Features all the essential styles you'll need to fulfill your role as a latin percussionist. Included are many of the grooves that have made Poncho one of the World's most in-demand Congueros. Develope your conga playing by learning Afro-Cuban rhythms from the master.

First Lessons Conga is a perfect introduction to the conga drum. The book includes lessons on music notation posture positioning tuning and hand strokes. There are also many exercises examples ofLatin rhythms and even some history of the instrument. Written by best-selling Mel Bay author Trevor Salloum this method is all you need to start playing the conga today!

To lend credibility to the digital percussion that?s the impossible task Jean Paul Boissiére succeed in this manual. You will find actually in this book a gradual educational method which is the prerogative of musical instruments already having a loical and academic past. The eclecticism of the styles of music treated in this method proves it. Moreover it is an excellent idea associating congas exercises and drums rhythms that allow all level students to play in a context close to real music unting the drum classes that teachers are eager to work in groups. The control of the tempo and the ability to listen to the other (or others) which is the preoccupation of all musician is apart of the rhythmic and the attention given by the authoreses musical necessities is a proof of the unquestionable pedagogic value of this book. (Jacques-François Juskowiak)

Learning congas was meant to be this easy! This unique two-part DVD was designed to offer the beginning hand drummer a fun and creative approach to start playing immediately. In Part 1 expert percusionist Brad Dutz covers how to develop a good sense of the beat how to produce tones and how to play a rhythm. Part 2 presents in-depth instructions on the proper techniques for producing a variety of tones and sounds. In addition to presenting exercises to develop strong technique this DVD also exposes you to various authentic rhythmic patterns from a diversity of world cultures. Brad Dutz was born in Decatur Illinois and has played music all of his life. In1981 after graduating from North Texas University he moved to Los Angeles and began studying with Luis Conte who to this day is a strong influence both as a teacher and a friend. Brad Dutz has performed with such notables as Alanis Morrissette (Alanis Unplugged) LeAnn Rimes (Twisted Angel) the Ocena's 11 soundtrack Lee Ann Womack (Something worth Leaving Behind) and David Benoit (Fuzzy Logic). INCLUDES:Basic Rhythms Various drum tones and sounds Proper technique for playing Authentic World rhythm patterns and cultures Cutting-edge DVD special feature sets SPECIAL FEATURESInteractive Drums From Around the World Performance Applications of Education: Fanga Rhythm Framedrum Performance Additional Product Previews DVD-ROM Features: Internet Connectivity Printable Worksheets