Intermediate Congas

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How To Play Congas — Intermediate Level

Conga Drum Course for beginners to advanced players

What is Rumba?

The name Rumba when referred to in the Folkloric traditional style conga drum world refers to a family of rhythms.

The three main rhythms are Yambu, Guaguanco and Rumba Colombia.

These three rhythms are also connected to specific dances and songs that always are done togher.

Yambu is an old person’s couples dance and is played slowly compared to the other two rhythms. Guaguanco is medium tempo and is a couples dance which imitates the rooster courting the hen.

Rumba Colombia is played the fastest and is a mens competitive solo dance and the lyrics are mixed with elements of African language.

2 Drum Guaguanco Rumba Abierto Rumba Colombia Rumba Obatala Ritmo PIlon Chacha Lokafun Mozambique Rhythm NYC Style Mozambique Timba Pattern for 2 congas Abakwa Yan Valu Guarapachangueo Soul Music Beat on 2 drums Songo Rhythm Guaguanco Chacha Lokaufun Heel Tip Exercises Calypso on one and 2 drums 2 Exercises for Tone Heal-Tip Slap Latin Funk on 2 Congas 2 Sided Tumbao on 2 congas Old School Tumbao with 3 moves NYC Old School Rumba on 2 drums An Introduction To Rumba Guaguanco Rumba quinto – 3 stages Creative Rhythms – Inventos for Jamming Funkified Timba On One Drum Heel Tip Training Exercises Part 1 Heel Tip Training Exercises Part 2 Conga Drum Slaps and Exercises 6/8 patterns, feels and rides for 6/8 rhythms for 2 congas

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