How to play congas; Rudiment Series

[@victormorgado975]

the best I have seen in you tube in what comes to instruction of Congas, I wonder why cuban or puerto rican players are not as good when it comes to teaching it....

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Thank you Victor for watching and your support. Actually I am puerto Rican haha. While I do realize there are many great conga players and teachers out there, I also recognize teaching is a gift and a skill. Hopefully I do will continue to grow in both my playing and teaching. The most important thing is that it helps someone. Thanks again!

[@SquillyMon]

I've been a fan of the Congas since the very first moment I ever heard their unique sound. I'd have to say that the Congas are "deceptively simple"...Seems so easy, but Boy Howdy that sure as hell is not the case! So many nuances...so many tempo detours, so many possibilities!! Your skills are immense and quite enviable. I hope that someday I will be able to put a few of those skills securely in my back pocket. Practice is the only way... Appreciate your videos and the time you take to make them brother!!

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

"Deceptively Simple..." That is true indeed. Thank you for watching and for your support!

[@Swagman1957]

Appreciate your clips on youtube John. Thank you for your gift and effort.

[@Ponch341]

Very nice! You provide a nice, clear explaination on the rudiments! I'll be checking out your other vid's.

[@fishkiller12672]

Man how did i miss this video this is really good stuff. Thanks!!!! for sharing cant wait to go practice. I jumped into all the latin beats first this is what i've been looking for.

[@barks1064]

I would like to thank you for the lesson on the rudiments

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

+Min. R. Barksdale My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Gracias Gelamon! La cancion se llama "Como La Flores" de mi proyecto Flor de Vida. Es disponible en itunes, CD Baby, y Amazon

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Praise God! Thank you for your support

[@nguyentrongnguyen2367]

Thanks a lot, from Viet Nam

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

The higher quality videos are often recorded by a professional videographer (sometimes using a canon 5D or Nikon) such as Adam C Erickson or Dalton Carter. If it is a medium quality but clear video it may have been shot with a Kodak ZI8 (very nice camera and affordable price for what it can do). Some of the lower quality to medium (depending on lighting) were shot from my phone. As far as the room is concerned it is my studio and I have acoustic paneling to help capture unwanted bouncing of soun

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Thanks for the feedback JC!

[@Swagman1957]

Thank God for your Gift

[@Sergio738]

great lesson and great teacher, very usefull, thanks from France !

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Thank you! My pleasure!

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Also thank you for your previous comments as well. There are a lot of great drummers and videos out there. I suppose we all help to create a pool of creativity and inspiration. My prayer is that I am a positive contribution. If you get the chance check out Flor de Vida on itunes. Thank you again and feel free to keep in touch

[@jamesclark6142]

Outstanding Lesson! Thank you!

[@ext1013]

found a good teacher…thanks you are bookmarked…...

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Thank you Shatto Light !

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

thank you! I pray it helps you!

[@gelamon]

exelente los rudimentos! como se llama la cancion con la que comienza el video?

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Thank you and God bless you as well!

[@tanishiahamilton7071]

Thank you Sir!

[@thelondonpropertyscout1646]

Great video well explained

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

The London Property Scout thank you!

[@smigstheengineer]

great lesson

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Thank you smigstheengineer !

[@bongosero11]

Thank you so much ! God bless you!!!!

[@liligould]

Great lesson, thank you. What was the para-diddle book you recommended on one of you're early posts?

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

I believe I was speaking about the book "Stick control for the modern snare drummer" by Lawrence Stone

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

and thank you very much for watching!

[@twobitjohnson1]

Very good

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Thank you very much my friend

[@samuelalvarez5571]

It seems like i cant get it clean enuff... but i wont give up! thanks man...

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Don’t give up!!!

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

thank you!

[@truscorpion]

THANKS! good lesson !

[@pastoresmanuelyramonitamad4452]

muy Bueno felicidades.

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

+pastores Manuel y Ramonita Madrigal Gracias!

[@fernando1969100]

excellent thank you man

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

+Fernando Renau Ferrer My pleasure Fernando! Thank you for watching!

[@pacoii106]

excellente

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

gracias paco

[@sachinmonty]

excellent teacher,,, bless you bro ...

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

thank you ***** ! God bless you!

[@tomstoffer6918]

But your good ...i learn

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Thank you!

[@barks1064]

Who say you can't stay something at 52.

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

+Min. R. Barksdale amen! That's right! We never stop learning!

[@tomstoffer6918]

You lose the one bro... in the pattern

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

haha yes... but it's one of those "don't throw the baby out with the bath water..." Keeping focus of what I am teaching, the next thing to present, (script?curriculum) playing while being in front of the camera is not easy. Things like that are bound to happen. It's ok.

[@WilliamJohnsonmusic]

thank you!