This is the much asked for lesson 5 to my short beginners series on how to play congas. I wanted to show more variations on the basic salsa tumbao. Please enjoy and leave comments. Any questions then let me know, Im here for you people and want to help as much as possible...also, any requests then let me know. Take care and happy drumming!
This is lesson number 4 on how to play congas and it is the first video that actually starts with developing rhythms. It goes step by step and instructs the student on how to execute it to the tee...Lesson 1,2,and 3 are recommended before using this one. Please comment, and let me know what you think...
This is the video where I demonstrate how to play two congas in the traditional way and also with a couple of variations. Please also leave some feedback...Thanks!
This is video lesson number 7 which concludes the salsa segment on How to play congas series...It has been great so far, and I plan on bringing many more great instructional videos in the very near future! Thanks for those faithful watchers, and let me know what you think...
This is the 3rd video of how to play congas for beginners, it covers two NEW tones, the hand finger combination, and "harmonics" which are a great seasoning to any conga players repetoire. Please comment and let me know what you think, Thanks.
This is a video of me showing how to play congas and doing some of the variations by the great conga player Martin Gort. I did this to show it from a right handed point of view, and also because someone requested it...I hope that you guys enjoy it and leave me any requests and feedback, thanks!
This is a short unpracticed jam in church. Just trying to have some fun with me, Nate Torres on the drums, my cousin Moises Colon singing and playing the bass and my brother Michael Torres on keyboard...We took it back a little bit, hope you enjoy. Please comment and speak your mind, thanks and God Bless
This is a short instructional video on how to play congas and execute the 4 basic tones for the conga drum. They are essential for any level of conga playing and every conga player should know these. Any questions or requests then feel free to ask. Comments are well appreciated, thanks.
This is a short video on some exercises that can be used to supplement lesson #1 from the how to play congas series...They help develop the basic tones and are very useful for any aspiring conguero. Comments are greatly appreciated, and any questions then feel free to ask.
This is the continuation to conga lesson 8 that demonstrated different variations that can be used for the Rumba Guaguanco rhythm. This is the continuation to conga lesson 8 that demonstrated different variations that can be used for the Rumba Guaguanco rhythm. I hope you guys enjoy this and give as much feedback as possible so that I can better serve everyone!...Thanks
After many requests and questions I have put out this video lesson number 8. Here is where I go over how to play the simplest version of Guaguanco (rumba pattern) that is typically used in a professional setting. Any questions, feel free to ask and hope you enjoy!
This is another short version of the famous song but in a more traditional salsa way. Im on the congas and bongos, so to all my students out there take a little peak and give me your feedback!...Also my bro michal torres on piano, and moises colon singing/bass. Hope you enjoy and god bless
This is a prime example of why those who sing or play acoustic instruments should stay AWAY from percussion period!...lol, check out his drum solo, lmbo!...Hope you enjoy, and please leave comments!
Short clip of me showing some rhythms and techniques that I have developed over these couple of years, and this is of course my style and I try to do my own thing using of course the influences of other greats such as Giovanni, Patato, Tata Guines, etc...Hope you enjoy and please leave feedback...Thanks
This was a short improv I did on one conga just testing out my camera to see how it worked. Keep an eye out, I will have many more to come...By the way Im 18 not 22! lol
