Double strokes on conga by Martin Gort

[@icewalker23]

Michael you make these beautiful rhythms accessible for people who truly love them but don't currently have another way to learn them. You're an excellent teacher. Thanks!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you like the video's!

[@arlingtonguy54]

Thank you from North Carolina. I have played Afrocuban and Afrobrazilian rhythms for 25 years and have never mastered this technique. Now it is time to learn it. I appreciate your videos.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

+arlingtonguy54 Thank you and good luck practicing this technique!!

[@cliffsavage2]

It is because of good hearted people such as yourself Michael! Us beginners have access to such amazing informative material. May you be blessed abundantly.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Clifford!!

[@dirtydan2007]

It's funny that I stumbled on this video years ago in my journey and thought I wasn't quite ready for this lesson. KZbin recommended me this again, and it's exactly the lesson I need.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

That is great. I know it is hard work to master this technique, but it is worth it! I wish you good luck!

[@mongofan1]

Michael, thank you for bringing Martin on for this excellent lesson. I have struggled with development of double strokes more than any other movement. Martin has provided an excellent explanation and demonstration. Please extend my thanks to Martin, Wayne

[@DanielSerra1]

Guys, thanks very much for this and all the conga lessons ans practices that you share in your channel. I enjoy them all. Cheers from Buenos Aires!

[@julioblins563]

Hi Michael, thanks from Brazil, best videos to learn percussion on youtube!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Your welcome, Julio! I just had a great time in Brazil!

[@anitarcos2]

Hi guys thank you so much for this. I had a look at so many videos of congas and I can tell you that this one is far the best for a double stroke exercise. Please keep sharing your knowledge, I really need it and I am enjoying it with you. Here and Uruguayan mum dreaming of playing properly the congas from Australia.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you very much! I hope Martin will visit me again to share more of his knowledge!

[@troyortiz8102]

thank you michael & martin for helping me progress its hard to find a congero willing to share secrets or even knowledge my deepest gratitudes to you both

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you, Troy! I'm glad you can use this video!

[@LouisFrayser]

The was very interesting. Thank you very much.

[@tonytone141]

I have been trying to learn these double strokes. This video will help me very much. Thank you for posting!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Tee Tone You’re welcome! Enjoy it!!

[@MrDoudou972]

Very nice lesson Michael!Thanks for Martin. Impressionnant démonstration!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you like the video!

[@skywarrior3508]

Thank you

[@nithitdolorfino9010]

Thank you from Bangkok, Thailand!

[@carlostorrez834]

gracias a ti.. por responderme,,yo no se nada de ingles,,pero verte a ti no me hace falta..te comprendo igual y me has ayudado muchisimo,,te deseo lo mejor,Michael hermano

[@germanohenning]

Perfect lesson!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you very much!!

[@SuperTamaga]

Thank you both :)

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Your welcome!!

[@gcortorreal]

Mike & Martin thanks for the video, I’ve been looking for a breakdown of this pattern for a long time.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Your welcome and good luck with the exercises!

[@jibarito5279]

Great video. Really helpful. Thanks for sharing!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

You're welcome, Angel!

[@anitarcos2]

Thanks Michael great post

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Your welcome!!

[@Mr2plus3]

Another awesome video.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you! Martin did a great job making this video!!

[@diegoecoo]

Increíble lección !!!(awesome lesson) thanks guys!!

[@SebastiaanCornelissen2018]

Martin's my absolute fav!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

I agree!!

[@rlems4772]

nice Martin!!

[@martingort3157]

But Bro.!! You're my absolute fav toooo :).!!!

[@jj0rtega]

Thank you I benefited from this lesson

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you, John and good luck!!

[@PumpItMookie]

Slowly but surely... I'll get it down. Thanks for this awesome instruction.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Your welcome Al! Good luck with the exercises!!

[@FranklinVargasMonasterios]

Inestimable toda esta informacion, sera bien aprovechada, muchas gracias y Michael excelente trabajo con tus videos y los de tus invitados, bien esplicados y de forma sencilla, mucho exito y suerte

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Muchas gracias y saludos desde Holanda!!

[@josecorrea1297]

THANKS. Wonderful lesson. Iam a beginner. Explained very well.

[@grahamcutts2070]

fantastic lesson !! thank you

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Your welcome!!

[@KwandoRay]

Nice Lesson, Thanks.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you Ray! I hope Martin will come to show the world more possibilities.

[@mrmagik68]

Good instructional video on doubles. Thank you!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

You're welcome and good luck with it!

[@JosephDarmenia]

Thanks for sharing.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Joseph Darmenia Thank you, Joseph!

[@saborvr87]

Thank you Maestros Excellent teach! !! Denver, Co

[@mihaidrums5]

Thanks a lot for the lesson!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

You are welcome, Mihai!

[@widonaegele9465]

Thank you very much! Very good lesson!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Your welcome!!

[@surfer103]

Thank you guys. I am very interested in learning more from you. I have three congas of my own but a bit rusty. Again, thanks and hope too see you again soon.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you! I hope that your hands are not rusty for these double strokes! Good luck and enjoy the videos!

[@eddietimbal48]

gracias michael por compartir tus conocimientos..un abrazo desde cali colombia

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Muchas gracias Eddie! Un abrazo desde Holanda!

[@eddietimbal48]

ojala que en algun momento puedas contar algo sobre tu metodo de estudio y como es tu enfoque en cuanto a la disciplina enfocada en loque tu haces gracias

[@fowlerad]

Thanks guys!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Your welcome!!

[@GrootsieTheDog]

It would be great to have a video explaining the approach of playing in a band. As a drummer who has already been playing for years but on the drum kit and different styles, the issue for me is about how to approach the conga musically more so than technically. Questions like - How often can one switch the variation? When? Why? Watching great players, they all play so differently - some play the basic rhythms more strictly for longer periods of time while some veer away from it more often going into little improvisations and playing many variations of the basic rhythm. Learning the rhythms is not the hard part for me. Knowing how to use and play these rhythms in a band is more mysterious. Thanks :)

[@carlostorrez834]

gracias Michael,,que dios te bendiga hermano,,,

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Muchas gracias, Carlos!!

[@af049486]

Micheal and Martin thanks for that! I was doing my double stroke all wrong. Cheers

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

I wish you good luck!!

[@anamariaarcossolari3652]

Hi Michael. I would like to know about the congas you have. I really like them and would like to know what they are if you don't mind. I am thinking on buying a new set of 3 congas and those ones you have are really nice.

[@831_aero_guru2]

Do you have a conga pattern for Reggae video out?

[@cocogiaccone7841]

hola michael tendras algo de funk? gracias!!!

[@sweetsalt]

good

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thanks!

[@sasaig]

I have to notice that you are actually talking about double strokes, but derived from heel/tip motion, where tip tone you can replace with open, slap, etc. The real challenge is double stroke but with two open tones, or two slap tones, etc... You didn't precise that, at least not in this lesson :-) anyway, I really like your videos and calmness in instructions :-) . Keep going! Thanks!

[@miguerodriguez8524]

Podrias hacer los videos en español

[@phuphuism]

nice

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thanks!

[@jasongollop7162]

Firstly I would like to say I love your video and it has inspired me to develop this technique. However I’m a little confused. When you play the doubles and start adding the single strokes (i.e. slap). I’ve been finding that I get out of sync with the time signature(4/4) because I’m short of one note. I’ve played the doubles adding the slap but pausing for that one note to keep in time but it sounds empty. I really like the effect of what you are playing when you add the slaps etc but is it possible that the rhythm is lost because of not playing that one note. Would love to know what you think. Many thanks, Jason.

[@estanochebien]

You are a master with impeccable technique, but I believe the double stroke and everyone trying to play like Giovanni robbed the conga of the beautiful syncopated melodies the older masters could play. It's become a different version of Van Halen tapping a million notes all over the guitar. People have forgotten that less is more.

[@proberaum7015]

Which Congas are you playing? SONOC?

[@yunk9]

I'm left handed too. (off subject) I have been practicing bongos right handed. seeing this I my take the decision and switch. What do you think Michael? Great lesson as usual.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

I think it is best to switch. In the beginning it will be difficult, but you'll profit from switching to left handed.

[@yunk9]

Michael de Miranda Thank you for replying. This video and your sage words of advice have convinced me to switch. Thank you again for the advice and keep the great lessons coming.

[@epp3699]

Which city in Holland do you come from?

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

+Evan Pereira I live in Rotterdam and my good friend Martin lives in Arnhem.

[@AidanMmusic96]

Michael de Miranda Michael, have you ever been to/taught at Codarts?

[@giovannicastillejo2343]

Salsaya big band

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Giovanni Castillejo That is a long time ago....

[@giovannicastillejo2343]

@@MichaeldeMiranda i am from Lima Peru and listened the caña s solo many time ago....maybe 1994. With Ron Limberg on trumpet. Nice to see you.

[@paulsantander7295]

Español...

[@ricoangelo9721]

are those Gon-Bobs.

[@bobhobo34772]

+rico angelo I don't think so. The gon bops Mariano (the model they sell with horizontal bands) have black bands, not silver.

[@martinhuarcapareja]

Gefeliciteerd wat is S, O, T, H

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Dank je! s+slap, O=open toon, t=tip (fingers) H=heel (palm van je hand)

[@kbombiplena]

8^) ... ratatouille sure is talented as u linguine, but; "VIVA la France" You do? What, then? Holland asked......if u get kick out of The Hague ,no worries .....Puerto Rico recognize ur masters,stars and stripe...... welcome home don Pepe and don Lolo :^)

[@alanpayne7656]

Awesome lesson. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏾