A revival of interest in bongos has them showing up in all types of music. This simple book is designed to teach drum notation, basic technique, simple rhythms and their application. Includes notes on construction, nomenclature, and characteristics of the bongos. Teaches the complete beginner the basics with the goal of full participation in a traditional Irish session. Covers choosing a bodhran, holding the stick, playing position, playing reels and jigs, and several tunes to play along with.
CD contains tracks of all exercises and solos.
A guide to the performance of Latin American rhythms on various percussion instruments including conga drums, timbale, bongos, cascara, clave, and others. This 1961 book is bare-bones, but covers the basics adequately. The passion for bongos is as great now as it was in the 1960s. This book takes you into more advanced territory on this seemingly simple, yet immensely complex instrument. Text in English, French, and German.