country patterns

[ally]

What easy patterns would be suitable for country rock any advice appreciated.

[JohnnyConga]

Hi try this....Listen to the bass line of the tune. Cop the bass line, either part of it rhythmically or all of it without getting in the way,but also keep it simple. Congas should always play "around" the bass line and pick up the rhythm from the drummer, or keyboard. Try it and let me know how it turned out...At your Service..JC JOHNNY CONGA.....

[RayBoogie]

If used properly the TUMBAO does the trick. I use it with one of the bands I play in. Make a copy of the country-rock track your doing and practice. Practice makes perfect!!

[Bongo Boy]

What easy patterns would be suitable for country rock any advice appreciated.

Did you ever record what you ended up with? I'd like to hear it via mp3. One of my CDs, Afro-Cuban All Stars I think, includes a track with steel guitar--it sounded great.

Oh--my first response to your question was going to be "Plaid.", but I decided against it



Edited By Bongo Boy on June 06 2002 at 23:50

[spiff46]

I have to agree with Mr. Johnny Conga (who by the way has kept this site well supplied with information. thanks ) keep it simple. You may want to try adding a shaker (those egg shakers work great and are cheap too -a couple actually provide a nice weighted feel in one hand) in one hand while playing TUMBAO with the other.