How To Play Congas — Advanced Level

Conga Drum Course for beginners to advanced players

In my conga drum online course, my goal is to provide a comprehensive and inspiring learning experience. I aim to offer a variety of lessons that are both informative and useful, catering to a wide range of situations.

Throughout the course, I will explore the folkloric style on a single drum, while also showcasing popular and creative techniques for playing conga rhythms on two or more drums. This will allow students to deepen their understanding of the instrument and its versatility.

As the course progresses into advanced lessons, we will delve into the art of adapting traditional and folkloric rhythms into practical patterns that can be used in a variety of music genres and band settings. I’ve coined this concept as “Grooves for Gigs,” which captures the essence of applying these rhythms in real-world music scenarios.

By blending traditional styles with contemporary applications, my course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to excel in their conga drumming journey. I look forward to sharing my passion and expertise with aspiring drummers, as we explore the limitless possibilities of this beautiful instrument.

Bembe 6/8 6/8 Stick and Hand Lead 5 over 4 Heal-tip roll Rumba Obatala on 3 drums Havana Style Guaguanco on 3 drums Havana Style Guaguanco on 3 drums with solo variations and accenting Pillon-'Zique Bembe 6/8 ensemble Songo for 3 drums GUARAPACHANGUEO ON 3 DRUMS Part 1 Timba rhythm on 3 conga drums NYC Mozambique Rumba Colombia on three drums Haitian Rhythms: Yan Valu Part 1 Mozambique 6 parts Even Handed Camberto on 3 drums Bota on 1 and 2 drums – Part 1 Bota on 3 drums – Part 1 Bota on 3 drums – Part 2 Calypso on 3 Conga Drums Mozambique Cuban Style on 3 drums Conmovedo Part 1-3 drums Kordejuga on 1, 2 and 3 Congas Rumba Obatala On Four Drums Guaguanco On 4 Conga Drums Funky Cha Cha on 4 drums 4 Stroke Roll Placement In Tumbao Guarapachangueo With 3/2 Rumba Clave Backing Tracks Switching Sides: Timba played in 3/2 and 2/3 Songo Into Bota And Back Again 2 Versions Of Timba On 4 congas 2 Movements For Bota On 4 Drums Pillon Rhythm on 4 drums With Clave and Drumset Rumba Colombia + Rumba Abierto on 4 congas Rumba Obatala on 5 and 6 drums Guaguanco on 6 congas 4, 5 and 6 Stroke heal-tip rolls and Tumbao Alternating Heal-Tip 5 stroke rolls 2 moves for the Quinto Lock