Introduction to Hand Percussion (Included in Essential)

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Samuel will demonstrate many genres, rhythms and variations for hand percussion.

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Course Content

Basic Techniques
Samuel will introduce the basic techniques of hand percussion. Samuel will demonstrate sounds, slap techniques, and different hand combinations.

The Conga Tumbao
Samuel will demonstrate the basics of Conga Tumbao and introduce multiple techniques and patterns when using one or more congas.

Basic Afro-Cuban Rhythms and Building The Salsa Groove
Samuel will demonstrate how to build a basic Salsa Groove, use patterns such as Martillo, cascara/shell, and play the güiro, maracas, bongo, and cowbell.

Other Afro-Cuban Grooves
Samuel will introduce the groove of Guaguancó and its variations. He will also demonstrate the style of Songo and how to play in 6/8 time.

Modern Techniques
Samuel demonstrates a variety of exercises to get you used to playing with more two or more congas. He will also demonstrate some basic improvisation techniques and talk about basic percussion setups.

Introduction to Hand Percussion (Included in Essential)

About Course

This content is for Essential, Pro Path Premium, All-Access Membership Subscription, and Pro Path Basic members only.

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Basic Techniques
Samuel will introduce the basic techniques of hand percussion. Samuel will demonstrate sounds, slap techniques, and different hand combinations.

Sounds

The Slaps

Hand Combinations

Heel – Fingertip Combinations

The Conga Tumbao
Samuel will demonstrate the basics of Conga Tumbao and introduce multiple techniques and patterns when using one or more congas.

Conga Tumbao

Variations for 1 Conga

Variations for 2 Congas

Variations for 3 or More Congas

Basic Afro-Cuban Rhythms and Building The Salsa Groove
Samuel will demonstrate how to build a basic Salsa Groove, use patterns such as Martillo, cascara/shell, and play the güiro, maracas, bongo, and cowbell.

The Clave

The Bongo and Cowbell

The Timbal

Güiro and Maracas

Other Afro-Cuban Grooves
Samuel will introduce the groove of Guaguancó and its variations. He will also demonstrate the style of Songo and how to play in 6/8 time.

Guaguancó Basics

Guaguancó Variations

6/8 Time

Songo

Modern Techniques
Samuel demonstrates a variety of exercises to get you used to playing with more two or more congas. He will also demonstrate some basic improvisation techniques and talk about basic percussion setups.

Exercises for 4 Congas; Knowing Your Space

Other Grooves

The Percussion Set-Up

Basics to Improvisation

About Course

This content is for Essential, Pro Path Premium, All-Access Membership Subscription, and Pro Path Basic members only.

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Basic Techniques Samuel will introduce the basic techniques of hand percussion. Samuel will demonstrate sounds, slap techniques, and different hand combinations.

Sounds

The Slaps

Hand Combinations

Heel – Fingertip Combinations

The Conga Tumbao Samuel will demonstrate the basics of Conga Tumbao and introduce multiple techniques and patterns when using one or more congas.

Conga Tumbao

Variations for 1 Conga

Variations for 2 Congas

Variations for 3 or More Congas

Basic Afro-Cuban Rhythms and Building The Salsa Groove Samuel will demonstrate how to build a basic Salsa Groove, use patterns such as Martillo, cascara/shell, and play the güiro, maracas, bongo, and cowbell.

The Clave

The Bongo and Cowbell

The Timbal

Güiro and Maracas

Other Afro-Cuban Grooves Samuel will introduce the groove of Guaguancó and its variations. He will also demonstrate the style of Songo and how to play in 6/8 time.

Guaguancó Basics

Guaguancó Variations

6/8 Time

Songo

Modern Techniques Samuel demonstrates a variety of exercises to get you used to playing with more two or more congas. He will also demonstrate some basic improvisation techniques and talk about basic percussion setups.

Exercises for 4 Congas; Knowing Your Space

Other Grooves

The Percussion Set-Up

Basics to Improvisation

Basic Techniques
Samuel will introduce the basic techniques of hand percussion. Samuel will demonstrate sounds, slap techniques, and different hand combinations.

The Conga Tumbao
Samuel will demonstrate the basics of Conga Tumbao and introduce multiple techniques and patterns when using one or more congas.

Basic Afro-Cuban Rhythms and Building The Salsa Groove
Samuel will demonstrate how to build a basic Salsa Groove, use patterns such as Martillo, cascara/shell, and play the güiro, maracas, bongo, and cowbell.

Other Afro-Cuban Grooves
Samuel will introduce the groove of Guaguancó and its variations. He will also demonstrate the style of Songo and how to play in 6/8 time.

Modern Techniques
Samuel demonstrates a variety of exercises to get you used to playing with more two or more congas. He will also demonstrate some basic improvisation techniques and talk about basic percussion setups.