Easy way to play Congolese Rumba | Rhythmic guitar basis in the key of G

[@HeritageExplorer]

I traveled through Central Africa some 30 years ago. From Douala to Kisangani I remember the beat of this music. It was a very powerful and exciting sound. I do a Travis type picking with a plect. This seem somewhat similar but a more exciting sound. Good luck with the project.

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Pat Flynn good ☺️ 30 years ago ?! Was it for work ? Happy to read that I am sure this experience has created a unique style of yours 🤔 Thanks for the support 🙏🏾

[@HeritageExplorer]

Traveling in a overland truck through North, West, Central and East Africa just for the sake of making the journey and experiencing the real Africa.

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Pat Flynn wow Amazing ! 👌🏾 I hope you have made a book with all those memories ☺️ You probably know Africa more than me and many other native africans 😅

[@williamswilliestheguitaris7293]

Hello Mr Isaac, my name is William from Kenya and am actually much impacted to your teaching and the way they're clear. I really like music and especially playing guitar.

[@richardattipoe863]

One of my best teachers. I love you Sir.

[@FrancelChrist9]

I was zero from playing the guitar but since I watched your video I have developed my guitar little bit thanks so much God bless you more and more bro

[@IsaacSariel-English]

So happy to read this kind of feedback 😍🥰 Let’d carry on together 🙏🏾

[@cholafamily6808]

You are a good player, I need to learn howbto play congolese Rhumba tunes.

[@zulumike8578]

Yes Isaac!, Your approach to teaching guitar is good! Simplistic.. You make it look and feel its like talking> I love this. I am from Zimbabwe!

[@IsaacSariel-English]

zulu mike thanks fam’ 🙏🏾☺️ In fact, music should be a conversation, a story told clearly to inspire and bring people to heaven 🤷🏾‍♂️ One love to the family in Zimbabwe ❤️

[@naifalushima454]

I’m a beginner bro, I’ve never played before but I want to learn how to play rumba from scratch.. I love the way u teach

[@LikamboElly]

So amazing love 🎉.

[@qualitydag1]

Issac, you are such a good teacher. I like how calmly you speak and clearly you share your ideas!

[@denismkofficial]

You still stand to be the best Online teacher have come across Isaac

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Minista Denis trynna do my best fam’ 🙏🏾☺️

[@mrsoko.catholicsongs]

Thank you so much, Mr Isaac. Have been following you for two years now and I have learnt so much from you. You are the best teacher I have ever met on KZbin when it comes to African lead and rythymic guitar. Just some few lessons have missed due to the language you use sometimes. God bless you!

[@janhunter360]

I get what you're saying "play the middle", that gets the feel for that style. Thanks.

[@masterstepz9800]

I'm playing guitar for my church. My friend told me to find Congolese seven and I found you. Your vids are sooo helpful, god bless you. I was learning more blues guitar but, you got me more hooked on Congolese rumba.

[@IsaacSariel-English]

MasterStepz9 • happy to help you and to show you this new way of appreciating guitar ☺️ Stick around fam’ many things to share together as long as God will give us je strength to do so 🙏🏾

[@jenniferf9282]

I’m so happy I found your videos! Your playing is wonderful So excited to be learning from you after picking up my guitar for the first time in many years! I’ve always loved various African styles but never thought I could learn. You are a great teacher and I believe I can finally learn the guitar that makes me feel most happy!!

[@IsaacSariel-English]

I am glad to read that I will do my best to help you even more so you can really enjoy playing your guitar ☺️🙏🏾 Wish you the best Jennifer stay blessed

[@gilbertgrazzette2318]

Good lesson it open my mind blessing nuff respect gq

[@ajhd95]

Man I've always loved this style of music since visiting Africa a few years ago, so much life and beauty between the notes. Thank you so much for sharing and please keep them coming 🙏🏼

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Alex J thank you very much for your interest and support 🙏🏾 In which country have you been ?

[@ajhd95]

@@IsaacSariel-English I lived in Botswana for a year but I was blessed with the opportunity to see pretty much the whole of southern Africa. Met a lot of amazing people who were kind enough to introduce me to Seben! along with a lot of other African vibes. I've been trying to incorporate similar flavours into my own music and you've helped a lot

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Alex J amazing ☺️ my pleasure I am happy to read your message 🙏🏾 And it’s good to see open minded people like you, hope you will come back in Africa 💪🏾

[@maxwellmhaka329]

Good teaching there

[@simontitus6626]

Great...my number 1 teacher. Never found someone who explains guitar playing like you do!

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Simon Titus thank you very much fam’ I try to explain it the easiest possible so any one can relate 🙏🏾☺️

[@simontitus6626]

@@IsaacSariel-English following from Kenya!

[@Nelsonjunio849]

actually following from Australia

[@innocenthagumimana8266]

@@IsaacSariel-English can you send to me plz?

[@tobbyatimnedi7794]

Isaac, I like the way you explain how to learn playing sebene. I grew up dancing Congolese music, but this time, I developed interest in learning how to play guitar.

[@epitomedeeofficial5925]

Am impressed ,,,,with just three chords ...from Kenya

[@Resu23567]

Same!

[@Jàamélodies]

Je suis débutant dans la guitare, c’est merveilleux ce que vous faites frère, un vrai régal

[@ynnad66]

This guitar style is amazing. Your lesson is so learner friendly. More please.

[@amosmichael3875]

God bless you my ticher irespect u man.

[@IsaacSariel-English]

God bless you fam’ 🙏🏾

[@osmobett5575]

Isaac that's perfect bro, Congolese people are great as far as music is concern. Am much lucky to have Congolese teacher in Kenya, he also has vast experience in guitar playing. Am lucky enough to have him as my guitar teacher. You Congolese people are blessing to us. Isaac God bless you and may you live long so that you keep inspiring us.

[@andigueraoulkoumakoye3188]

You are the power player! ! Let God bless you.

[@joshetell]

l like your effort and work in sharing your ideas and making it simple to understand.Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@nambwereshukra6092]

this is extremely so productive please and simple to understand

[@ibrahimturay491]

Other days. Your lessons are a live concert, but today gosh freakin darnit. You are teaching.

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Ibrahim Turay 🤷🏾‍♂️ hope that helps

[@bensonkimaro8892]

Bro Sariel you are a blessing to many keep it up bro.

[@A145-c2w]

This that why I remember again my country in 1970 just RDC Congolese rumba with lutumba

[@sahaganyika6278]

big up brother Sariel,may God bless you.

[@holidaymaker2982]

every heavy song I enjoy is almost alway"s a 3 chord groove🎶 Arpeggio and the Broken Chords should be your group name pure love❤️

[@moustaphadiop3557]

Another great video from THE Coach!! Thanks for the motivation and inspiration...

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Moustapha Diop my pleasure 🥰🙏🏾

[@pelerins-pilgrims-tv8454]

That Congolese rumda melody at the beginning it's lovely. It's amazing how with simple open chords you can create countless sweet melodies. Also love others melodies, lovely conversations questions and answers. Congolese Rumba 💕💕 European G😀 , my index is not free . THANKS FOR THE VIDEO!

[@mathiasntawiha2591]

This is fantastic, will visit so often

[@MrJasdog107]

Great lesson love the African guitar style .

[@glodimputu8325]

félicitations tu fais du bon boulot

[@rakotomamonjyalfred66]

New way to learn African rhytmic guitar. Thank you Issac

[@ALORSÇAS]

Félicitations, coach, bravo 👏👏👏❤️🌹✊💪🙏

[@rodrossguitarlessons4693]

Great video of some great rhythms. The rhythm is the key . Merci bien

[@yamtoideroni2713]

C'est un plaisir de te voir de retour!!!😊😊😊

[@stevehurl298]

Issac singing the rhythm at 6:24 is very useful. Picking goes somewhat easier if you know the beat pattern behind it. GREAT sound. I use a pick + 2 fingers to get these types of layers, but now I realize it's good to leave some air around those arpeggiated notes.

[@John-xv1nt]

Super good. Trying to follow up and learn.

[@stephenkater9621]

This is beautiful, I have to learn this!!

[@denniskeoro87dennis56]

Brother issac may God bless you so much. Actually your lessons are touching me and making more interesting to learn, so far I have advanced my guitar player.

[@IsaacSariel-English]

denniskeoro87 dennis my pleasure I am happy to read that ☺️🙏🏾 good luck on your guitar learning journey 💪🏾

[@Meekismwisdom]

Amazing

[@arnaudkaburugutu3870]

I say thank you ,long time ago,I was looking a teacher Like you I begin newly to learn

[@bradstarkey4919]

Im feelin this style havent seen it explained at its Root, Im liken this sound i all ways enjoyed the Rumba ... Thank you brother from Seattle this is so good III be back...

[@grandadslads1911]

Gorgeous music and playing.

[@surfingmantis6162]

Fantastic teacher. Keep up the ggood work

[@Turyatunga53]

Thank you so much brother.

[@olatunjiope3469]

Thank you so much for this lesson sir, although I'm a keyboardist and I'm beginning to pick interest in playing guitar as well. Bless you sir.

[@DavisSang]

More blessings wish to meet you one time. Amazing brother

[@nambwereshukra6092]

I didn't think about Finding such a good teacher

[@jesuschristlalumieredumond9296]

Salut mon grand j'espère que vous allez bien je veut vous parler votre contact s'il vous plaît 🙏

[@mbg5046]

Love it Isaac. Simple music but the "feel" is the hard part until you've got it. I going to give this try for sure.

[@mgungulem3187]

yes bro isaac lovely teacher

[@stephenerupe689]

Just amazing I need that gift

[@malcolmwood5843]

Great teaching, thank you.

[@reneef7406]

Beautiful! Thank You Sincerely.

[@africanusworld9302]

Wow! Thank you for sharing, great work...

[@petersonmurithi9785]

I like your work bro....

[@olwanaadeya5927]

Wow thanks so much Isaac ,I've learnt a lot,👌👌👌

[@adorableprince594]

Thank you so much sir I really learnt alot from you I pray that the Lord will continue to strengthen you Amen.....

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Nwafor Christian amen brother 🙏🏾 Thanks for the prayer ☺️

[@TeacherAlphaJr]

Isaac Sariel...you're awesome boss

[@bonifacemaina6092]

feel appreciated teacher👑👑👑👍👍

[@EmmanuelMachaya-fe8hn]

I enjoy how you teach,

[@getahundesalegn4138]

Wow this is amazing teaching bless you my lord bro

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Gech Ye geta lijii my pleasure fam’ ☺️🙏🏾 Blessings

[@kevinrose4281]

What's the Congolese take on finger style? I'm pretty useless with a pick but naturally comfortable using fingers

[@giftyngoe5081]

@Kevin Rose You're not useless. It depends on what you're playing on. Electric or Acoustic. Picks help for easy shredding on the Electric guitar. So you just need to get patience and practice using your pick and you're good to go.

[@mississippijohnfahey7175]

Try using a thumb pick. It'll give you the ability to use your fingers when you want and still have the pick for quick melodies, arpeggios, and solos. Also look into flamenco techniques to expand your finger picking skills

[@justinnsanzumuhire4074]

i appreciate your teaching

[@CJwilson604]

Thanks alot boss... I really appreciate this video

[@Jamesonkamaumusic]

Isaac! i love your teaching style, the clarity and precision, man i wanna be like you and pray like you!!! @Jameson from kenya

[@Jamesonkamaumusic]

Play*

[@homegardens7682]

Such great music. The groove. Really makes one appreciate African music.

[@patkams4337]

Juste génial, je vais travailler sur ça. Je suis des cours de guitare mais écouter est très intéressant et une belle façon d'apprendre la rumba que d'aller à mon cours. Merci 🙏🏽

[@clarissamaracci2136]

it's clear. i have been looking for someone to teach me how to play congolese ruhmba all over east africa...and then i found it online! lol !

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Clarissa Maracci happy to read your message and to see that this video is helpful ☺️🙏🏾 Welcome to the Sebene family ! 😉

[@kaysha]

Beautiful

[@mike58greenberg]

I love this guy!

[@afenyoriccojeremiah843]

I really like your of teaching

[@franklinelel]

i was impressed more than I learned. Need a video to learn each individual cord.

[@wanjirundirangu5560]

Have been learning strum, will also join your lessons for rumba.

[@Turyatunga53]

Thank you so much Isaac.

[@eddiekiberu5206]

I like the way you teach

[@damasmulondajagen4742]

Merci bcp pour ton aide, vraiment j’aime ton enseignement J

[@manjoeize]

you're so helpful my man

[@willhogan1309]

So simple and well put really enjoyed this lesson purely because of the way you teach👌🏻

[@petertalabi4772]

thanks for this inspirational lesson

[@educationisthekey2489]

Thanks Isaac, ur videos are truly helpful, big up to u man

[@gbormann71]

Ah, thank you, Isaac! Exactly what I was looking for! 😃😃😃

[@IsaacSariel-English]

gbormann71 my pleasure 😉

[@gbormann71]

@@IsaacSariel-English I kept it simple and started jamming in C using the I-IV-V-IV chord progression and arpeggiating the C-shape chord just along the A string in the C-shape, just focussing on the rhythm! I finally start to hear what I (as a plain vanilla white European 🤣) like so much in seben. This will be my basis to find more efficient voicings and then finally start improvising...something which eluded me for so long!! Thank you so much! Just seeing you do it on an acoustic guitar was what clicked with me!

[@IainRobertMacLeod]

Love it

[@waddysampa13]

Awesome stuff Isaac

[@emm_arr]

Very interesting. Very! Thanks for sharing! 19:22 - this is the G maj I originally learned, but I now use the others you discuss because I find them more useful - more versatile.

[@peachealth3490]

M R nice

[@SportyOtterPop]

Was needing a new tutor (baritone uke. I find it actually suits older blues, and international folk music styles quite fine) after I outgrew my last one. So happy to have just found you! Have been drumming all my life, so this rhumba rhythm isn't the problem-the Arpeggios are what I gotta focus on! :-D

[@jasonkesser]

THANK YOU ISAAC!!!!

[@onlinejobsethiopia7173]

Thank you ! I am from Ethiopia!

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Henok Bezawork big up to the family in Ethiopia ❤️☺️

[@gdjahmal9829]

Sangonini! Alway wanted to learn this. Thanks so much!

[@indayamulembe]

Sango malamu muana mboka!

[@kennethnxamae5067]

I love the lesson 💕💕💕

[@leezmike2391]

Love this..l learned alot out of this ..thank you from solomon lslands oceania..

[@joshuannachi_6]

“I'm married now..." Haha! Congrats, Isaac. Speaking of the new apartment, there'll be no more interfering noise of trains passing.

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Joshua Nnachi ha ha .. Thank you very much fam’ 🙏🏾☺️ No more train noise but the apartment is in front of a big popular square so .. 😅 you may have heard police siren in the previous video... 🤷🏾‍♂️ Hopefully I will have my own house where nothing will disturb 🙏🏾☺️

[@Muchwezi-XII]

Asante saana sir great video

[@njumobillkennedy7950]

Give us more of this rhumba music sir, we really wanna learn it and how to play it on the guitar

[@Multimillionaire_0505]

Great sound

[@nshomraguel9259]

i enjoy your lessons bro i just wish i can have more of it . thanks

[@IsaacSariel-English]

nshom raguel i will do my best to give you more 🙏🏾

[@groothebarbarian]

Isaac thank you sharing. Your lessons are brilliant... excellent approach excellent explanations. And you’ve added another subscriber.

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Steven Beaulieu welcome to the family ☺️🙏🏾

[@KennyFishbone]

Looking to learn different musical styles...I've stumbled on Congolese Rumba...that sound very similar to Bluegrass, finger picking style....just accents on a different beats Thank you!