Guaguancó variations on congas Tutorial by Michael de Miranda

Rumba is a popular rhythm to play on congas, especially Guaguancó from Havanna. I already explained how to play this nice groove: • Guaguancó Havanna sty...
In this lesson I will explain some easy variations that you can add to this rhythm. I hope you have fun with it and I wish you good luck!
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[@davidargall1719]

Really clear, concise and helpful.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you, David!!

[@alexeiderevitsky4152]

Super !!! Thanks from Paris

[@mariopalomo9691]

Gracias from San Francisco CA

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Muchas gracias! Saludos desde Alemania!

[@KaizenTao]

Wonderful demonstrations and palatable progressions! Thank you for sharing your skills and passion with the world, Michael!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you very much!! Enjoy it!

[@melfuentes4184]

Very good presentation !!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you very much!

[@slack3001]

I am enjoying your tutorial while sheltering in Seattle from COVID-19. Percussion gives me joy during these hard times.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

I am glad that you are enjoying the videos. I wish you good luck and stay healthy!

[@CARLITOSWEYELUNICO]

Thank you so much, your answer was fast. I think so this channel for us is a modern percussion school, bcz you mix the Traditional music and the Westerm culture. Don´t give up! One Love!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Thank you, Carlitos! I hope you will enjoy the variations.

[@samnavedo6478]

Michael you're a great teacher. The step by step and details you present makes learning the rhythms and patterns a pleasure. Your vast knowledge of anything percussion and enthusiasm shines through. Thank you for everything you do. I have a request , can you do a Matanza style Guaguanco using two congas.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Sam Navedo Thank you very much, Sam! I am happy to hear that you enjoy my videos so much. In a few weeks I will make a video about the Matanzas style.

[@APercussionLife]

Such a Good breakdown Michael!!!

[@macschomo]

Wie immer super. Mit viel Geschmack.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Schomo Danke Schomo!!!

[@macschomo]

Ganz ehrlich der beste Percussion Kanal bei youtube.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Danke Schomo! Ich bin wirklich froh dass es dir so gut gefällt!!

[@af049486]

Amazing in it's simplicity! Thanks Michael!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

You're welcome. Enjoy it!

[@franciscorivera6271]

yes , michael your are great “!! the best !! thank you always !!

[@KwandoRay]

Very Nice Maestro, thanking you always!!!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

You're welcome, Ray! Enjoy it!

[@brendaboykin3281]

Thanx, Maestro.

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

You're welcome!

[@MultiLuisedgardo]

Gracias Maestro!!!

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

De nada, Luis!!

[@carlostorrez7388]

Michael antes te quería... Ahora te quiero mas..jjajjaj..gracias amigo me solucionasteis un problema..abrazo grande

[@GrootsieTheDog]

That last variant sounds almost exactly like a riff in one of my favorite solo conga tumbao intros except the palm is first and then the flam - Cal Tjader’s “Cuban Fantasy”.

[@carlostorrez7388]

Michael..puedes hacer una intro al guaguanco..algunas maneras de empezar el ritmo..gracias

[@GrootsieTheDog]

Hi Michael - Your music notation is a bit confusing here because, as you state, the Guanguanco pattern conga melody normally starts at the end of measure 1 (on 4 ) and continues into the second measure ( when a 3-2 clave is being used) but here your music notation shows the melody starting on the 4 of the second measure and continuing into the first measure - leading into the variation that occurs in the second measure.

[@NiltonBoaezpercussa]

Good afternoon teacher! Maestro, could you make a video lesson of the Majao rhythm and its variations?

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

Unfortunately I don't know the Majao rhythm. So I need examples of how it is played, so I can analyze it.

[@carlosfernandotorrez7789]

Hello, bolivia.. saludos.. not speak inglish jjejeje

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

carlos fernando torrez Hola Carlos, no problemo. No hablo español... jejeje. Saludos desde Holanda!

[@opus88888]

Sabroso

[@MichaeldeMiranda]

opus88888 Gracias!