In this episode we continue with the closed tones. It is basic but presents instructionon how to produce a good "closed" note on the conga drum. In future episodes we will expound on this tone further as well as exercises to develop the note. Thank you for viewing and as always, God bless you!
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3 comments:
hi william, my name is tom.
I too am a christian. I am enjoying your instruction. I also play meinl congas,but their the marathon series. My question? How would this type of playing fit into a comtemp. jazz band, or even a comtemp.worship band.
Anonymous,
Thank you for your comment and I am very excited to hear you are enjoying the instruction. Before I answer your question I would like to say that I will be recording a few more series and uploading them this weekend, including ones that i believe are related to your question. In regards to your question I too play in bands, Christian Jazz bands and also contemporary worship as well. The way this style will help is that the conga is like any other instrument where there is a variety of sounds that can be produced. In many settings the conga is only used with it's natural open tones/sounds, and occasionally a closed slap (where one hand is on the drum while the other one sharply strikes towards the edge). This however limits the potential of the instrument. The thing I love about African and Latin styles of playing is not to say indirectly that they are superior to any other way, but that the instrument is indigenous to these regions. Therefore the whole potential of what sounds the instrument can make is produced in an effort from the people who played them for so many years tried to produce/express. Closed tones mixed with slaps, rim shots, sliding on the head with elbow or finger, rubbing, open tones, etc bring extra life to the song and can allow you not only to produce rythms with the band but melody as well. You will not go to far in regards to Jazz in the professional arenas without finding a skilled latin percussionist in the ensemble. You probably already know this but since it was such a good question I figure for the sake of the learning community I would put it out there. Latin music and jazz are pretty much married in many circles, so much so that sometimes you can't tell the difference between modern latin jazz and regular jazz (although this is a debatable subject). As far as worship is concerned it is important to develop one's craft and skill upon the instrument and i feel the Cubans, Puerto Ricans (Boricua...lol :)), Brazilians, Africans, et. have offered a lot for us to build upon. To God be the Glory of course. This has been my experience up to now that with these added basics your arsenal in playing will be even larger. Also one last thing is that a lot of latin rythms such as different tumbaos fit really nice when "jazzed" up in four four music or even in six perhaps. It brings a really neat diversity that I believe is an added blessing to the body of Christ and something God loves to see especially since we didn't create it but he did. Thanks Anonymous for the question. If you have anymore or this did not answer it let me know.
Good info
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