Basic Bongo Sounds and Patterns Lesson

This video is a how to play bongos lesson. It&good for beginners and players who want to refine their basic techniques. The lesson includes basics about the instrument, sounds you can make, and a few patterns such as martillo and a couple of pop / rock variations. 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Free Lesson PDFs 00:57 My First Inspiration to Play Bongo 01:23 Summary of the Lesson 01:35 What is a Bongo? 01:51 How to Hold Bongo 02:00 Bongo Sounds and Technique 02:53 How to Play Martillo on Bongo 04:28 Pop Rock Bongo Patterns 05:07 Habanera Bongo Pattern // Lesson PDFs // My Gear // Related Video "How to Play Bongo - Martillo, Salsa, and Funk" // Related Articles "How to Play Bongos – Martillo, Salsa, and Other Grooves" "Congas and Bongos – 10 Differences Between These Drums" // Conga Drumming Guide // Demo Song (play-along tracks) "Cienfuegos" by Cuba Quartet via Epidemic Sound CLICK HERE for one month FREE trial of Epidemic Sound // Downloads (sheet music, lessons, other resources) DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.