Tag: how to play congas
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La Mano Secreta “The Secret Hand Technique”
La Mano Secreta or “The Secret Hand” is what I call a ‘technique’ or rhythm system for playing rolls with a heel tip (a.k.a. palm tip or shuffle) on your left hand. If you are lefty then it would be your right hand and when you get more advanced you play it on both hands. Read More »
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Skype Lessons On Line With Michael Pluznick
I am now offering West African, Afro Cuban, and Fusion/Hybrid hand drumming classes of all types on line via Skype. I encourage any one who wants to learn more about drumming and how to play drums to contact me. All levels are welcome. If you have always wanted to drum or simply want to enhance… Read More »
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How To Play A Conga Solo By Yourself With A Band
A conga student asked me recently, “how do I take a solo when I am playing with a band and the band stops, and I am left by myself? No one else is playing, it is just me”? This is a great question and here is how I do it. Read More »
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Mano Secreto; Demystifying the secret hand technique for conga drums
Have you heard of the Mano Secreto? It is the secret hand technique used and first made popular by percussion legends Changuito and also Giovanni Hildago. Prior to these great conga players there was another player named tat Guines in Havana Cuba who was developing this technique. Why is it secret? Because until recently (well… Read More »
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My new DVD, How to Play Afro Cuban Congas has been released today on earthcds.com
My latest instructional DVD, “How to Play Afro Cuban Congas” has just been relased today on earthcds.com. This DVD features almost everything I have learned in the last 25 years or more studying, learning, teaching and performing conga drums around the world. There is in depth looks at all the major rhythms with break down… Read More »
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How to Play Hand Drums: Getting the Bounce technique
My first drum teacher used to chant repeatedly, “minimum input maximum out put” when it came to the topic of playing techniques and how to hit the drum. It was true over 30 years ago and it is still true now. What he was talking about is that it is not important how hard you… Read More »
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When and when not to play drums
Respect yourself, respect others. Sometimes if you are new to an area and trying to break into an unfamiliar world music scene or drumming situation a subtle approach is better then an aggressive approach. Read More »
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Space, the final frontier. Add a little space to your solo’s!
Space, the final frontier. Soloing concepts Most young soloists and even experienced players play too many notes. My suggestion is […] Read More »
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Congas: basic hand position and playing techniques
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2sKnSbXkzA “With out strong framework the house will collapse’. In this ‘follow along” video/ conga lesson we will begin to […] Read More »
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congas to djembe/djembe to congas
When an established conga player transitions to learn to play djembe he or she has certain advantages and disadvantages. When […] Read More »
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LP Galaxy Giovanni Series Congas Test Drive/demo by Michael Pluznick
These congas represent the state of the art in conga drums and are truly great drums. Read More »
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Leave your ego at the door please..
Don’t let your ego in the way of making you a great drummer. A great freind and teacher used to […] Read More »