
Part three of how to play the bongos... Finally! I uploaded a couple lessons on bongo basics several years ago and did not get around to continuing this series. Well, here we are! In the previous two episodes I go over basic tones, a basic martillo pattern, how to hold the bongos, etc. To watch those videos simply go to my channel and look under the bongo lesson playlist. In this lesson I explore some ideas on the smaller head of the bongos. In part four we will go over some ideas on the larger head, as well as a couple music applications for the martillo rhythm outside of traditional Latin styles of music.
Bongos in video:
A few songs to listen to listen to bongos for reference (to develop your ears as it pertains to tuning, rhythm, etc.).
Ayer by Gloria Estefan
Al Taller del Maestro by Alex Campos
Como el Viento by William Johnson
Jesus Happy Birthday by Joe Caleb Keen