Bongo Basics For Beginners

I just spent a month learning the bongos from as many sources as I could find. I wanted to pass on all the basics that I learned to you!
0:29 1. Anatomy of the Bongos
3:03 2. Tuning the Bongos
5:25 3. How to Hold the Bongos
6:20 4. What to Hit the Bongos With
7:14 5. How to Hit the Bongos With your Hands
8:44 6. Basic Bongo Rhythm
11:03 7. Where to Go Next
From here, you have enough to get started and know where to focus your attention. The book I mentioned is "The Bongo Book" by Trevor Salloum--this book is an excellent compilation of rhythms and does a great job explaining technique.
My LP Aspire Bongos on Amazon:
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The Bongo Book on Amazon:
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[@marywillis1630]

Nice!! You may be the son i never had, I may be the mom who played the coffee containers (that you never had). Bongos and pandemics go together like ham and eggs; nothing quite as fun as playing and singing Guantanamara when you don't speak Spanish and have to change the lyrics to "Golden retriever! I got a golden retriever. Golden retrieeeeeeerever, I got a golden retrieeever".

[@SoundAdventurer]

Mary, you're amazing! I love the rhythm and life that's in your life. I hope the bongos continue to bring you joy and wish you the best. :)

[@marywillis1630]

@@SoundAdventurer Thank you! Also bought a snare and have giant amazon shipping box for bass, 2 smaller boxes for tom toms and a crap cymbal. File that under "tell me you're single without saying you're single". Lol, it's fun and ok for basic muscle memory. Switch to bongos when my hands get too tired, it works!

[@valerievelarde62]

@@marywillis1630 Cool Mary! 😎🎶

[@RevLeonPLeon]

Six minutes of homie talking. I couldn't wait any longer.

[@lishavi6607]

Being a beginner in bongos, I find it very useful that you have indicated chronologically the different parts of your video. This bodes well for the rest of your teaching. Thank you.

[@SoundAdventurer]

Hi lishavi, thanks for watching! I really appreciate that, it helps me know what to do to be helpful in future videos. Good luck on your learning journey!

[@jcsto]

This is a gold mine! Great video and great blog explaining everything as well!!

[@roar6047]

Thanks for this video! I started learning bongos last week and this has been helpful :)

[@SoundAdventurer]

That's so awesome! It's so fun and rewarding to pick up a new instrument. You'll be surprised at how much you can learn in a short time! good luck on your learning journey.

[@ultramanxk7]

This tutorial is complete! Thanks 🙏😊

[@SoundAdventurer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@magpercussion3005]

Thanks for sharing this valuable knowledge

[@SoundAdventurer]

You're very welcome. :)

[@quintonscholz3656]

Thank you 😊

[@chezchez4998]

Great starting point! This is the most detailed introduction I have seen thus far.

[@SoundAdventurer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@patricialewis4239]

Thank you

[@avart19]

Great video!! I just started learning bongos and it helped so much, thank you :D. I also bought the book you suggested, but it confused me greatly I'm afraid (since I do not have any knowledge when it comes to music theory) :/ ... I guess I will stick to the videos

[@tradekartel5052]

Amazing video please upload more for bongos .

[@SoundAdventurer]

Thank you so much! I actually just filmed another bongo video today and it should be coming in a few weeks.

[@pokemoongurl5576]

Thank you 🥰

[@SoundAdventurer]

You’re welcome 😊

[@SundayBlunts8748]

watching this while I wait for my bognos in the mail :) I usually play a drum kit but moving it back and forth to band practice was too much work hehe. great video!

[@SoundAdventurer]

super exciting! which bongos did you get?

[@SundayBlunts8748]

@@SoundAdventurer i got the meinlhb50bk :) I can't wait to try them

[@deeprock3080]

Thnku

[@gudia281186]

Good

[@drzarkov47]

Very informative. I have a high quality bongo but I am not able to get that popping sound on the macho. Does that mean I have to make the skin tighter?

[@SoundAdventurer]

I have found that sometimes the macho is more resonant at some pitches than others. I think in general, the higher the more pop, but you'll have to experiment. make sure your lugs are all the same tightness. (hit around the border and make sure the pitch is the same)

[@shriyamathapati382]

Can you give us some resources to learn the bongo in detail?

[@SoundAdventurer]

Hi there Shriya, I bought the bongo book by Trevor Salloum and it was a fantastic resource for me. Trevor makes more books with different styles of music but this one was focused on Latin Percussion style: www.amazon.com/Bongo-Book-Trevor-Salloum-ebook/dp/B0793536VM

[@goatman3057]

These are from my home region in Cuba, el Oriente, can’t be a bongo player without knowing the bongo bell! Maybe you should do a video on both and their importance in the orchestration and flow of LP

[@SoundAdventurer]

I love that! I wish I had one. I definitely have a lot to learn in properly incorporating the bell into music. If you know any good resources I'd love to hear!

[@goatman3057]

@@SoundAdventurer you just feel it, when the music needs more oomph you pick up that campana and tap tap tapity tap

[@1ashlyswapnil]

Thank you very much , I used this video to check the correct sound of my bongo.thank you very much again!! 🥁🥳🎉😂.What is your name, sir?

[@1ashlyswapnil]

That's me

[@richradwatson]

How can buy the same one

[@SoundAdventurer]

I put a link on the description of the video: hope that helps! And thanks for watching!

[@congerscott6064]

Does the small drum always go on the left side if your right handed, thanks, great video 👍.

[@SoundAdventurer]

Thank you for the kind words! Traditionally, yes. When I first started playing it felt backward, but once you get the hang of it it feels natural.

[@congerscott6064]

@@SoundAdventurer Thanks ! I'll be practicing 👍.

[@BushcraftingBogan]

Bookmark 10:00

[@Eatokraeveryday]

For all those kings out there tryin to get laid at those crystal healing full moon drum circles, I see you and I’m rootin for you

[@dirkkarmel5209]

May 2022 Recently obtained donated bongos. Your video is a great help in trying to save the bongos. ****** Do not know if can save, or have to replace one of the synthetic skins. The other skins, look usable, but need proper testing. ( as by your video) ******* Donated to the community support center: 2 x Single Chamber (Body) Bongo 1 x Dual Chamber ( Lap/Knee) Bongo One chamber has no tones ( dead chamber). This surface (synthetic skin) may or may be salvagable. Your video will halp greatly.

[@renemedina8026]

😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@dirkkarmel5209]

May 2022 Found your video while looking for information about recently donated bongos. Video mentions: exploring new instruments. Have you ever played a Tamborine, properly ? It is actually 2 different instruments ! ( Bongo & Shaker ) ******** Many "players" use as little more than a mono-tone metronome ! (They should be banned ! )

[@shakazulu365]

that's all you learned in 30 hours?

[@KAMLESHOZA_WORLD_RECORD_HOLDER]

TALKING TALKING TALKING TALKING ALL ABOUT....OMG

[@vladimirlopez7840]

This is terrible and NOT the way to play bongos. Unfortunately this gentleman is passing on wrong information without knowing how to play himself.

[@billymacmill7123]

You talk to much over demo