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[@dadduorp]

Great overview for us non-percussionists leading the basics of timbales! But small nitpick… @3:58, shouldn’t that be the opposite direction of what you showed ie COUNTER-clockwise? Also, what do you call that snapping roll lick @ 6:51?

[@CongaChops]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, counter clockwise to tune up, clockwise to tune down : ) That is what we call an “abanico” which is a double stroke roll ending with a rim shot, that varies in terms of the number of strokes depending on tempo and the desired length of the roll. At a cha-cha tempo you’ll often hear 7-stroke roll used RRLLRRL, with the last stroke being a rim shot. In this video, at the time stamp you mentioned, Marcos plays a 9-stroke roll ending with a rim shot.

[@dadduorp]

@@CongaChops A very-belated THANK YOU for your immediate reply! I've since done researched and watched several videos on "abanicos" since your answer! If you don't mind and if I can ask another question. I'm a keyboardist who's always loved timbales and recently bought 2 pair, and I'm trying to learn all I can... If you listen to this tune @ the 3:07 mark, you can hear a spinning roll that sounds like it's done with a light touch. Do you know what it's called and how's it done? It sounds like the timbalero uses the head of the drum to roll rather than using his force or pressure. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ3MYpqNaJyZp80si=ggXHSgc1iQ8_IY86&t=186

[@roncabell2338]

Can you demonstrate some grooves to play on the timbales for church worship and praise music?🙂

[@CongaChops]

You’ll have to head over to the website for that, where we teach a variety of versatile “backbeat based” grooves. CongaChops.com 💪🏼

[@roncabell2338]

@@CongaChops Thanks!🙂

[@19tet]

ty 🙏🏾 ​@@CongaChops

[@drmher]

Great intro lesson. Thank you 👍🏾

[@CongaChops]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PsiStar]

Good video man thanks

[@CongaChops]

🙏🏼🥂

[@domingorexach9642]

very good lesson young man.

[@CongaChops]

It’s what we do! 🙏🏼🙌🏼🥂

[@mpe777]

Is there a size sticks that’s recommended for beginners? I’ve seen 16”, 17”, 19”. Thank you for the video. I’m going to sign up with conga chops. Looking forward to it.

[@CongaChops]

Never seen a 19” stick before! Sounds like it could be a mini-baseball bat, ha! Stick size is definitely a personal choice- many folks coming from a drumset background may gravitate towards something 1/2” thick and 16.5+ inches. If you’re starting from scratch I would recommend the Marc Quiñones Salsa sticks or something ver similar in size, width and balance/weight 💪🏼

[@goldbatonlady]

Thank you.

[@CongaChops]

🙏🏼💪🏼

[@santosrodriguez7708]

Awesome lesson, thanks

[@CongaChops]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sungjindrums]

4:56 🔥🔥

[@CongaChops]

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[@ginogarcia4219]

Awesome 👍

[@CongaChops]

Thanks Gino!

[@segundo4370]

Do you prefer 13/14 timbales over 14/15? I own 13/14.

[@CongaChops]

Depends on the style and the tuning, both are great and can be versatile!

[@Leanneburkeband]

What sizes are these timbales?

[@CongaChops]

13/14 👍🏼

[@monahidalgo1828]

Simple but okay for the length of the video.

[@CongaChops]

That’s the idea! If you’re looking for more advanced content check out CongaChops.com 👍🏼

[@Talkingdrum103]

Where's the link to the in depth tuning guide?

[@CongaChops]

It pops up in the top right hand corner of the video the moment it’s mentioned : )