Welcome to the CongaStore, a place entirely dedicated to the congas and the percussions world! Items are listed by categories, see menu on the right, and this page shows random items for each category.
The art of playing timbales
Victor Rendon
Description
More than a collection of syncopated rhythms, Afro-Cuban music is a highly developed art form based on tradition. Like learning a new language, there are different "situations" that need to be understood when playing this music, because each situation requires a different approach.
The purpose of ...
Welcome to the rhythm Bembe! This book/CD set is a self-study method designed to reveal the beautiful music that has been developed and maintained in Cuban culture. This is accomplished through reading, interpreting percussion charts, and interacting with a series of audio recordings and exercises w ...
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Play Congas (2013)
Kalani
Description
Play Congas is a complete guide to learning and teaching the congas. This program feature the following sections: About the congas, How to tune and set up two and three drums, Stretching and getting ready to play, How to play basic tones, practice patterns, Popular and traditional rhythms for two dr ...
Bongo Grooves for Beginners DVD (2011)
Alan Dworsky
Description
Learning to play the bongos has never been easier than with this new DVD from Alan Dworsky, the award-winning author of \"Conga Drumming\" and \"How to Play Djembe.\" Designed for the first-time hand drummer, this video teaches fun, funky grooves that fit with all kinds of music. The instruction is ...
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Irresistible
SonSublime
Description
About the Artist
SonSublime's new album, "Irresistible", is an album as groundbreaking as it is traditional. For SonSublime has used the rhythmic foundation of the original Cuban son and combined it with intricate arrangements and orchestration to create an original New York City charanga sound, t ...
Track Listings
1. Cuba Linda
2. Choco's Guajira
3. Anabacoa
4. Adelaida
5. Luz Delia
6. Carmen la Ronca
7. Canto Asoyin
8. Canto Ebioso
9. A Papa y Mama
10. Iya Modupe
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The MEINL Classic Hardwood Claves are the most common claves and produce the classic cutting sound with just the right amount of resonance. These Claves are solid and deliver a bright, pleasant tone that is fitting for any style of music and any musician, professional or beginner. For drummers, lear ...
The Caxixi is a flat-bottomed wicker basket shaker traditionally used in Capoeira music along with the Berimbau. Great for any style of music, the Caixixi produces a soft, warm sound. ...
... the CongaStore is...
a place where we are trying to build-up an useful database of tools for conga and percussions fans. Basically what we do is searching the web on your behalf and collecting the results here: books, videos, cd's, musical instruments, accessories...
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