Mozambique is a vigorous style of Cuban music and dance derived, like the conga, from music of Cuban street carnivals or comparsas. It was invented or developed by Pello el Afrokan (Pedro Izquierdo) in 1963. In New York City during the 1960s, Eddie Palmieri created a … [Read more...]
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Rumba Guarapachangueo | Conga Drums
The "Guarapachangueo” is a newer style of Rumba created in the neighborhood of La Corea in Havana by a family of rumberos nicknamed "Los Chinitos”. This ensemble family consists of Bertico, Reynaldo, Pedro, Irián and Manley Lopez. Rumba Guarapachangueo is a rich and … [Read more...]
Basic Quinto Patterns | Conga Drums
The quinto (literally fifth in Spanish) is the smallest and highest pitched type of conga drum. It is used as the lead drum in Cuban rumba styles such as guaguancó, yambú, columbia and guarapachangueo, and it is also present in congas de comparsa. Quinto phrases are … [Read more...]
Basic Songo Rhythms | Conga Drums
Songo is a genre of popular Cuban music, created by the group Los Van Van in the early 1970s. Songo incorporated rhythmic elements from folkloric rumba into popular dance music, and was a significant departure from the son montuno/mambo-based structure which had … [Read more...]
Rumba Columbia: 6/8 Rhythms | Conga Drums
Learn rumba columbia patterns in this video lesson. Columbia is a fast rumba, in a triple-pulse (6/8, 12/8) structure, and often accompanies the standard bell pattern struck on a guataca ('hoe blade') or campana. Columbia originated in the hamlets, plantations, and … [Read more...]
Tumbao “Changuito” Style | Conga Drums
Add variation to your tumbao by playing the congas "Changuito" style. Instructor Edgardo reflects back on his teacher and mentor José Luis "Changuito" Quintana by playing and demonstrating this funky groove. Latin Percussion LP City Wood Congas 10" & 11" Set: … [Read more...]
Add “Flams” | Conga Drums
Learn how to add "flams" when playing Tumbao in this video lesson. A flam is a sound that is made from hitting your conga drum with both of your hands almost at the exact same time. Latin Percussion LP City Wood Congas 10″ & 11″ … [Read more...]
Tumbao “Patato” Style | Conga Drums
Learn how to spice up your tumbao "Patato" style in our latest conga video lesson. Instructor Edgardo Cambon opens up to 2 and 3 drums. Latin Percussion LP City Wood Congas 10" & 11" Set: http://amzn.to/1Uz3kQK Carlos Valdés (November 4, 1926 – December 4, … [Read more...]
Basic Campana (Cowbell) Rhythms | Hand Percussion
Learn how to play the campana or basic cowbell rhythms in this video lesson. Students will learn how to hold the campana correctly, proper stick placements, basic patterns, clave overlays, and guidelines of when to integrate this hand percussion instrument into … [Read more...]
Son and Rumba Clave Beats | Hand Percussion
The clave is a rhythmic pattern used as a tool for temporal organization in Afro-Cuban music. It is present in a variety of genres such as Abakuá music, rumba, conga, son, mambo, salsa, songo, timba and Afro-Cuban jazz. The five-stroke clave pattern represents the … [Read more...]
Martillo Variations | Bongos
Learn martillo variations on the bongo drums in this video lesson. Practice playing on the Latin Percussion Bongo Drum: http://amzn.to/1X5v0dZ Master instructor Edgardo Cambon demonstrates how the martillo groove or "hammer" is played over the son clave and how … [Read more...]
Basic Bongo Rhythms | Bongos
Learn how to play the bongos in this video lesson. First-time hand drummers will practice the basic martillo rhythm and other beginner patterns and grooves. Practice playing on the Latin Percussion Bongo Drum: http://amzn.to/1X5v0dZ Bongos (Spanish: bongó) are an … [Read more...]