Conga drumming for beginners; The Slap Tone

This is a longer video however I felt it necessary in order to go over some details for beginners.
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[@lindasmith6668]

I listen to this video over and again as a beginner. 😊

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Wow, thank you for sharing that. I am glad it helps!

[@OfficialCynthiaLou]

Thank you! This is the most thorough explanation and practical explanation I’ve found so far!

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Thank you for watching and for your support! I am glad it was helpful.

[@thegatechurchnorthdallas866]

Brotha!!!!! Thank you for giving the details on the open slap. This has been my careers speed bump!! Thank you!

[@MrBrodatyrumcajs]

So precisely explained! I am starting to play congas, this helped me a lot. Thank you for good job, God bless you from Poland!

[@jackiemayfair9825]

Young Sir, I really need what you're doing. Thanks I'm glad I found your channel so when I move I can work on what you've shown me. Thanks a million, and may the peace and blessings of God forever be with you and your family. Travel Safely, Peace.

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

It is my pleasure! Thank you and God bless you as well!

[@jamesdarylthomas3684]

1st time listening to your Pretoria on SLAP tones, very interesting, I been playing congas a while Thanks

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Thank you!

[@DieterLo1]

Very good lesson!

[@lindasmith6668]

Thanks so much. The different types of was demonstrated very vlear

[@lindasmith6668]

Very helpful

[@RustyDodd]

my drum instructor slapped his congas so hard I had to blink everytime. i would literally use my fingers to try and hold my eyelids up and it didn't matter.

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Some people have an incredible touch

[@MikeyLikesItt]

I like the analogy of the towel whipping, I've seen so many demos but that's a good idea of the finesse at the attack of the drum, I'm gonna apply this idea when I go to practice, Thanks

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Cool! I am glad it was useful for you!

[@gerardocorrea9559]

Great video. Thanks for sharing this. Right now my hands are hurt because I think I've not been doing it correctly. And I have to play Bomba next Sunday and my Right thumb is hurt. Every time I do a slap that thumb hits the rim and it's hurting real bad.

[@Salsa1957]

Just subscribed yes another fan bro! Thanks for your simple demonstration and explanation of what and how the slap tones are achieved! Polishing up this technique (Moeller) technique on the conga heads! It’s almost like other conquerors don’t want to demonstrate their technique? Mucho Gracias WJ! 😊

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

I am glad it helps! The fine motor techniques of the slap can be a pretty difficult thing to teach. Thank you for watching, commenting and supporting.

[@maxloveman3375]

Great video. Really improved my slap sound by a lot! Thank you so much.

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

That’s awesome! My pleasure and I am glad it helped!

[@dashadow5345]

So good!!!

[@bebobalula]

Nice instruction, nice technique, nice sound quality. Good work, mr. William! 🎶🎵🎶

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Thank you! I hope it helps!

[@jean-baptiste9230]

Thx for the good vibe, great tutorial, wished you showed slowly your slap combo at the end or broke it down🙏

[@rull13]

Great stuff mate!

[@joegonzalez2481]

Cool. I'm learning. All. I can. On playing congas

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

That’s great! Keep it up! I have a conga playlist on the channel… if there is something I missed or you have a question feel free to comment. I appreciate the feedback

[@jazway27]

Subscribed. Nice lesson

[@lamontemckinney9724]

Great video Bro

[@theillestdrummer7822]

Good lesson

[@victorliendo2010]

Hey buddy. I think i am "slapping" my firsts open slaps ever, following your guidelines 😅 ... it's been years trying to do that and it looks like it started working. No pain, no gain 😅

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Amazing! I am glad the videos have helped you. Thank you for sharing this! Keep pushing and God bless you!

[@basilioskay8159]

thanks bro !

[@brocongonigga3690]

Bro my slap sucks☹️

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Keep at it! The slap is not an easy thing to do. Honestly, even though I can slap in several different tones, I still have to work at it… and I have been at it for many years. You got this! A little practice everyday and eventually progress will happen.