How to Play the Conga : How to Slap & Mute a Conga

Use the slap and mute technique on the conga, the mute stopping a tone short; learn how with tips from our expert conga player and percussion instructor in this free conga video tutorial.

Expert: Ryan Larson
Bio: Ryan Larson is a young jazz composer whose teaching technique focuses on the basics of music theory in all twelve keys.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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• conga
• drums
• freevideo
• congalessons
• musiclessons
• congas
• congamusic

[JeterSwisherFan88]

'Sentimental atmosphere' my foot!

[JeterSwisherFan88]

What the...? That's NOT how you play slaps and mutes on conga drums!

[vrlopez254]

Every time I want a good laugh I watch this dumb ass

[vrlopez254]

Everytime I want a good laugh I watch this dumb ass

[elpercusio]

jajajajajajajajajajaja! Creo que está algo perdido en el mundo de la percusión...

[msperc]

1)Tighten up the Conga stand. 2) Learn at least the basics & correct hand form/technique.3) Take lessons from a reputable teacher/player. 4 (Do not show/spread wrong information.

[josemrosa]

Learn how to play congas from a Pearl Corp recording Artist. Jose Rosa is a PROFESSIONAL musician and percussionist. Buy my instructional conga method published by Hal Leonard Corporation entitled: "The Contemporary Hand Drummer" for more information visit: clmeducators dot Kom

[josemrosa]

Dude, come on, REMOVE THIS VIDEO. Come down to Orlando, FL and get some lessons or come down to my camp at the University of Central Florida entitled: "Contemporary Drums and Percussion Camp" for more information visit:

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[yagareta]

he needs his medication!

[waltercito47]

I can't believe this guy is for real. Congas are traditional Afro-Cuban instruments and deserve far more respect than this ignorant young drummer can muster.