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How to Play Your First Rhythm on Bongos--A Lesson for Beginners

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How to Play Your First Rhythm on Bongos--A Lesson for Beginners

3,669,388 views November 4, 2011 4:02

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ChannelAl Dworsky

In brief

You’ll play your first bongo rhythm—a lively, beginner-friendly groove—using simple hand techniques. The lesson breaks down the basics so you can follow along with music or jam with others, even if you’ve never drummed before.

Questions & answers

Do I need any prior drumming experience?

No, this is designed for first-time hand drummers.

What materials are included with the video?

A PDF file with rhythm charts and play-along tracks.

Description from the creator

This is the first rhythm taught in the video "Bongo Grooves for Beginners" by Alan Dworsky, available as a download or a DVD at www.dancinghands.com. Designed for the first-time hand drummer, the video teaches fun, funky grooves--including The Habanera, Calypso, Tumbao, Bombo, and the Backbeat Groove--that fit with all kinds of music. The video features clear, step-by-step instruction, a non-traditional approach, techniques that are easy on your hands, play-along tracks, a PDF file with charts of all the patterns, tips on tuning and how to hold the bongos, and examples of how to use the grooves to play along with recorded music or jam with your friends.

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Al Dworsky published this 4:02 video tutorial on November 4, 2011. It has been watched 3,669,388 times on YouTube.

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Al Dworsky
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4:02
Published
November 4, 2011
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