Guaguanco on two congas - for beginners

This is the best way I can break it down for all you beginners to learn how to play Guaguanco on two congas. You'll find my teaching style quite unique to other people's way of teaching and this is because of the way I break down all the little parts to make it simple for you to understand what I'm presenting. Once you're comfortable playing the basic pattern, move on the more advanced pattern with all the notes that are slaps being played. Then, move on to the three drum video I created for you to continue from this one.

Sorry for the video being so long but I felt it was important to get as much across to you as possible. Good luck in your studies and let me know of your progress.

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[rqshquesada]

Thanks everyone for the kinds comments.

[ihopeutubedies]

You wouldn't happen 2 be Cuban would you?

[rqshquesada]

I'm not... I am Mexican American.

[zuddie1921]

excellent teaching and break-down explanation for even season drummers who can see original angles. REAL TEACHER thanks.

[rqshquesada]

Thank you!

[athom118]

I have a guy that plays with mallets. it drives me crazy. How do I get him to study his instrument?

[rqshquesada]

I saw this for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I was like what.. com'on learn man.. Tell the dude to watch my videos... arghhh.

[albelao]

Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos con todos nosotros, verdaderamente un maestro gracias.

[ErikCar88]

nice!

[jcyberj]

Without the dancers and singers, the music is one dimensional and stagnant. Also, jazz and the hand drums are totally integrated since the re-establishment of the separated cousins back in the thirties and forties.

[jcyberj]

My good fortune was to be living in Boston Massachusetts where we had Black American, Puerto Rican, Cuban, African, and South American players available to us. My first teachers were Babatunde Olatunji, Nuru Defina, Syd Smart, and Ibrahima Camara. Plus the many other brothers and sisters who I played with on the streets and gigged with. Also, there were the dancers and singers that completed the mosaic.

[jcyberj]

It's one of many ways to explain guaguanco because there are many subtle stylistic and cultural differences. Plus there are the original African styles that are played by one djembe master. And each must seek that style that is available to them. I am a senior and am fascinated by the spread of this knowledge over the Internet that in past was only available to those who had local drum subcultures.

[tonysalsa100]

nice good job

[crb1959]

Elementary classroom music teacher here...is it ok with you if I use your method to teach this to my 5/6th graders...they would DIG this the most...THANK YOU! Excellent teaching!

[patuchosalsa]

Pana los videos los puedes hacer en español

[vegascharlie07]

Very well done.

[Dev0ity]

I love playing this!!

[Ponch341]

You're instructions are extremely helpful. You're time is very much appreciated my friend!