How To Play A Tumbao On 1 Conga

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So today I wanted to kinda kick it old school and go back to doing a Tumbao with just One Conga...
I absolutely love practicing with just one drum because it causes you to truly explore all the elements the Drum has to offer.
I hope y'all enjoy.
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[@kostasmarios1972]

One of your best videos !!!!!!!!!!!!! I changed my decision on buying my first two (or maybe 3) congas and I will buy 1 for starting practise, with my bongos .... I will take my time.You gave this advice in the past and you are very right man....No need for rush.... Nice t-shirt by the way👍!!!!!! Hola from Greece!!!!

[@APercussionLife]

KT thank you so much!!! And yeaaaa take your time!

[@kostasmarios1972]

@@APercussionLife 😊😊😊😊 Thank you for sharing your love , your passion and knowledge in percussion !!!

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[@MichaelSouhoka]

Tumbao with one conga is important to learn, especially for the street percussionist who can carry only one conga on the road. Or for the small acoustic band, where the percussionist do not want to bring too many instruments, and want to vary from conga, bongo, to cajon for each and every song the band want to perform in the small restaurants, lounges, or coffee houses

[@APercussionLife]

Yesss very true!

[@bongonian]

So true.

[@federicofigueroa538]

You wouldn't believe the smile you put in my face... I have to cancel everything for today and get practicing!! ¡Gracias!

[@APercussionLife]

Hahahaha! Enjoy! and Thank you!

[@bmspence3409]

One conga rocks. I play djembe so one drum makes a lot of sense to me. The tumbao with the variations at the end, man I could listen to that for hours. Much appreciated Maestro.

[@APercussionLife]

Thanks Man!

[@judith_herault]

I am going to conga lessons for 1 year now and still the beauty in this groove is just amazing. Thx for sharing!

[@tanmoybanerjee4922]

Eric Sir, I must say that U are Designing and Customising Ur PlayList in such a Way, starting from Basic to Intermediate to Advanced is just Phenomenal. 1."Tumbao Variation Series"! 2."Tumbao Legend Series"! 3."Combination "Unique" Series"! 4."Ruff & Rolls"! 5."Conga Rudiment Series"! 6."Legendary Groove Series"! 7."Latin Rhythms Series"! 8."Bongo Boom Series"! Anyone from non Latin Background who Loves Congas can became a Good Player, if He/She follows Ur Videos!!!! Thanks for doing that!! This "THANKS" is on everyone of Us's behalf!!!!

[@musartproductionsinc]

I love to master the basics & understanding the history & roots before moving on. Thank you! Watch your videos and practice every week.

[@tanmoybanerjee4922]

@@musartproductionsinc Thanks for being a Part of the "Percussion Life" Family!!!!

[@tanmoybanerjee4922]

Thank U once again Eric Sir!!!!

[@chrispeters2022]

I was bombarded with advertisements during the tutorial after waiting painfully to find out what this man was trying to tell me only to find out he had his own take on a tumbao. He keeps talking like he’s an expert drummer for some reason.

[@anonagain]

Love the 1 drum videos - thanks!

[@APercussionLife]

YESSS!

[@dadguru7973]

Just stumbled across this channel - so glad I did!

[@BenTrem42]

Fabulous timing. I want to get 2, but ... even after years of djembe I'm not so sure! This is perfect.

[@totoroutes5389]

0:45 All day everyday Lol. Wear a gopro livestream all day and drum a little bit every 30 minutes on any flat surface every location you're in with live commentary. Thanks for great video.

[@eddieperez6062]

Just starting out here and this is exactly the type of video that I need. I'm still a little frustrated but I'm plugging away. Thanks for the lesson!

[@funkytradition]

Great video Eric! Even older school - try with no left hand marcha/manoteo whatsoever, only a palm bass tone on the left hand. Leaves a lot of space. I sometimes do that also when playing Rumba Columbia....gives it more oomph!

[@lindasmith6668]

Yes I agree I really need to perfect the one conga playing. Thank you. 😊

[@bongosabroso]

Breaking down the Eddie Montalvo tumbao from Pedro Nabaja. He told me that when they recorded it, people thought he was using a bass drum. Woooooooo...MASACOTE GOOOORDOOO

[@APercussionLife]

YESSSS! Eddie is a Beast!

[@cids1599]

I love it, I love it. Just practiced what you taught. Sweet. I love your videos!!!!

[@APercussionLife]

Great!!! Thank you!

[@cids1599]

I love your KZbin channel. Your the man!!! I learn everything you show. It's the best part of my week to learn and practice what you teach.

[@APercussionLife]

GI Jane Capt Jane this made my day!!! Thank you!!!

[@judith_herault]

such a sweet sound!

[@bongonian]

Thank You so much Eric! These videos are very inspirational! I'm actually going through your (and others) lessons, after playing solely "by ear" for years. My playing has improved 10 fold, thanks to you and some of the legends like Dandy Rodriguez, Eddie Montalvo, and Jimmy Delgado, and Bobby Sanabria, etc.

[@ivanlisboa6209]

Great rythum for practicing timing with the 3-2 or 2-3 clave, thanks Eric, Exellent video.

[@psycho-drum464]

Thanks for your consistency Brother!

[@bongoscongasantiquecashreg4544]

My first conga was an lp carabie conga before moving on up to LP Aspire congas then moved onto a second Aspire conga & turned into goodwill thrift store my LP carabie conga for someone that can't afford to buy a quality conga drum. That conga let a lone a travel size I think of the carabie conga. It sounded good but didn't go with my aspires on how much I tuned the carabie conga. Now that I use LP Giovanni galaxy congas with LP Giovanni galaxy bongos my LP Aspire congas sound good, but want better quality since my playing as improved thanks to you man!

[@mdcongas]

I totally agree with you as far as one drum. That's exactly where I started. :o))

[@2sweetpans]

You are a superb player and teacher. I also love your beautiful sound and feel. Keep up the good work.

[@theresehenderson8837]

Grateful for you too 😊😊😊

[@MrGabino8000]

Its amazing oh how you cut the entire pattern into smaller parts for the beginners.

[@ralph00777]

Eric my man, ooooo you like it ,I love it,,,,,,,,,,

[@derenjacobo8154]

Perfect timing, bro!!! Incidentally, I am down to one conga-- My tumbadora fell off the back of Pops truck and got a slight crack...gotta replace my head too. Looking into the steelhead. Tks again!

[@APercussionLife]

Awesome! I hope this helped.

[@axionoscar]

Triplet slap for the win!

[@APercussionLife]

YAY! haha

[@lennyhemel1128]

Wow Eric you’re amazing bro Muchas gracias por tus vídeos Saludos desde Orlando, FL 🫂

[@aaronregan5061]

Super! Super! Super!!!

[@rubenv.4228]

ERIIIIIIC! You Are Awesome! Thanks For The Vid Bro! God Bless.

[@smnx127]

Thank you for this

[@lpsalsaman]

Eric another awesome video and one that is really most important. Definitely learning how to play in one conga drum is super important, if you can make one sing then imagine how can you make 2 or 3 sound like! Keep it up Bro!

[@fernandomora8124]

Hey Eric..can show us how to do the finger slide on the conga head. El pelito...Pablo Rosario did it on David Bowie albums

[@AfroEire]

Great as always. Thanks man

[@APercussionLife]

Thank you!

[@JRock-vf4fw]

Awesome Bro!!✌️🏼

[@fill29500]

Hola, Eric, Gracias por todos tus videos, estoy aprendiendo bongó contigo y ahora congas. Sería posible hacer más vídeos para una sola conga, mucha gente no puede comprar más de una. Philippe, (de Bretaña, en el oeste de Francia)

[@freddyhernandez2682]

Where did you buy the mini chekere necklace your wearing. Thats pretty cool!

[@overloadhack]

Hi, Thank you for an awesome video. I have a question though, regarding the clave direction. Could you please expand on that? Thank you again, and congratulation on your 1 year old tutorial Thursdays.

[@mailmaniac8]

Thank you very much.

[@vic12551]

Great vids bro!!!

[@APercussionLife]

Thanks Vic!

[@rickyx1364]

Mas Firme Eric. Sabroso👍 Sharing is Caring Amigo😀

[@joakimholm8224]

Thank you very much for the great video. I have a question. Is it better to get a quinto or a conga when getting that one and first drum (to expand the bongo setup)? Muchas gracias por el genial video. Tengo una preguntita. Es mejor comprar el quinto o la conga como primer tambor (para añadir a los bongós)? Saludos de Suecia

[@anooshehdastgiri376]

I just came across your video and this is awesome! I am new to playing congas. I have both a conga and quinto. Does it matter which drum I play the tumbao on?

[@Ponch341]

I Must get on it, thanks bro....

[@thebkstank2095]

I'm not really smart about afro cuban rhythms and the like but, this reminds me a lot of martello on bongos

[@twli]

What's the size of that drum? It looks large... great video, btw, thx!

[@robirosa4982]

MUY buen tumbao exelente

[@Jayden-we9ie]

Exelente video! Tb to abuelo's cuentos con el laitel pa afinarlo jaja. Question tho, tengo un par de congas de LP, un macho y un segundo (conga regular, la media) pero no tengo tumbadora. A mí me gusta improvisar pero el quinto es muy pequeño para mí y pa mantenerle el tono un poco más bajito los golpes se suenan muy aguados. Si obtengo una tumbadora, está bien si yo uso el segundo como mi tambor predominante en vez del macho?

[@percussioncrazyful]

good since I only have one ... greetings from El Salvador

[@anaalvarez494]

Cool

[@GregoryGuay]

How is this conga pattern different than the March rhythm pattern? Same thing as tumbao???

[@simonhedges9460]

Hi Eric, i'm new to conga, and only have one drum, and was wondering if theres a book or any other resourse that has rhythms specifically for one drum?

[@johninvirginia7779]

Instruction starts 2:55 the tumbao is this: 4:56 begins the fundamental instruction

[@jenine.karamoko]

That was filthy... thank you

[@estefanie_morena]

get it

[@StonerWatchproductions]

why do some use 3 Congas? are they different sizes?

[@edwinmartinezdelrio2510]

Arriba LAS CONGAS !!!

[@daves485]

I’m confused….. what’s the difference between the tumbao and marcha?

[@LucasPerez1421]

This is the first video that I really like from you. I don`t like that you never explain context. It's like "play this exercise (although I don't remember actually using it anywhere )". So what would be the point? Most of conga tutorial never explain context, is it for intro? is it for salsa? is it for timba? does it match cascara? do you play it for mambo or for son? Or probably your tutorial are intended only for intermediate players? Cheers, man. I dont mean any offense, it's just my feeling. Thank you

[@danielonavarro5919]

Ese está bueno por ahi hay un montón que hacen doble triples tocan 10 ti.ba a la ve y con una se vuelven un 8

[@APercussionLife]

Daniel O Navarro Hahaha de Verdad

[@simonmodig]

It would be great with more one drum-rhythms!

[@ericperry1861]

Eddie Montalvo doesn't need a bunch of congas.

[@leonardofurtado3468]

Why don't you take off the ring? In MA hands interfere with it, and hurts

[@samuelgoulddrums]

This is 2:3 clave yes?

[@danenakasone3547]

I like conags.

[@axelpadilla1440]

Bongos when??

[@roccodinosantino1474]

Talker

[@chrispeters2022]

After cutting through all the talking I learned that you’re just making up stuff

[@jackvitale9317]

Great video brother. Very important to be able to do these patterns on one drum. Glad you addressed the variety of tones one conga can bring to the song. I’ve done a few jazz gigs with one conga and it was a very interesting experience, and very enjoyable. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. God bless you. Conga Jack. Check me out on U TUBE.

[@CornilHenry]

A bit straighter to the facts would be great...