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Basic Conga Patterns

The document provides an overview of basic conga drum patterns called tumbao. It describes the three basic tones of the conga drum - bass, open, and slap - as well as an additional stroke called heel/tap or tap/heel/tap. Examples are given of basic and intermediate tumbao patterns for one and two drums.

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Basic Conga Patterns

The document provides an overview of basic conga drum patterns called tumbao. It describes the three basic tones of the conga drum - bass, open, and slap - as well as an additional stroke called heel/tap or tap/heel/tap. Examples are given of basic and intermediate tumbao patterns for one and two drums.

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Basic Conga Patterns

The conga drum is one of the cornerstones of Afro-Cuban hand drumming. The patterns below are all examples of the most common conga drum pattern called tumbao. There are three basic tones of the conga drum; 1) Bass Tone 2) Open Tone 3) Slap Additionally, there is a fourth fundamental stroke on conga for the intermediate drummer. 4) Heel/Tap or Tap/Heel/Tap.

Basic Tumbao - One Drum

Intermediate Tumbao - One Drum

Intermdiate Tumbao (above) Two Drums

Compiled by Ben Wahlund (www.blackdogmusicstudio.com)

Basic Conga Patterns The conga drum is one of the cornerstones of Afro-Cuban hand drumming. The patterns below are a

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