Traditional Percussion on Drumset, Part 1: Congas - Modern Drummer Magazine

Traditional Percussion on Drumset, Part 1: Congas

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!
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April 2015 Issue