Tuning Your Congas 2

[8450427]

Extra-very good!

[john5699]

@8450427 Thank you!

[Dreva]

in this vid the two congas are a 3rd apart, not a 4th ;)

[john5699]

@Dreva you have tuned ears probably sharper than most haha...I still like it when congas are tuned about a fourth apart but it really is mainly about what feels right to you the most. Thanks for pointing that out

[Dreva]

@john5699 Lol i felt like being a clever sod when I commented.... yeah it's all about what feels right I agree :)

[TimBolenski]

Thx for the great inst. But CCConserv. is right however: "Get to it man!" So is there a part three? What do you actually use to detect the accuracy of the tone...& please don't tell me just your ears (or I'm in trouble).

[john5699]

@TimBolenski what I suggest is to tune your ear to an actual key either on a piano/keyboard or purchase a nice tuner and play they note you want to tune the drum to. Once you find a conga player you admire listen with great repetition. The idea is to memorize/train your ear to the accurate pitch. A nice monochromatic tuner should have the proper pitches in it to detect the accuracy.

[jasoneric]

Thank you for posting this, I am trying to learn to tune my congas properly and also play some specific rhythms on them instead of improvising rhythms.

I think I also tune my congas to 'tumbao' . This is my 3rd set of congas, but I normally would just find a sound I liked on one drum and naturally find a tuning on the other drum that compliments the first drum. I think its tumbao from the way you explained it. Trying to find middle C and G tuning now. It is hard for me to hear C note on drum

[john5699]

@jasoneric  thanks brother...keep at it!

[jdl1881]

I tend to tune my Tumba as low as I can go, then the quinto fairly high and the conga in between.

Great video and God Bless!!

[john5699]

Thank you for your input and watching. Yes I have seen many great congueros that do the same and honestly I do sometimes as well, although I normally do like to have my quinto up high. God bless you

[Awaken2now]

Here is a tip i've learned: When tuning with two drums sing the song "Here comes the Bride". That uses the interval of a fourth that John talked about. For instance the low Tumba G to the Conga C.

[john5699]

Perfect Awaken2now! That is also what I do and tell everyone. I did not get a chance to go into it but on the next episode that is what I plan on doing! I also like to tune my tumba to a G. Thanks for the input!

[nando1301]

You are just awesome Will I told you I'm always cheking youre videos and I'm glad to say I was the first one to see this one. I will use this method of the TUMBAO it makes sence. Thanks you for the shout out I'm a big fan of youre instructional videos. God Bless You

PS

BASKETBALL season will be her next month are you ready?

[john5699]

Yea i'm about ready...although i must say in the last few years I haven't gotten much chance to watch. I watch my team though on occasion...!!!West coast lol

[john5699]

Much gracias Nando! You the man and be encouraged en el nombre de Jesus!