First Lessons Conga is a perfect introduction to the conga drum. The book includes lessons on music notation posture positioning tuning and hand strokes. There are also many exercises examples ofLatin rhythms and even some history of the instrument. Written by best-selling Mel Bay author Trevor Salloum this method is all you need to start playing the conga today!

Par TREVOR SALLOUM. Des rythmes afro-cubains, Volume 1 est une collection de rythmes traditionnels idéales pour un ensemble de percussions ou pour la personne qui veut apprendre les pièces authentiques chaque rythme. Tous les rythmes sont facilement adaptés aux congas batterie et percussions de main afro-cubains. Cette série est présentée de manière brève, claire et abordable. Volume 1 comprend Clave, Tumbao pour un et deux batterie, Yambu, Guaguanco (la Havane), Guaguanco (Matanzas), columbia de la Rumba, congas (la Havane), congas (Matanzas) et Conga (Santiago). Ces volumes sont conçus pour les intermédiaires au niveau avancé et assument que le lecteur a quelque compréhension de base de la notation de la percussion. Ce livre est écrit par Mel Bay best selling auteur Trevor Salloum / Niveau : Débutant / Latin American - Rhythm/Backup / Méthode / Percussions

In Volume I Tomasito reveals the time-tested Conga method which he himself studied with ?Changuito' and other master congueros at the ENA conservatory in Havana. Volume I starts at the absolutebeginning and is designed for the person who has never touched the Congas but is also of great value to the advanced player who wishes to understand the foundation and rudiments of the approach that has allowed the ENA and theother Havana conservatories to consistently turn out so many world class congueros each year.Volume I begins with simple exercises to develop technique and systematically works its way through rudiments and'recursos' for use in solos and fills and basic rhythm patterns such as Salsa Cha-Cha and Bolero. These are presented using the unique Step by Step online video Method which enables the student to learn the patterns by watchingthe video and imitating Tomasito as he builds the patterns stroke by stroke. This combined with a special type of notation designed to be simple for those who don't read music results in a Conga course that reallyworks rather than just another reference book to add to the bookshelf!

Timba: Modern Cuban Conga Rhythms. Par CRUZ TOMAS. Volume III is the first educational product to tackle the complex subject of Timba, the new musical genre which has been played in Cuba since 1989. Timba represents a quantum leap for all the instruments of the rhythm section and especially the congas. The recordings of Tomás Cruz are considered the most advanced examples of Timba conga-playing and so fascinated the three coauthors that they sought out Tomás Cruz and spent a year and a half studying his style and meticulously documenting it before even considering the idea of publishing it. After many hundreds of hours of passionate research, this 'labor of love' eventually reached fruition as Volume III. Volumes II and I were then written to trace the roots of the style and to understand the path Tomás took to arrive at his phenomenal level of technical mastery and rhythmic creativity. Much more than a collection of patterns or exercises, Volume III analyzes Timba arrangements from beginning to end, explaining the role of the congas in each section, the relationship to the 'clave', and Tomasito's creative process, including an exercise which teaches the reader to invent his own Timba conga parts. It was the intricacies of the material of Volume III which inspired the creation of the Step by Step DVD Method, which enables the reader to learn these exciting new rhythms in a fraction of the time it would take working with only written music and audio recordings. / Niveau : Avancé / Latin American - Methods / Méthode / Conga

Play Congas Now is a step-by-step method that teaches all the fundamentals of congo playing. You will learn hand positions and techniques basic reading skills different styles of rhythms and patterns tuning and maintenance drum set and school jaxx band applications and a brief history of the conga drums. The accompanying CD includes all exercises and has play-along tracks to practice with. The styles covered in the book are Afro-Cuban Puerto Ricanm Dominican pop rock funk and R

The Contemporary Hand Drummer-The Contemporary Hand Drummer is a welcome addition to the canon of Afro-Caribbean hand drum method books. Hector and Jose have created a book that clearly explains the foundations of Afro-Caribbean music including an excellent presentation of the clave concept and a comprehensive chapter containing the patterns of many of the most popular rhythms. Several of the most important figures in the traditions and development of Afro-Caribbean hand drumming are included in this text... The sections on applying the rudiments and on independence training have applications beyond hand drumming and will make any one mastering this material a stronger musician andpercussionist. As the expectations of what a percussionist should know and the number of instruments he or she is expected to perform on continues to grow books like this one are heaven sent and all too rare. Clear instructions and logically sequenced this is a book that will help all who use it experience the indescribable feeling one gets while playing Afro-Caribbean music... I thank Jose and Hector for writing this book and for sharing with you and me their incredible knowledge of this wonderful music.

Learning congas was meant to be this easy! This unique two-part DVD was designed to offer the beginning hand drummer a fun and creative approach to start playing immediately. In Part 1 expert percusionist Brad Dutz covers how to develop a good sense of the beat how to produce tones and how to play a rhythm. Part 2 presents in-depth instructions on the proper techniques for producing a variety of tones and sounds. In addition to presenting exercises to develop strong technique this DVD also exposes you to various authentic rhythmic patterns from a diversity of world cultures. Brad Dutz was born in Decatur Illinois and has played music all of his life. In1981 after graduating from North Texas University he moved to Los Angeles and began studying with Luis Conte who to this day is a strong influence both as a teacher and a friend. Brad Dutz has performed with such notables as Alanis Morrissette (Alanis Unplugged) LeAnn Rimes (Twisted Angel) the Ocena's 11 soundtrack Lee Ann Womack (Something worth Leaving Behind) and David Benoit (Fuzzy Logic). INCLUDES:Basic Rhythms Various drum tones and sounds Proper technique for playing Authentic World rhythm patterns and cultures Cutting-edge DVD special feature sets SPECIAL FEATURESInteractive Drums From Around the World Performance Applications of Education: Fanga Rhythm Framedrum Performance Additional Product Previews DVD-ROM Features: Internet Connectivity Printable Worksheets

Avec plus de 100 exemples musicaux, cette méthode de congas, à la fois pédagogique et progressive, présente de nombreux rythmes afrocubains tels que : Marcha, Pilon, Songo, A Caballo, Mozambique, Guaguanco, 6/8, etc. Chaque rythme est expliqué puis détaillé sur une, deux et trois congas, et chaque exemple comporte des conseils pratiques relatifs à l'utilisation et le contexte de jeu. Vous découvrirez également de nombreux concepts simples, qui vous permettront de développer votre musicalité et votre technique, tels que : le travail du son, la mélodie, le déplacement sur le set, le changement de débit, les coups doublés, l'imitation du jeu de trois personnes par une seule, le phrasé... Le CD, quant à lui, reprend la quasi-totalité des exemples afin de faciliter votre compréhension. / Congas