books/cds/sites

[ranger42]

any suggestions on good books, cds and/or websites for beginners..?
i'm taking lessons and learning lots of rhymes and love playing.
any suggestions that will improve my techniques/knowledge is appreciated.

[drummer]

any suggestions on good books, cds and/or websites for beginners..?
i'm taking lessons and learning lots of rhymes and love playing.
any suggestions that will improve my techniques/knowledge is appreciated.

Are you learning "rhymes" or "rhythms"?

Rhymes would be "Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, I like my drums and my drums like me too."

Rhythms are... boom chaclaca boom chacalaca boom chacalca boom

Ok, enough of this nonsense. To answer your question...

You'll find tons of drum lessons and everything you need media wise at this site. You'll also be supporting this forum by buying from that site.

There are also links to thousands of free resources at Drumming.com. It links to free drum tips sites, rudiment sites and more.

Finally, don't forget YouTube. There are literally thousands of video lessons there.


Most importantly...


WELCOME TO DRUM CHAT!!!!

[ranger42]

sorry for the type-O
..rhythms..

i have searched the internet and youtube and have found several good sites and videos.
just wondering if anyone has any one book/cd/sites in particular they are partial to or recommend specific to congas.
i must say my tones are getting better every day and am lucky to have an amazing teacher.
your suggestions are appreciated.

[Tazmania]

LoL at least you got it worked out

[BongoCajon]

any suggestions on good books, cds and/or websites for beginners..?
i'm taking lessons and learning lots of rhymes and love playing.
any suggestions that will improve my techniques/knowledge is appreciated.

I am picking up some great lessons from Poncho Sanchez Conga Cookbook...it has a CD and play along parts it's great!

[ranger42]

i was going to ask you how that book was working out for you BongoC.
just ordered tomas cruz's vol 1 book with dvd.
i'll let you know if it's worth the purchase.
but considering it was recommended to me, i'd say so.
..5 more days til you get your new drums..
hope the family is ready for it

[BongoCajon]

i was going to ask you how that book was working out for you BongoC.
just ordered tomas cruz's vol 1 book with dvd.
i'll let you know if it's worth the purchase.
but considering it was recommended to me, i'd say so.
..5 more days til you get your new drums..
hope the family is ready for it

I wanted to underline the "hope the family is ready for it" part and attach this too it.

[Gretschhead]

i was going to ask you how that book was working out for you BongoC.
just ordered tomas cruz's vol 1 book with dvd.
i'll let you know if it's worth the purchase.
but considering it was recommended to me, i'd say so.
..5 more days til you get your new drums..
hope the family is ready for it

I've heard really good things about the Tomas Cruz books, can't vouch for it personally, but lots of people have raved about them.

[BongoCajon]

Oh ranger...I forgot.

Yes, I will let you know how the drums look and sound when I pick them up Friday. I will take some better photos and post them. The bongo addition will also be nice. Thanks for your interest.

[bassist learning drums]

Welcome Ranger!

[midgard]

I have been really happy with "Conga Joy" by Bill Matthews. It has tons of great rhythms and variations from all over. He has a dvd video and cd versions of the pieces as well.

[conguera]

I have the Tomas Cruz Conga Method volumes 1 and 2 and I couldn't be more pleased. They are by far the best that I've seen as far as books go. Vol. 1 will keep you busy for a long time and have you sounding good in no time if you practice. I hope you enjoy your course.