you so much! You talk very clearly amd the video is well structured. Cheers

@RedeyePerc 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really appreciate the kind words.

@user-jv7wt6bo5y Ай бұрын

You should explain the difference between left and right handed player, and you are not playing left or right confusing

@Nestorcpa 8 ай бұрын

The slap should be crisp! Like a crack sound.

@timothysmith1036 5 жыл бұрын

What beat will you use for gospel music?

@PlayitonPan 5 жыл бұрын

Play one drum (high conga) as the heartbeat. Add (Holy) Ghost notes as needed. Play tones on the low conga to add colour and variation (complimenting the bass). Most importantly: listen to the groove of the other musicians and the spirit of the moment. Hope this helps.

@louisnewton8537 3 жыл бұрын

Same marcha

@moonthorn8525 4 жыл бұрын

Hi is playing inside the pocket I see alot of the pro like playing like that

@gabriell9030 6 жыл бұрын

Theres another bit other than the tumbao (salsa) that you can use when the song is fast and is not to complicated

@RedeyePerc 5 жыл бұрын

What pattern is that? I'm always looking for something else to play in pop songs that sounds good.

@gabriell9030 5 жыл бұрын

@@RedeyePerc I used for rock songs, send me your email and I will send you a video of me

@RedeyePerc 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's shane@redeyepercussion.com

@rolandoguerra8177 5 жыл бұрын

Gabriel Colón .

@congaronbo Жыл бұрын

This took guts, with all the snobbery. But i would humbly submit nothing should hurt. I have been playing around 15 years and only ever get hurt when I'm careless in the worship team. Might check out more KZfaq's on techniques. Otherwise, interesting video.

@MyThoughtzAndOpinionz 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds almost like DC GoGo music

@johnstitcher1640 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, I used to run sound for a LOT of DC gogo shows. Awesome groove, until you see about 200 shows and realize there's only one groove.

@RogerPerez20X 3 жыл бұрын

You want clean sounds Everytime, don't change the traditional ways and perfect your techniques. Yes it takes time, but It gets easier with tons of practice and time. Great examples are Raul Rekow, who's not Spanish. I love Mongo Santa Maria, Paoli Mejias, Raul Rekow, Tata Guines, Giovanni Hidalgo, and Ray Barretto when it comes to practicing and sharpening my skills. Rock on!