Been producing rnb and soul for years, recently got a set of Congas and a Bongo, that’s how I came across your channel. I’m indescribably grateful for the value you provide for people just starting out. Cheers to this ❤️🔥 Keep it going 💯
I've found throwing in some Mongo Santamaria 6/8 afro blue style patterns creates interest. Not for slow tempo blues, that said, double time variations of 6/8 on the slow tunes works too
Not particularly. I have a video with conga solo ideas, but nothing specific to slow blues. … I have some ideas. I would treat the congas like a saxophone or guitar and consider the rhythms and melodies those instruments create during a solo.
Perhaps. I tune them relatively so that it’s a fourth from low to high and sounds good with the key of the song. With more than two drums I pay more attention to stuff like that. My friend Chris is always on me about tuning and heads (because he’s right, I should pay more attention and be more consistent).
I generally choose something that works for the drums, and I make adjustments only when it sounds bad or I'm asked to by a music director or producer. To be more specific, C# tends to work with a lot of songs. But, like I said, 99 percent of the time, I do not tune to a specific key ... mostly because the drums sound good in different keys at different venues and in different levels of moisture in the air.
@Rhythm Notes Sorry...beginner here and I may not have expressed myself clearly. I have a 10 " and 11" so which would be the c# and what would I tune the other to. Thx for your patience.
Brother, I am from Brazil, you are an amazing teacher. I need more classes with blues, rock and congas.
I appreciate the kind words. I'll be uploading more videos in the coming months.
Real smooth and sweet!!
Thanks. I’m glad you like it.
Been producing rnb and soul for years, recently got a set of Congas and a Bongo, that’s how I came across your channel. I’m indescribably grateful for the value you provide for people just starting out. Cheers to this ❤️🔥 Keep it going 💯
I’m glad you find value in my videos.
Great! I sometimes throw in some 6/8 Afro-Cuban rhythms when grooving the blues. :-)
That’s awesome!
Good teaching friend
Thanks. I’m glad you like it.
Blues Rhumba = "Santana feel" 😜
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Awesome!
Thanks!
@2:30 I call it "Four and" (1,+, 2, +, 3, + )"FOUR AND" IMHO
After all, that’s what is. :)
I've found throwing in some Mongo Santamaria 6/8 afro blue style patterns creates interest. Not for slow tempo blues, that said, double time variations of 6/8 on the slow tunes works too
That’s an excellent idea!
Is there a video for congas showing how to solo over the slow blues pattern you showed?
Not particularly. I have a video with conga solo ideas, but nothing specific to slow blues. … I have some ideas. I would treat the congas like a saxophone or guitar and consider the rhythms and melodies those instruments create during a solo.
@@RhythmNotes That helps. Thanks
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Suena bacano XD 👍👍 saludos 🇦🇲😃
Thanks!
I need to get myself a conga! They are expensive though 😁
Here's a guide if you need more info ... and I get it. They're not giving them away. rhythmnotes.net/conga-drums-buyers-guide/
@@RhythmNotes Thanks for the info I shall look into it 👊🏾
Excellent break down and sample tracks. Excellent!!!! Your conga was tuned to C4 and your tumba was tuned to G3. Right?
Perhaps. I tune them relatively so that it’s a fourth from low to high and sounds good with the key of the song. With more than two drums I pay more attention to stuff like that. My friend Chris is always on me about tuning and heads (because he’s right, I should pay more attention and be more consistent).
Great video ...thx! What key do u suggest tuning a 10"/11" pair for blues?
I generally choose something that works for the drums, and I make adjustments only when it sounds bad or I'm asked to by a music director or producer. To be more specific, C# tends to work with a lot of songs. But, like I said, 99 percent of the time, I do not tune to a specific key ... mostly because the drums sound good in different keys at different venues and in different levels of moisture in the air.
@Rhythm Notes Sorry...beginner here and I may not have expressed myself clearly. I have a 10 " and 11" so which would be the c# and what would I tune the other to. Thx for your patience.
The 10” would be the C# and the 11” would be a G# below the C#
I think it sounds great for Blues. Now for country music conga patterns 😂
Thanks. I'll move country music up in the cue.
Hello, we can't ear the congas on your video ...
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There are no rules Congos just add colour music. You are not there to time keep or notes pitch’s Just play listen and enjoy
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