With Online Video-The Tomas Cruz Conga Method: Volume 3 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 forall the instruments of the rhythm section and especially the congas.The recordings of Tomas Cruz are considered the most advanced examples of Timba conga- playing and so fascinated were the three co-authors thatthey sought out Tomas 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 laborof love eventually reached fruition as Volume III. Volumes II & I were then written to trace the roots of the style and to understand the path Cruz' took to arrive at his phenomenal level of technical mastery and rhythmiccreativity.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 clav.

The bestselling book Conga Drumming comes to life in this Beginner's Video Guide with Jorge Bermudez - a dynamic teacher with 20 years of professional playing and recording experience with groups like Pablo Cruise Crowded House and the Gipsy Kings. Conga Drumming's authors Alan Dworsky and Betsy Sansby help with the teaching and Scott Sansby plays shekere maracas and cymbals in the ensemble performances. Learn authentic conga parts for calypso rumba conga bomba and bembe The secret of 'mano secreta' - the technique used by master conga drummers to play with comfort fluidity and safety. Running time approximately 1 hour. Note: The first half of the book of the same titleis contained in the video instruction.

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 RandB rhythms. Play Congas Now is a must for the beginner who wants to get started on congas or an intermediate player who wants an excellent practice tool to refinehis or her skills.

This book is a complete study of Conga rhythms. It contains illustrations showing the current method of playing the conga drums and latin rhythms.

Learn how to play the Conga and Bongo Drums in Jazz. This book by Trevor Salloum is the very first to be published on this subject and provides an essential tool for band teachers and drummers playing Latin Percussionin jazz with special emphasis on swing. The Conga And Bongo Drum In Jazz includes chapters on history tuning position/posture notation strokes rhythms and more. Complete with photos interviews musictranscriptions and video links this much-needed text fills a niche in the application of the Conga and Bongo Drums in jazz. Special features include archival photos a rare interview with legendary jazz guitarist KennyBurrell online companion video with Candido and Bobby Sanabria and the most comprehensive discography ever compiled on the use of Conga and Bongo Drums in jazz with over 100 listings and commentary including Candido RayBarretto Armando Peraza Willie Bobo Luis Miranda Patato Valdez Willie Rodriguez and many more.

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