Congas by Alex Pertout

CONGAS
Single headed Afro-Cuban drum popular around the world. The set of three comprise the quinto (high), conga (middle) and tumbadora (low). The drum is played with both hands and is capable of many sounds which have to be developed before moving to the rhythmic repertoire. The main sounds employed are: open tone, muffled tone, open slap, muffled slap, bass tone, fingers and palm. For further information and some rhythms, please refer to articles: Clave Concepts; Afro Cuban Rhythms, Clave Concepts; Tito Puente's "Para Los Rumberos", Guaguanco; Afro Cuban Rumba, Bomba; Afro Puerto Rican Treasure and Mozambique; The Manny Oquendo Style in the Lessons page.

Back to: Instruments