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Mel Bay The Tomás Cruz Conga Method, Vol. III 4 reviews
Tomas Cruz, Kevin Moore, ...
Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 2004
WOW!!!
I have to get right to the point. I've been practicing the Congas for about 10 months now. I have bought many kinds of practice and learning aids, but nothing come close to these DVD's. I wish I had them in my posession when I started. I've been working with volume 1 for just 1 week and I've learned more from this 1st one than I have from all other material I have and I have plenty. Including the ...
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Poncho Sanchez' Conga Cookbook: Develop Your Conga Playing by Learning Afro-Cuban Rhythms from the Master 6 reviews
Cherry Lane Music, 2002
Poncho continues his high standards with the Conga cookbook.
Having bought the Conga cookbook recently, it is with pleasure that I am able to recomend this excellent title. It has been my experience with conga books that many tend to lack any real depth. Especially for those who may be starting out. Some contain many exercises, but few actual grooves. One such title had a list of more than 100 rhythms, which turned out to be very simple break downs that ...
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Conga Drumming: A Beginner's Guide to Playing With Time 8 reviews
Alan Dworsky; Betsy Sansby
Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 1996
Love the book; like their notation
I agree with all the other reviewers... this is a great book for beginners and advanced (as well as folks somewhere in the middle, like me). One thing I didn't expect to like, since I can read regular music notation, was their concocted music notation. To my surprise, I like theirs better. It's very intuitive, and after a while, you can pretty much sight-read the rhythms. If I hear/see a conga ...
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Play Congas Now: The Basics & Beyond 5 reviews
Alfred Publishing Company, 2000
Outstanding introduction to conga playing
It's hard to imagine how this book could be improved upon. With this book and 2 lessons with a great conga player in New York City, I played my first gig (that is, a paying music job) on congas. And trust me, I am no musical prodigy! ! More like a musical oaf! ! If I can do this anyone can. The CD enclosed is especially valuable because you can hear the difference between you and the master, and ...
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The New Conga Joy1 review
Bill Matthews
Fremont Drum, 1992
A must have, many rhythms, great notation, separate CD's
This book covers the basics of the various tones, but its real strength is in the large number of single drum rhythms (about 40) from Afro/Latin regions (w/ variations for many) and the many ensemble rhythms (about 20). The ensemble rhythms show multi-drum parts and how they relate to each and the bell/agogo/shaker/stick parts. Playing these rhythms together w/ buddies is how to really feel the ...
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Mel Bay The Tomás Cruz Conga Method, Vol. I: Conga Technique As Taught In Cuba (Book & DVD)7 reviews
Tomas Cruz, Kevin Moore, ...
Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 2004
Good Lessons
I am using Volume I and think these are very helpful lessons. They are to-the-point and organized and they very clearly show the correct hand positions and methods of playing onscreen. It is easy to do my practice sessions while watching the lessons. I plan to purchase Vol. II and Vol. III as well, since Vol. I is working so well for me.
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The Conga Drummer's Guidebook: Includes Audio CD
Michael Spiro
Sher Music Company, 2006
"The Conga Drummer's Guidebook" is the only method book specifically designed for intermediate to advanced conga drummers---packed with exercises on every aspect of the craft!
Includes complete chapters on:
a clear, lucid explanation of clave
exercises on playing quinto
correct phrasing concepts
revoicing ideas to give more depth to your playing
12 coordination exercises
explanation of many different rhythmic styles
stamina exercises ...
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The Book of Contemporary Conga Techniques 1 review
Jose Rosa, Hector Pocho Neciosup
Outskirts Press, 2007
Should not be a kindle book
Hard to tell if the actual book is very good. As a kindle book, it is ridiculous because the music notation examples in the book do not show up on the kindle. I wish I could get my money back on this one.
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Mel Bay The Tomás Cruz Conga Method, Vol. II3 reviews
Tomas Cruz; Kevin Moore; Mike Gerald; Orlando Fiol
Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 2004
Tomás Cruz Conga Method
I have tried many different books on Congas and I have never found one that could have me playing a new rhythm in such minimal time. Not only is this book easy but it explains the history of the music so well. This is the highest caliber instructional book and DVD on this subject you will find. I am most definitely a fan! I also think if your going to learn to play the Congas you should study a ...
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Mel Bay Rumba: Afro-Cuban Conga Drum Improviation Book/2 CD Set2 reviews
Cliff Brooks
Mel Bay Publications, 2001
Superb learning resource unlocking the mystery of conga soloing.
Cliff Brooks has to be one of the most talented teachers around...And probably the most generous, gentle person I have ever come across.
I started studying afro-cuban percussion awhile ago, as a second instrument with piano being my primary instrument..Having learned the basics, I kept looking for resources that would unlock the mystery of playing solos on the the congas, especially quinto ...
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Conga Blues1 review
Vi M. Velez
Xlibris Corporation, 2008
Excellent Urban poetry from New York 'Rican
Percussionist.photographer and author Victor Velez second written word outing is a grand slam out of the park! Here he highlights his own urban experience and his cultural reaffirmation. Wonderfully written short poems and written word on a wide variety of themes ranging from post Colombian colonization to contemporary sociological observations. Mr.Velez's work is appealing in it's simplicity and ...
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All About Congas (Book & Enhanced CD)
Kalani
Alfred Publishing Company, 2003
This book provides students with a solid playing foundation as well as knowledge that can only come from a seasoned professional. Contents include: history and background; drum types and anatomy; tuning; playing techniques; hand and rhythm exercises; much more!
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Conga Virtuoso
Alfred Pub Co, 2003
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Mel Bay Rumba: Afro Cuban Conga Drum Improvisation, Vol. 2 1 review
Cliff Brooks
Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 2005
Cluncky Notation
The rhythms have a good feel if you can get through the bizarre notation style used. Part of the problem is that many of the lines in the book read top to bottom, only they are turned sideways so the thing won't stay on a music stand. I finally ended up ripping the pages out. I am certain the author found this particular style of notation to be clever and useful in some way. Overall it ...
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Authentic Conga Rhythms1 review
Bob Evans
Alfred Publishing Company, 1999
My kind of guide
This definitely appeals to me. It was written in the 50's or 60's by a session player and is out of date. Also it is more bare-bones reference to specific latin rhythms than a how to play congas book. Furthermore the author regulary uses intermediate or advanced percussion terminology, which doesn't help the beginner, but in the end greatly helps one go beyond a superficial understanding of ...
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Conga Town
Warner Bros. Publications
Alfred Publishing Company, 1995
Teachers can make their classes come alive with this wonderful collection of 12 percussion ensemble arrangements with a 'conga focus.' This upper elementary and middle school publication comes complete with teaching tips, photographs and percussion technique instructions.
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Conga Crocodile1 review
Nicole Rubel
Houghton Mifflin, 1993
A fun book about music for kids who don't like to practice
Conga Crocodile is a crocodile who loves to play the conga drums. He plays and plays and everyone around him hates his playing. He keeps on playing and disrupts many ocassions until one night, feeling very dejected he comes upon a salsa band looking for a conga player. This book has a very sly and humorous ending. It has illustrations that adults will love.
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Have Fun Playing Hand Drums: A Book and Cd for Playing the Djembe, Conga, and Bongo Drums6 reviews
Ben James
Alfred Publishing Company, 1999
Serves its purpose well!
As a teacher of hand drumming to kids, I found this book to be a wonderful guide/reference for breaking down playing and rhythm concepts for kids. You could teach the book as-is sequentially as a course, or pull from different parts as you choose.
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Progressive Steps to Bongo and Conga Drum Technique1 review
Reed, Ted
Alfred Publishing, 1996
Very good, but...
If you want to study Bongo, this book is for you because it has many transcriptions about patterns (you must know to read music notes). However there are a few patterns for conga.
Andrés Quintero
Colombia
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