Play Congas Now
Author | : Richie Gajate-Garcia |
Publisher | : Alfred Music Publishing |
Total Pages | : 92 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 0769296572 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780769296579 |
Rating | : 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Play Congas Now is a step-by-step method that teaches all the fundamentals of conga playing. You will learn hand positions and techniques, basic reading skills, different styles of rhythms and patterns, tuning and maintenance, drum set and school jazz band applications, and a brief history of the conga drums. The accompanying CD includes all exercises and has play-along tracks to practice with. The styles covered in the book are Afro-Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, pop, rock, funk, and R & B rhythms. Play Congas Now is a must for the beginner who wants to get started on congas or an intermediate player who wants an excellent practice tool to refine his or her skills. Book jacket.