Playing congas can hurt your hands, especially with improper technique. This video explains how to play a conga slap. It focuses on how to develop your hands...

Of the three basic strokes on conga or djembe--bass, tone, and slap--the slap is the most difficult to master and the hardest on your hands. So take your time learning it and go easy at first. …

Mar 23, 2017 · FYI! This is NOT a technical tutorial! Just giving my take on the value of your Slap. Yes, there is a technical way on doing multiple versions of "The Slap",...

Aug 3, 2015 · This is one of the more difficult thing to learn. The conga slap is what make congas sound like congas, but it's a bit tricky to learn. Hopefully this will...

The open slap (ta/pa) is one of the easiest sounds to get from your drum. With your hand relaxed in its natural, slightly cupped shape, strike the drum skin, contacting the rim with the muscle …

Jul 10, 2003 · A closed slap on the conga, or "pop", as I used to hear this sound called, is done with a slightly cupped hand, first knuckles usually curved over the edge of the drum head, or …

Keep your fingers straight and stiff. If they flop forward, you will have a slap, not a tone. Make sure the area of your hand where the palm meets the knuckles is the striking surface. This is a …

Dec 10, 2024 · The slap technique is a fundamental hand movement used in playing conga drums, characterized by its high-pitched and sharp sound. Mastering this technique requires a …

Austin Shoupe discusses how to play a conga slap, describing the correct hand position and the importance of relaxation. Watch this video to add this technique to your practice, and to learn …

The open tone is achieved by using the fingertips to strike the drum’s edge, allowing for a resonant and clear sound. To produce bass tones, a full-hand strike is used, creating a deeper …