Shopping can seem a bit 'overwhelming to congas, especially if they were new on the market or are not sure what questions to ask. As a drum and percussion hand shop owner I fans frequently asked questions from customers about the best set of conga players are asked to buy beginners. Let's face it, there are a lot of conga drums on the market all vying for your attention and all more or less the same. However, only the differences in each conga make a big differencein playability, sound, and the general joy.
After reading the information below will be able to make a clear decision and safe in choosing the best conga drums for beginners.
Dimensions conga
Conga is a tall and narrow, played with the fingers and palms, often in pairs, but sometimes also in other combinations or individually. They are available in a variety of sizes, the smallest is only 9 cm in diameter and are worn, carried by a strap while the largest"Supertumbas" are up to 14 cm in diameter. Heights vary from 28 "to 32" inches. The size of the drum, of course, influenced the sound and tone of the instrument, with the largest drums used to play the lowest rates, and the smaller Congas Quinto as the "singer" of the band plays the melody.
Most of conga players should start early on a pair of drums. It 'important to learn proper technique before adding any other drum set-up. A goodThe starting point would be a combination of (10 "and 11") or (11 "& 12") head sizes.
Conga Drum Materials
Bangkok, Thailand - The most congas are made in the same part of the world. Bangkok proximity to raw materials and skilled labor required for the manufacture of percussion instruments, make it an ideal place. Although most congas are made in the same place is unique differences that separate them.
One of the big differences between the congas, theType of material used. Conga shells are usually made of wood or fiberglass. Fiberglass drums are extremely durable and tend to be easier to produce drum sounds during playback. This could make them ideal for novice players, whose style of play is not fully developed. The fiberglass shell tends to be stronger and sharper than wood shell congas, although more traditional, do not resonate in resonance with the same ease. On the other hand, will have a warm wood congas and usually full ofSound of congas fiberglass shell. Most professional players prefer the warm sound and full of wood congas.
Another difference is that you must understand, uses the genre of the eardrum. There are basically two types of conga heads. The first type is the animal most basic traditional skinheads. Include rawhide skins of animals typical of congas less expensive and more expensive than buffalo hides congas. The second type of drum head is a synthetic, created in order to produce the tones wasSkin on the head, but are more durable and tend to last longer. In addition, synthetics are generally easier to play because "crack" a little 'stronger and have a brighter sound when hit. Again, this might be useful for a novice player who is still learning the game.
How much should I spend?
If the congas for the beginner player, are not buying the best. There are many very good provision congas sound good and not break the bank. ThoughThe biggest mistake you can buy a set of congas is, buying the cheapest in September Conga musical instruments and, like all musical instruments are detailed pieces of art. Cost to make money. Better materials mean higher costs. And better materials and construction in general, instruments indicated that not only sound better, but also easier to play. In addition, you want to buy congas, the player can grow as their skills increase. The conga startPlayers will have an easier time learning when playing a good set of congas. The drums sound better and make for a pleasant time during the learning process.
Top Manufacturers
There are lots of congas available on the market, but there are four major manufacturers as truly the crème de la crème.
Latin Percussion:. Look at the series 'LP Aspire' conga line conga This is aimed at beginners and advanced players.
TycoonPercussion: Take a look at the series "Artist/90" series and "Supreme" the congas. This line of conga drums is aimed at beginners and experienced players.
Toca Percussion: Take a look at the series "Players" of the congas. This line of conga drums is aimed at beginners and experienced players.
Remo: Remo View 'Percussion "Crown of conga line.
Learning Resources:
If possible, try some beginning conga players one-on-oneTraining with a coach. There is no substitute for someone, in person, to teach new players the foundation of proper technique. Beginning conga players only from the need that extra reinforcement when they are not doing something right. It helps to consolidate the right way to play.
However, if you do not get a conga instructor on site, one-on-one training, visit the following materials to get started. Even if the player has a congaThe teachers would be teaching the following benefits.
Conga Drumming: A Beginner's Guide to playing with time (by Alan Dworsky) - The 160-page game manual comes with a CD.
Conga Drumming Video Guide (with Jorge Bermudez) - This is an instructional DVD that covers all the bases conga.
Mel Bay The Tomas Cruz Conga Method, Volume I: Conga Technique as taught in Cuba - (by Tomas Cruz)-The Tomas Cruz Conga Method was developed quickly andFull to teach anyone, from absolute beginner to a professional conguero play congas. This 72-page paperback is an instructional DVD as well.
