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

An easy way to jump into Congolese rumba, African guitar, with simple tips in the key of G.
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[@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 😅

[@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 ❤️

[@richardattipoe863]

One of my best teachers. I love you Sir.

[@denismkofficial]

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

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Minista Denis trynna do my best fam’ 🙏🏾☺️

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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?

[@qualitydag1]

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

[@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 🙏🏾

[@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

[@cholafamily6808]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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❤️

[@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!

[@A145-c2w]

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

[@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 💪🏾

[@ynnad66]

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

[@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.

[@ChristFrancel9]

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 🙏🏾

[@moustaphadiop3557]

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

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Moustapha Diop my pleasure 🥰🙏🏾

[@bensonkimaro8892]

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

[@yamtoideroni2713]

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

[@ibrahimturay491]

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

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Ibrahim Turay 🤷🏾‍♂️ hope that helps

[@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!

[@LikamboElly]

So amazing love 🎉.

[@TangoMike431]

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

[@andigueraoulkoumakoye3188]

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

[@epitomedeeofficial5925]

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

[@Resu23567]

Same!

[@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...

[@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]

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 🙏

[@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 🙏🏾☺️

[@rakotomamonjyalfred66]

New way to learn African rhytmic guitar. Thank you Issac

[@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.

[@rasto-rasto]

Mr. Sariel, you're truly taleneted my bro. 😎RESPECT😎 from WA state.

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Erasto Yeshua thank you very much fam’ still practicing to be the best 🙏🏾☺️ You know I was imagining that WA was standing for « Wakanda State » 🤦🏾‍♂️.. Anyway big up to all the Washington family hope to meet you soon 😘

[@rasto-rasto]

"wakanda state" I like that....🤣🤣 To he honest though, your videos truly inspired me to play guitar. I can't go a day without listening to your guitar videos. The lessons & examples you give, 👏👏👏 it's just too perfect bro, WELL DONE

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Erasto Yeshua my pleasure fam’ thank you very much for the support so encouraging to keep recording 🙏🏾❤️ What do you think of a podcast ? I think about creating my own one to give people motivation with my guitar and some African tone 🤔

[@rasto-rasto]

@@IsaacSariel-English you're welcome man. I think podcasts would be fantastic man. Especially for those of us who want to learn sebene and play it well. You should do it man.

[@mariesummers8239]

@@IsaacSariel-English Marie Sigue send me the note please call me at 347-237-982!

[@homegardens7682]

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

[@sahaganyika6278]

big up brother Sariel,may God bless you.

[@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*

[@nambwereshukra6092]

this is extremely so productive please and simple to understand

[@janhunter360]

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

[@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.

[@amosmichael3875]

God bless you my ticher irespect u man.

[@IsaacSariel-English]

God bless you fam’ 🙏🏾

[@stephenkater9621]

This is beautiful, I have to learn this!!

[@MrJasdog107]

Great lesson love the African guitar style .

[@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 ☺️

[@DavisSang]

More blessings wish to meet you one time. Amazing brother

[@franklinelel]

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

[@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.

[@mathiasntawiha2591]

This is fantastic, will visit so often

[@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

[@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 ☺️🙏🏾

[@bonifacemaina6092]

feel appreciated teacher👑👑👑👍👍

[@olwanaadeya5927]

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

[@willhogan1309]

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

[@rodrossguitarlessons4693]

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

[@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 🙏🏽

[@educationisthekey2489]

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

[@arnaudkaburugutu3870]

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

[@wanjirundirangu5560]

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

[@Turyatunga53]

Thank you so much Isaac.

[@John-xv1nt]

Super good. Trying to follow up and learn.

[@africanusworld9302]

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

[@mike58greenberg]

I love this guy!

[@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

[@mroceans8336]

Arpeggios: making basic chords sound better for more than 3,000 years

[@alanross3843]

Most Hated what defines an arpeggio?

[@fremen8466]

@@alanross3843 playing a chord whether a triad, seventh. whatever but playing the notes in ascending or descending order for instance. to play a c major triad "arpeggio" would be playing C E G

[@AidanHegarty97]

chords have only existed for the past 500 or so years

[@paulguiteau1421]

Please looked me i play guitar jam 🎸🎼

[@ALORSÇAS]

Félicitations, coach, bravo 👏👏👏❤️🌹✊💪🙏

[@mgungulem3187]

yes bro isaac lovely teacher

[@getahundesalegn4138]

Wow this is amazing teaching bless you my lord bro

[@IsaacSariel-English]

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

[@alphabandajunior5375]

Isaac Sariel...you're awesome boss

[@reneef7406]

Beautiful! Thank You Sincerely.

[@stephenerupe689]

Just amazing I need that gift

[@petersonmurithi9785]

I like your work bro....

[@gdjahmal9829]

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

[@indayamulembe]

Sango malamu muana mboka!

[@kiplarono8515]

The best option for me, is to meet you live bro Isaac, i need to see you playing while I'm sitted with you,much love from Kenya

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Kipla Rono love you my Kenian family I did not expect you to be that much to follow my videos on KZbin I hope to do special masterclass in Kenya to meet all of you if God make the way 💭🙏🏾

[@kiplarono8515]

@@IsaacSariel-English Do it brother, your training skills on Guitar is all what i love, i also believe that one day we shall meet and i would play guitar like you bro. You will remain the best teacher on KZbin .i welcome you to Kenya ,karibu kenya hakuna matata kaka.

[@njumobillkennedy7950]

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

[@CJwilson604]

Thanks alot boss... I really appreciate this video

[@malcolmwood5843]

Great teaching, thank you.

[@manjoeize]

you're so helpful my man

[@jasonkesser]

THANK YOU ISAAC!!!!

[@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 🙏🏾

[@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 ! 😉

[@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!

[@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

[@grandadslads1911]

Gorgeous music and playing.

[@abukamara96]

best GUITAR teacaher ever. thanks a lots bro. but please show us the picking pattern as well ok. thanks for the great lesson bro.

[@jacksonmutisya989]

Yes the teacher is one of the best, thanks.

[@EmmanuelMachaya-fe8hn]

I enjoy how you teach,

[@thetrainer804]

Great! nice teacher. keep it up. we are here to follow you.

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Mr. Thierry thank you very much for the support family 🥰

[@petertalabi4772]

thanks for this inspirational lesson

[@ztkspace5885]

Nice One. Love the Central African sound, particularly the bright timbre of guitar associated with the much loved music of Kakai Kilonso. Wish I could go back one day. Further South - love the sound of Shwi Nomtekhala. Stay well.

[@bloggtalk5085]

Kakai was Kenyan..east africa...probably inspired by central a fricans especially congolese

[@ztkspace5885]

@@bloggtalk5085 yup. Great artist and fond memories of Red Earth, big smiles and great coffee. Not sure about Tusker and White Cap though. Stay well. x

[@scyrocket1]

Just Keep The Lessons Coming Young Man ! CPG-I Am Enjoying This ,The First Lesson Of Urs For Me ! N Yes I Want Ta Learn Ta Play African Congolese Aruba Music !! ( I Think That’s What Chu Called It!) LOL ! What Do I Know !! Uh ! But I Do Want Ta Learn Different Music From Different Cultures !!! U Have Peeked My Interest !!! I Haven’t Been At Guitar Playing For Very Long ! ( March Will Make My Third Year !!! I’m Doing So So On My Own !!! But I Really Like What U Have To Offer !!! N Trust Me ,U Have My Full Support On What U R Trying Ta Accomplish !🌎😜💕😜💕😜🎼🎧🎤🎸🎹🎻🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Warren Perry thanks a lot for this touching message so encouraging ☺️🙏🏾❤️ I hope to help you even more with my channel as you know this #youtubelife is not easy I will do my best ☺️ I am happy to make you discover this different music style (Congolese Rumba and Seben) I actually did not expect it to be that new for you 🤔☺️ Let’s keep in touch, welcome to the Seben Academy 😉

[@waddysampa13]

Awesome stuff Isaac

[@fabiii7]

Nice one Isaac - I enjoyed it

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Thank you Fabian I appreciate ☺️🙏🏾

[@emarkjacobs]

i gotta take my guitar out the case ;-) thanks isaac haha

[@kennethnxamae5067]

I love the lesson 💕💕💕

[@Njorody89]

chaleureuse appréciation de la capitale du Kenya ... Nairobi...keep it flowing brother

[@IsaacSariel-English]

Njoro Kurubu merci du soutien 🙏🏾☺️ Salutations à la famille de Nairobi 😘

[@glodimputu8325]

félicitations tu fais du bon boulot

[@eddiekiberu5206]

I like the way you teach