How to Play Congas: Very basic technique, position and tones

http://earthcds.com/caribbean/cuba/cuba-congas.shtml
My latest instructional DVD, "How to Play Afro Cuban Congas has just been released on earthcds.com
Check out a sample here:
"With out strong framework the house will collapse'. In this 'follow along" video/ conga lesson we will begin to explore how to position your hands and also how to make basic sounds on the conga drum. This is part one. For more info go to: www.michaelpluznick.com

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[macgo1000]

I been playing congas for years and watched many others play, but I have never heard pulling the sound out of the drum before, it's interesting and effective in teaching how to hit the drum. I will also use that theory when teaching, Thank you!

[Sweetashanni]

oy vey, will I ever learn to play like that?

[esteban120086]

this guys punks expert village!! lol...good vid

im tying to learn how to play these n this helped alot

[landogstube]

@drummer265 Same here bro. Pulling out the sound theory is dead on.

[LngbrdCruzr]

same here

[drummer265]

Well I'm pretty advanced on a drum kit...but a complete novice on congas...this helped out a lot thank you!

[vatorres01]

Great video for beginners! Helped me a lot, thanks!

[kiszeski7]

Oooh ! Don't tell your professional secret, you !!! Are you mad ;-)))))

jk ! great video !!! thanks Michael !

[megangatita]

So cool!!! So rhythmic!!! great teaching!!! 5*!!! thanks!