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Traditional Percussion on Drumset, Part 1: Congas
Arturo Stable On 23rd Feb 2017
My goal with this set of articles is to share a few traditional percussion rhythms and techniques that can be applied to the drumset. This first installment is dedicated to the tumbadora, aka conga drum. We will explore variations of the Afro-Cuban rhythms pilón, batunbatá, 6/8 guiro, and changui. Let the fun begin!