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&B 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 refine his or her skills.
Additional Credits
Conga Drum Pattern
Conga Sizes
Drum Set And Congas
Independance Exercises
Introduction
Let's Get Started
Mis Tres Hijos Play-along
Notation Key
Note And Rest Values
Playing Positions: Sitting And Standing
Pop, Rock, R&b, And Funk
Preliminary Exercises
Sound Developing Exercises
The Clave
The High School Band
Tuning
Conga Drum Pattern
Conga Sizes
Drum Set And Congas
Independance Exercises
Introduction
Let's Get Started
Mis Tres Hijos Play-along
Notation Key
Note And Rest Values
Playing Positions: Sitting And Standing
Pop, Rock, R&b, And Funk
Preliminary Exercises
Sound Developing Exercises
The Clave
The High School Band
Tuning
| Arrangement | Congas |
| Format | Instrumental Tutor |
| Level | 1 |
| NumberOfPages | 62 |
| Media | Book(softcover, stapled), CD |
| Publisher | Alfred Publishing, I.M.P. |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780769296579 |
| UPC | 0654979178941 |