Johnny Conga Rhythms

another video demonstration on congas

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Congas
• Latin
• Afro
• Cuban

[JohnnyConga]

This particular exercise I learned from "Panga" the Cuban conga drummer...now will you like it better????....I'd like to hear from the ones that don';t like this exercise and why they don't like it. Tks JC

[JohnnyConga]

This is an exercise for Independence. The Left hand is your "ride hand' or the 'marcha' hand while the right hand plays out different clave with slaps and tones

[JohnnyConga]

to answer dangerrat456 yes i do ..if you type here in youtube Johnny Conga Demo you will see me take a timbale solo near the end of the video...

[linsaficianado]

Thanks Johnny, you're awesome!

Regarding your mention of hand/callouses, I can send you a sample of a special lotion I make that actually strengthens the skin while keeping it smooth and flexible. It's based on a Chinese martial-arts formula and you will notice results in about a week. I play congas with a loud band and this stuff has really saved me. Interested?

[JohnnyConga]

@linsaficianado sure I wouldnt mind trying it out...my hands are ok condition for 46 years of playing but i will try anything...email me at johnnyconga@hotmail.com...Tks.­...

[JohnnyConga]

Im 62 and the hands have been taking a beating for over 45 years now and gloves keep my hands nice and warm and saves my skin callouses as well from worsening.......they don't take away from the sound it just softens it.. I have used gloves on recordings and use them in the winter in my attic or sometimes on gigs that call for me to play quiet.example -a hotel bar..."JC" Johnny Conga

[skinandstring]

thanks Johnny, I just started conga and I am 60 years old next year, you think I will catch up with you? Well, maybe when I will get 120...I will practice this..cheers...

[BADSYNE]

gloves?

[dangerrat456]

do u play timbales?

[drummer2pointo]

why do you wear gloves?

[89mamu]

muy bueno tu ejercicio mi pana pero creo q si metieras tu mano derecha un poco mas al cuero de la conga sonaria mejor tu slap solo una acotacion que viva la percusion je saludo de venezuela