Learning bongos was meant to be this easy! This unique two-part DVD was designed to offer the beginning hand drummer a fun and creative approach to start playing immediately. In Part 1 expert percussionist Brad Dutz covers how to develop a good sense of the beat how to produce tones and how to play a rhythm. Part 2 presents in-depth instructions on the proper techniques for producing a variety of tones and sounds. In addition to presenting exercises to develop strong technique this DVD also exposes you to various authentic rhythmic patterns from a diversity of world cultures. Brad Dutz was born in Decatur Illinois and has played music all ofhis life. In 1981 after graduating from North Texas University he moved to Los Angeles and began studying with Luis Conte who to this day is a strong influence both as a teacher and a friend. Brad Dutz has performed with such notables as Alanis Morrissette (Alanis Unplugged) LeAnn Rimes (Twisted Angel) the Ocena's 11 soundtrack Lee Ann Womack (Something Worth Leaving Behind) and David Benoit (Fuzzy Logic). INCLUDES: Basic Rhythms Various drum tones and sounds Proper technique for playing Authentic World rhythm patterns and cultures Cutting-edge DVD special feature sets

Recent interest in Bongos has surged with the inclusion of Bongos in almost every type of music including classical rock flamenco jazz Latin Middle Eastern and East Indian.Fun with the Bongos waswritten to provide a simple guide for someone without any musical experience who wants to learn to play the Bongos. The book is designed to teach drum notation basic Bongo technique simple rhythms and their application. Inaddition it develops familiarity with the construction nomenclature and characteristics of the Bongos.Fun with the Bongos is the first level in a series of books written by the author. Now includes Spanish

This informative book by Trevor Salloum is devoted to the all too often overlooked Latin instrument the Bongo Drums. Prepare to embark on an educational musical journey - one which offers many valuable insights intoplaying this instrument as well as revealing its colorful history.Jazz Rock Danzon Mozambique and Bomba patterns are all covered with fills exercises and performance techniques to get you going in thesestyles. Maintenance characteristic rhythmic patterns and important artists in the evolution of Bongo technique are also discussed in depth.The Bongo Book comes with access to online audio featuring recordings of the rhythm patterns discussed in the book.