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NEW!
Spring 2013: Kalani Music introduces a complete guide to playing the conga drums, for students and teachers.
PLAY CONGAS is a DVD that takes the student from the very basics of getting to know the conga drums, through tuning and techniques, to playing six popular and traditional rhythms on two drums. This DVD is an essential guide for anyone interested in learning how to play the conga drums. Along the way, Kalani shares his depth of knowledge, providing valuable tips and recommendations that make learning both effective and enjoyable.
Sections include:
- Conga Anatomy.
- Tuning 1, 2, and 3 drums.
- Setting up to play.
- Warming up.
- Basic Techniques (Bass, Tone, Slap, and Hand-Fingers)
- Practice Patterns
- Traditional and Popular Rhythms (Calypso, Funk, Guaguanco, Cha-Cha-Cha, Mambo, Afro-Cuban 6/8)
- Tips for Success.
- Note: FREE Play Along Tracks Available
PLAY CONGAS contains over 90 minutes of quality instruction for students, teachers, facilitators, and any musician who wants to learn more about hand drumming in general. The techniques and rhythms presented in PLAY CONGAS also work on other drums, such as Bugarabus and Tubanos made by the REMO drum company.
Screen Shots
The Parts of the Congas.
Great View of Techniques
“Player’s Perspective” when learning rhythms.
FREE PLAY ALONG TRACKS
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DVD, All Regions, NTSC Widescreen
$19.95 Retail
Retailers: Contact Kalani Music for Wholesale Pricing.
$24.95 retail
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Drum Fun activities engage and unite participants in simple yet powerful experiences that anyone with a little musical skill can lead. Drum Fun includes over 25 activities for groups on 2 DVDs. Buy Now on AMAZON
DRUM FUN! is now available as an iBook (an eBook with video only for iPad). Purchase the eBook version through the iTunes Bookstore for only $12.95.
Contact Kalani Music for wholesale pricing.
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Note: Kalani Music does not typically sell DVDs directly; however, if you are a retailer and wish to purchase multiple instructional drumming DVDs at wholesale prices, please let us know. We are happy to work with you.
