How To Be A Clean Conga Player

Just a couple of exercises that can improve your focus on each note which will in turn make you a cleaner conga player...
Trying to become a "clean" conga player is something one should always practice... Consistency is the Key.
If you want to skip to the exercises go to 2:50
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[@user-yt8ko8me8v]

Thanks for your videos. I have been to several Santana shows and the late Raul Rekow is my inspiration to play congas. I will never achieve Raul's expert level of playing but playing congas is still fun for me. Blessings to you and your family. Andy, Tampa, Florida.

[@charliem.camilien1035]

I don't know what you do for a living, but I must say you're a very good teacher.

[@blugsr600]

Man, always something new, and relevant to becoming a better congero. Brah maybe im biased, but i dont even look for other tutorials. You got me busy learning as much as i can with what you give. Gracias papa. Dios te bendiga.

[@Mafioso1731]

My thoughts exactly. I had to make a play list dedicated to conga playing and it's exclusively him. This man is a game changer. He actually teaches and you can tell he puts a lot of thought on how best to break down his patterns for his viewers. He does it so flawlessly that we don't even realize we learned the material. Amazing content and teaching style.

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[@nelsonvillanueva7410]

Hi I’m a new subscriber u are great I’ve played a lil drums bongos I’m Puerto Rican I’m 56 years old and taking conga lessons

[@victormarshall4542]

Excellent tutorial isolated your tones. I always tell my students clean tones are the language of the drum. As always Eric great work.

[@georges3981]

Excellent!!! Really EXCELLENT!! I just knew the second and the last one I learned a lot

[@joseluiscontreras3558]

Gracias de verdad. Saludos desde Venezuela.

[@bongoscongasantiquecashreg4544]

Even before subscribing to your channel this video has helped me for a whole week of playing so thank you isn't enough said for this is A+!

[@tanmoybanerjee4922]

Adding this exercise in daily routine will definitely help Me to understand how clean My Strokes are projecting. Thank U Eric Sir!

[@johndennison2769]

Very melodious.

[@mudderdrummer]

Love this Eric. You can carry this advice into many disciplines. I'm a salsa dancer and being clean with each movement to be as clear as poasible is really good training

[@APercussionLife]

Exactly! This can be applied everywhere!

[@Twoholesofman]

Just getting into it. Thanks for making these videos.

[@prestonprince9915]

I love the honesty and mistakes you make its the joy of learning and a sign of a good teacher that allows this to happen. I very much enjoy these teaching videos. Some great and foundational techniques here nice work!

[@dudecasl]

Love to add these to my exercise regimen! One of my instructors always recommended doing exercises starting with one hand and then do as many reps starting with the opposite hand and drums in a reverse fashion. It was great advice in helping to build ambidexterity which makes one a better player in my opinion.

[@bschroedter]

Good tips. And due to your lesson, my doubles are improving as well. You have helped me a lot. Thank you.

[@APercussionLife]

So happy to hear that!

[@gabrielrayo4368]

Grande! The way you explain it and how useful your vids are! Thank you man! You are awesome! Again saludos desde Nicaragua!

[@APercussionLife]

Thank you so much! Un Abrazo hermano!

[@HiramThe08]

Nice......Like every exercise that help me......those are great, Im going to put it in the list, thanks man! Bless Erick

[@moonquake1967]

Thanks man , definitely helps me 😀😀😀☮️☮️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@billywebb4325]

Good lessons! Beneficial in many ways. Thanks again!

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Those new heads are sounding great, good video, ahhhhhh more to practice.

[@APercussionLife]

The Practice never ends haha

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[@ramonmontes]

Brother eso esta super bien! Mil Gracias..

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Yhanks again very much!!!!!

[@rafaelfraguadaabril1244]

Muy bueno!! Contento

[@narbellmano4953]

Verdad ! ! antes la velocidad, antes la virtuosidad, antes de todo : el sonido debe ser muy limpio, tambien despues horas y horas de concierto, o de ensayo. es decir SIN FORCAR NUNCA ! ! ! ! Gracias Maestro ! ! !

[@Enrique-vm3yv]

Hey Erick, Thank you very much for your videos, I am wondering if you have any video showing how to tune the congas. Greeting from Czech Republic.

[@APercussionLife]

Enrique Thank you! And yesss I did this video a while back ago... hope this helps How I Tune Congas kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3PWXpuGe5J6e6c

[@angelbergthsoto5140]

You sound very similar than my Idol Poncho Sanchez, brother you play with Purpose! I am learning a lot just watching these videos! Metele Papa!

[@fernandosuarez1684]

una vez mas te digo que me encantan tus videos, ya hora con los subtitulos mucho mas aún, los puedo aprovechar al 100%, gracias por compartir tu saber

[@APercussionLife]

Gracias hermano!

[@Atrumnoctis]

Thanks for the amazing tips and inspiration!

[@Swagman1957]

Thank you SO for ALL you have shared bro, I should say, Master 🤩

[@engracioamaro9781]

muy bien papa desde P.R.

[@APercussionLife]

Un Abrazo hermano!

[@blairmacewancrosbie8646]

Greetings Eric, another excellent video. Congratulations on reaching 6k subscribers!! I have mastered the Armando Peraza tumbao thanks to your tutorial. i just love playing it as it truly swings. Regards, Blair MacEwan Crosbie

[@APercussionLife]

Awesome Blair!!! That Tumbao is one of my favs! very diverse

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[@APercussionLife]

Thank you!

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[@paulboyter4153]

Nice one bro 👍🏻like I said, I'd let you know how the doubles are working out.. Wrist control improved immensely but only managing to do about 60min practice most days, some days a bit more.. Sitting around 65 to 70 Bpm. These exercises are another great addition to the daily practice. Much appreciated as always bro 🙏🏼

[@APercussionLife]

Awesome!!! As long as there's progression! Thank you!

[@rubenv.4228]

Awesome

[@alvarosanchez68]

Excelente sus videos en aprendido mucho con tus tips Qué tipos de cueros usas ? Gracias

[@richred2602]

....keep it goin.....good stuff....

[@APercussionLife]

Thank you!

[@bryanrosado6757]

Can you include more drums in your videos like bongos, djembes, ngomas, pleneras, barriles de bomba, and tamboras? I would like to see more variety.

[@servantelijah03]

I like your approach, what kind of heads are you using on your drums? I will appreciate it!

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[@derrik-bosse]

If you speed up the exercise, it's no longer a tone exercise and now a dexterity exercise. I think the student should pick one or the other

[@masuro49]

Tu eres rapido Eric. Entiendo que quieres ser humilde, esa es una virtúd. Pero el que tiene lo que tiene, lo tiene y mas nah !

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👍

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[@daveargall3454]

So this is what it's reaally all about; finding more and more intricate ways of annoying ourselves...? Not only that but getting to actually like it too! COOL!

[@gordonjones4531]

In this video what size drums are you using

[@APercussionLife]

Super Tumba (14”), Conga (11.75”) and Tumba (12.5”)

[@shonuffgroove]

Also mind games.......

[@gregdaymude7825]

If it were easy anyone could do it. It's real.

[@bebobalula]

How to be a clean conga player: take a shower and wash ya hair every fucking day.

[@baterofritis]

if someday we meet we will give you 100 dollars, thanks.

[@1004Julian]

I like dumb