How I Tune Congas

[@juanortiz1955]

Love this tutorial Eric! I usually tune my Congas by ear. This will add another level to playing.

[@joeavila3]

I am a beginner with two drums. Quinto - 11 and Conga 11 3/4. Which would be the best combo for just two and also get the best seco. Lol (i saw your video, working on technique and sounds now) Thx brother.

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

dude those congas and the way you have them mic'd... yea. So good.

[@APercussionLife]

William Johnson thanks brother!

[@billywebb4325]

Manito Percussion should pay you a commission! Because of your influence they have completely sold out of those beautiful conga heads! Good work, my man! Also thanks for the tuning tutorial! Just what I needed!

[@APercussionLife]

Hahahaha no commission needed.. Not tryna sell the product... just wanted to share how good they are haha Thank you.. really appreciated it and glad the video helped.

[@andreslombana2706]

So true, i got my chocolate conga heads because of these videos that eric post all the time, and i love those manito skins...thank you eric..

[@bongodoctor2014]

I have been working with Bram over the last week or two helping him to test and fine tune the new Bongo and Conga modes and he has done an amazing job. Drumtune Pro can now correctly detect the pitches of all sizes of conga and bongos and comes with a useful recommended tuning range guide. This is a real game-changer for me as a percussionist as I can now tune to specific notes and reproduce the same tunings each time. I imagine the best players in the world can do this by ear to a piano, but for the rest of us mortals this app opens the doors to congas and bongos that sound professionally tuned. every time... I tune my Congas and Bongos as follows: Tumba D3 Conga G3 Conga Bb3 Quinto C4 Quinto D4 Hembra D4 Macho F5 There is a brilliant guide to the tunings used by some professional players starting on page 31 of this research paper: The Conga drum : development, technique, styles, improvisations and the contribution of master drummer Ramon 'Mongo' Santamaria If you want any tips or suggestions on tuning your Congas and Bongos get in touch...😁

[@drummonk3699]

Thank you Eric! Your videos are always straightforward and well organized and...simply amazing!... Thank you!... Jeff in Springfield, MO

[@APercussionLife]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Therealbrandonmyoung]

Those heads are crispy asf! 🔥 what thickness did you get from Manito? I’m looking to get some.

[@Antonio-ti2he]

Thank you for the video. When you have the C, G (right) , B(left), and A (quinto top right), and E top left, what is the pitch? So C4, G3, A4, and E3? Thank you in advance for the reply.

[@mcalandr]

Hello Eric.... the cell view is not clear...anyway could you tell with is any single drum ? I got an idea but I would like to sure about it.....Thanks and keep up the great job.....stay safe

[@Gk2003m]

I tune to whatever amuses me in the moment. Last week my four drums were tuned to Eb minor 7, with the seventh (Db) on the tumba as the low note. Right now they are tuned I 4 5 b7, with the low note being F.

[@alverttomazariegos7440]

Tienes algún video de como afinar en conjunto congas y bongo?

[@FranciscoMartinez-oh8sz]

Excellent guide to tune congas set,thank you

[@dirtydan2007]

Thanks for the video, there's not alot of info out there on this subject. Really nice chops as well.

[@alikofoster2933]

As for wrenches I have the wrench for the congas and my bongos in a small pouch held to the drum with a magnet on the lugs. Really simple. This way I am not looking for them in a bag or something. I'll forget them and then need them as is the case often.

[@MaTTheWish]

Good idea!

[@AceeSoul]

Awesome video! I only play the Conga and Quinto. Any tuning rules if you only play two drums? Those heads look amazing

[@michaelvicaro9061]

Can you clarify what tuning you might typically use for only three drums? I’m not sure which of these five would be in the position of the segundo in a typical Quinto-segundo-tumba arrangement.

[@MaTTheWish]

I saw a video with poncho Sanchez he turned his three congas EGC from low to high.

[@JayZoop]

Thanks for showing all the tuning combinations.

[@frenchjohnfrench370]

I bought 2 conga. 1 very base like a tumba. But the other higher in tune has a great base and open, but no slap, no difference from the open...I found the similar slap sound hitting with finger and keeping the index finger pressing the skin in the center. They are schalloch percussion. Any suggestions please. I love the real slap tone and I miss it...

[@renev8223]

Eric I have a question I had my friend bought some of your skins from Malito. He loves them. A recommendation from you, my question should he tune down his conga ever time after he done playing? Thanks

[@AskmanDK]

Hi Eric. I love you channel. I have a question about tuning LP Paladium Super Tumba. I have a complete set Paladium with original LP skins. All drum sounds fantastic, but not the Super Tumba. It has a strange over tone. It is very difficult tune it right. Do you have any tips ? I might get a new skin for it. Do you have recomendation for new skin, maybe a manito ? Thanks

[@ronaldcaraway8184]

Which exact (tuner) app are you using? There are a lot to choose from. Thanks.

[@AngadJSingh]

Hey bro. Please make a tutorial on how to tune congo on D major.

[@BONGOLICIOUS1]

Ha that’s me playing in the M&M love the vids🥂

[@Agent77-e8o]

Very very nice!

[@raycrespo1896]

Where did you get those skins they sound great

[@eliara-thevoice8430]

Thank you. I have a set of Toca Congas. They have 10 and 11 inch heads. What notes do you recommend tuning to for a 2 drum set, such as this? I am a newbie, learning the basics. Thanks so much.

[@caldeirone]

Awesome!! That's really nice of you! Thanks so much mate! :) All the best

[@eliara-thevoice8430]

Curious why these drum heads are so dark? What is unique about them?

[@jonassantana6480]

Ola só de Brasil Manaus Am. Gostaria de saber em que notas eu devo afina um trio de conga? A, meus parabéns pelo seu trabalho gostei muito.

[@zaidinawawi]

8:34 love this sound

[@JohnFKelly-jx2tk]

Hi Eric, how is that app called? TUNER? ?(Is it Android?) i did not find the same one you showed. Could you help?

[@Kgercsn]

Am I the only one that struggles with hearing the sound of the drum differently at face vs. what it sounds like to others ears or recording? Using Matadors with original heads. Maybe my ear needs more consistency, but tuning is a struggle sometimes.

[@Jaburu]

c# lets this conga swing. I wonder if this is true for all congas of this size? probably depends on the resonance of the wood, too

[@lanclane270]

Please make a video om how to tune a bongo

[@davidcudlip6587]

I'm new to congas and just bought a set, (11" & 10"). What notes should I tune them to to get that "George of the Jungle" interval? Is that tuned to a 4th?

[@kennethcarter5720]

Thanks for tuner been trying to find one that works thanks man If I could impose on you and ask this please I am a newbie so your videos helping a lot I have two tumba someone has allowed me to jam once a week with rock and blues what note could you suggest to start my new opportunity I will experiment with your tuner as well thanks

[@axiomaddict]

The beginning! 😵‍💫😄. You’re a little crazy! That’s what will keep you young!

[@Jadaj14]

Yes thanks alot.

[@mansakonko7777]

Sick as ever!! This dude is on it and so grounded with his knowledge. Greetings from UK Cubaphile Pedro!!

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[@bishbashboshbeats2102]

Great stuff as usual! That chop at 9:03 - video on that please?

[@APercussionLife]

BishBashBosh Beats ufffff that little diddle haha aight I’ll add that to the to-do list

[@doaparviz6430]

Hi Master,I watched your great lesson about tone up Congas,I down load the same Toner as you show, my question is how can I for example tone up My tomba to B. When I turn on my toner on the left is logo of metronome and on right is logo of a speaker so should I set the toner on B ( how) then bang the tomb to get B or I have to bang a lot to rich the B which is not happening , Please help me ,Thanks

[@bongoscongasantiquecashreg4544]

I tune my congas by ear crazy but it is just me & depending on what music I will play either deep house lounge, chillout lounge,funk, disco or Latin music.

[@brucecollis8609]

I love my cowhide too!

[@titorivas3454]

I can't found app can you put a link it please

[@tanmoybanerjee4922]

Awesome! Thank U Sir!

[@zaidinawawi]

8:18 i like this combination

[@jinglemarsta]

The 3rd tuning you show on your phone, the Super Tumba Left is tuned to E#? I'm sure it's just me not reading that correctly, what note should that be? Also in the same tuning, your Tumba at F# doesn't fall between Conga at C# and your Super Tumba Right at G#. Do you purposely tune your Tumba higher than your Super Tumba Right?

[@renev8223]

I got this app Eric thanks. Do you have 2 congas 2 tumbas and 1 Quinto there. 👍🏼

[@APercussionLife]

In this video I’m using 2 super tumbas.... 1 Tumba... 1 conga and 1 Quinto

[@joserioscorrea3400]

@@APercussionLife cual es el size de la tumba?

[@joserioscorrea3400]

@@APercussionLife pregunta ingenua del novato.

[@ronaldbritton5224]

I play two congas & bongos together. I tune by ear. But what notes would you suggest?

[@sambamachineryrecords6498]

WE DID AASK THAT .. AND ONLY NOW WE FOUDN THIS REPLY MASTER YODA ...

[@tommyvelez8893]

Great video and thanx for the help brither but i need a tuner for android i cant use the tuner app u use on ios... any ideas? Or maybe u should develop ur own app for both platforms.. greeting -Tommy Cachimba

[@deejaypat1]

Hello Eric ! Can you tell me how to tune with 3 congas please ? Tumbadora in G3 , Conga in C4 and Quinto in E4 ? Is that good ? In your video , i see you tuned the conga in B3 and quinto in C4 . Am i right ? Thanks a lot !

[@acousticguitarforever3204]

I no can see the list note.. thanks

[@MamboGuy914]

Yeeesssss! Thanks Eric appreciate it!

[@APercussionLife]

MOSTDEAFdotCOM Welcome!

[@michaelledonne5812]

Hey Eric! I was trying to find that app you mentioned. Most tuning apps just don't work for congas. What is the official name? You mentioned "Tuner", but that just brings up a whole list of different apps, again, most of which suck for congas. Right now I make use of a simple pitch pipe. Def OG. LOL Thanks for all you do.!

[@APercussionLife]

This is the closets one I use that has been somewhat accurate... it’s called “insTuner” apps.apple.com/us/app/instuner-free-chromatic-tuner/id603425027

[@Dito.Gancini]

A Percussion Life Hi Eric, what are you settings for the app? Seems that it is designed for several instrument but hand drums. I am trying to tune my bongos Meinl Headliner (black) to Hembra D5 and Macho to G6. I can’t figure the app out to place my desired note. Nice videos bro. La jodiendaaa...

[@raymond1719]

Can I get in on " play store " don't have iphone

[@jonassantana6480]

Olá eu me chamo Jonas Santana. Só de Brasil, Manaus Am. Gostaria de saber. Em que notas eu devo afina um trio de conga. A, parabéns pelo seu trabalho gostei muito.

[@raymond1719]

No consigo esta app en " Google play" ..me pieces decor de una cerca en " Google play ".? No tenho iPhone xx tdngo Android.

[@surfer103]

Can you explain how to use the app?

[@franciscolarios55]

Dam brotha mad respect. Chulada de estilo I feel it! I got some questions on this conga heads. If you could help me.

[@APercussionLife]

Thanks bro! Sure how can I help?

[@wilmerlugo-w9y]

What's the name brand of your tuner?

[@karenrivera901]

Wanting to know where are the skins from and how to purchase them.

[@APercussionLife]

www.manitopercussion.com

[@djmagicking]

This is great...Greetings from Nigeria

[@michaelnares869]

Eric , I'm a new subscriber and really love your content and style of teaching. I have a question for someone who is intermediate at best doing play along Latin Jazz and Salsa in my Garage and playing occasionally with friends what is the traditional order to set up 3 drum positions? for a right handed player. I am confused because I've seen different people do different things. Is the quinto between my legs or to my left? Thanks for your help.

[@nkumukatalymusic]

What's the name of those heads pls?

[@sharlynvazquez7557]

I can't find the app

[@trizzae]

Hey Eric! What are you playing at 10:30 here??? I can't get that out of my head and it sounds familiar (maybe because you use it for an intro in some videos)...Is that a known rhythm or is that you playing. I;ve been trying to find the answer without sending you emails or messages (I imagine you get a few), but I can't find it. Thanks in advance sir! I apologize if you've answered this a million times...

[@APercussionLife]

Hahaha yea I was just messing around and that use to be my intro to most of my videos.... I felt that melody in the moment and it came out the way it did. I thought it came out pretty cool.

[@ericperry1861]

My Manito Percussion heads for my bongos come in tomorrow! You mention breaking in heads, could you do a video on this process - how to tell when theyre broken in and do you need to treat them differently until they are broken in?

[@JanetGraceMuse]

Yes, you do. The skin is new and it's going to stretch. Detune your drums like two full turns to the left (lefty loosey, righty tighty) relieving the skin on your down time. Before and after tuning or detuning your drums, you're going to want to use the side of yr fist to punch out down HARD smack in the middle to ensure the skin is firmly on its resting seat correctly, not lopsided. There are videos out here that show you that. Best of luck to you.

[@christiansalas2878]

I have problems sometimes when tunning with the tone even after I get to the note. Sometimes the tone ends up being muffed and not very sustained.. I try to go around even with the wrench.. I try and oil the Cueros and detune them after gigs. Especially my tumba ..that thing is stubborn. I bang with my fist on the head and tighten up with the wrench but sometimes still end up stubby and muffed. Any tips ?

[@vidalvazquez3293]

Saludos bro, from Boston,Mass. hope all is good,just want to thank you for the information, it comes in handy,also would like to ask ,what tipe of congaheads you have on does congas?very nice i would like to try them. Very good tutorial videos ,keep them coming,yourfriend from boston, chao and God bless.

[@jinglemarsta]

Hey, thanks for the video. I wanted to ask, in the first tuning (at 6.00min) it looks like you tune from bottom to top Super Tumba Left E, Super Tumba Right G, Tumba B, Quinto A and Conga C (so the quinto is lower than your conga in this tuning). The B on the Tumba is lower than the A on the Quinto, how can this be? They sound about a tone apart should it possibly be the other way, with the Tumba at A and the Quinto at B?

[@rubenv.4228]

Thank You Bro. Really Appreciate it.

[@jahmarkettope-comagency8507]

j'apprécie très bien les cours ,je veux d'autres

[@jamieslocks1822]

I cant use a tuner like that on drums. The octave difference is too great and the drum sound is too short. Suggestions?

[@darrylbrooks8567]

I have a set of congas on a stand 10 3/4 and a 11 3/4 what do I tone them to

[@hectorrivera2624]

Awesome, again another great video full of great info. Thank you brother!!!🙏🏻

[@domenicoitalico115]

I'd like to have more likes for you bro ......so nice your sound !!!!

[@KeeranWoode]

I just use intervals because I play on multiple sets of congas (because I'm pretty adaptable and use house congas) If play on two, I tune by fourths If I'm playing three, Quinto and Conga are fourths, Conga and Tumba are third Also, I use my conga as my center (quinto on left, tumba on right)

[@felipehernandez511]

Eric, I see that your using the tuner app. to tune your drums. I cannot find anyone who can show me step by step on how to use the tuner and then tune their congas to their note(s). Can you please show us/me how ?

[@tommyvelez8893]

I also wanna know plz and thanks

[@raymond1719]

Como estas Eric y la familia? Donde puedo bajar ese app.? Do I need to pay for it.?

[@masterewoks8121]

Anyone know what is a good app for tuning congas? I have android and i cant seem to find the one eric was talking about.

[@nilushagunawardana4666]

Please give me a tuning app

[@AnthonySmith-nk8ct]

what if you only have two drums, what notes do you tune them in?

[@APercussionLife]

Anthony Smith G as your lowest drum and C as your main drum is a great place to start.... that’s a very “centered” tuning for general play.

[@AnthonySmith-nk8ct]

thank you!!

[@madumadu4819]

Have application for tune congas ? I am new one..i don't know how tune congas.can you help me send some video ?

[@alvarosanchez68]

Hola maestro !!! Cuál App afinador está usando ahí en el celular Gracias

[@JanetGraceMuse]

Hi! I've been listening in to you on Facebook and here. I just acquired 5 congas. Nevermind the story behind it where I was just looking for the tumbadora but the price was so incredible for the set, I bought the three. So, I have two congas, two quintos, una tumba. I'd like to tune them as requinto, quinto, conga 1, conga 2, tumba. Would you be kind enough to add which drum is which in your set up, please. It seems as if your quinto is in the middle, with the tumba on yr right, conga on your left and i don't know what's behind them. Also, could you add the written notes as they'd be on the grand staff? I'm hard of hearing now so pitch wheels won't work. I hear the sound through the vibration, but if I see it written on the staff, my brain knows exactly what it actually "sounds" like. I thank you so much. I enjoy your classes. I've played with many amazing talents through the years, Mongo Santamaria let me follow his lead when I was a young teenager. Best lesson ever!! May he fly free🎼🎵🕊🌟

[@waldemardaninsky2428]

Hi, there's any good tunig app for Android?

[@amrconga]

Thank u

[@wally3086]

Hi Eric Thank you very much for the video! i have 3 congas and if a buy a fourth one should i buy a higher or a lower conga? greetings

[@APercussionLife]

Wally soooo in the first demonstration where I tuned one of the drums to “A”... I tuned that to a lower octave... but that’s actually my Quinto which in the second demonstration I tune quite high... it really depends what 3 drums sizes you have currently.

[@wally3086]

i have the luis conte series from meinl 11" in the middle, 11 3/4" on the left, and 12 1/2" on the right . what do you recommend as 4th conga? I really love your tutorial videos and you are a great idol for me ! i have studied classical guitar and composition in the university of vienna 20 years ago and since5 months practising intensively congas :) it seems that god have led me to you to learn the proper technique. i composed a piece in 7/8 measure and i would know how to play 7/8 tumbao on congas!!! so muchos saludos amigo!

[@APercussionLife]

Wally have you tried playing your 11.75” as your main (middle) and I would get another Tumba 12.5 as a fourth

[@APercussionLife]

Wally thank you so much! Those words mean so much to me!

[@wally3086]

soundcloud.com/user-427487187/arunachala-7 thats the piece on soundcloud i made in 7/8 Eric yes! i have tried and i really like to have the 11.75 as the middle!

[@horstadler9130]

Hey Eric, what about the tuning in 10:33? You hit the "A" in Front and than the "B" and the "G" on your right. But it sound B-A-G? How can You explain that? Its magic!

[@RaphBaumann]

Whats the lowest you can go with a LP galaxy tumba? When I try F or G, it seems to be to loose and not sing. Or do I have to break in the head? Am I maybe even an octave too low? I've been thinking on tuning to an A, C, D (tumba, conga, quinto)...

[@APercussionLife]

On the tumba you should definitely be able to go to a G... you may be just an octave too low on that one... Not sure how new your head is, but if it's new then yes it may need to be broken in... Also... yesss try that tuning... It's always great to experiment.

[@fabiancarlos4761]

Como se llama el afinador que usas en tu celular

[@felixayala05]

Great info. Tks.

[@marcoschico6793]

What thickness did you get the heads awesome video

[@APercussionLife]

Thank you! Quinto- 1.9mm, Conga- 2mm, Tumba- 2.1mm and Super Tumbas 2.2mm

[@marcoschico6793]

Hey Eric i have 2 heads both are mule one is 1.6 mm and the other is 2mm my set up is conga and two tumbas i use the conga as a quinto you think the 1.6 will be good

[@marcoschico6793]

For the quinto lol my bad bro

[@APercussionLife]

Marcos Chico yea a 1.6 Mule will definitely work!

[@marcoschico6793]

Thanks Eric God bless u and you Family

[@vwrivera]

Cool video.

[@derknizotts9162]

YUPP C# Flat, lloll same here, ok i gotta skin my 2nd conga now. Instant envy.

[@APercussionLife]

Derk Nizotts HAHAHAHA get it!!!!

[@manny209]

Dude!!!!!! I want a shirt like that. I love it.

[@dannyirizarry2030]

What's the name of the app exactly?

[@dannyirizarry2030]

Cause when I type in tuner on the app store a whole bunch pop up

[@APercussionLife]

The actual link is in the description

[@dannyirizarry2030]

Thank you so much brother, you have relieved me of such much frustration trying to sound right at Church with a pair of new LPs. God bless you bro. I finally have it tuned like yours, that how I like it.

[@dannyirizarry2030]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6fXeZ6ubrCXmMU could you do a tutorial oh how to play this pattern. I play this pattern a lot at church but I still feel like I'm either playing it to fast or to slow or I feel like I'm missing a beat/hit some where. If you could do a tutorial I greatly appreciate it please.

[@APercussionLife]

@@dannyirizarry2030 thank you!

[@changuito1954]

Hola Eric este video de afinacion no lo tienes en español?

[@amrconga]

Hey bro Where can I get some of those earth colored conga heads that you have a new palladiums?

[@APercussionLife]

I got them at www.manitopercussion.com they are Dark Steer Skin

[@emilioconguero9811]

Thanks bro for all yr ssecrets 👍 im going to get me that shirt love it

[@APercussionLife]

Emilio Emilio thanks bro! I put the link so you can get the shirt!

[@renatodonzelli8743]

Eric how you tune your 3 congas set...?sounds amazing (only 3 congas)

[@fsantone]

Wow me lot of work!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thank you very much

[@petethescalemodeller6130]

c and e sound awesome to me , thanks :)