Re: Mini Bongos?
I had a feeling someone was callin' my name, muddykins!
First off, welcome to Drum Chat!
By "mini bongos," I'm assuming a pair of bongos with, say, a 4" macho head (the smaller one) and a 6" hembra (the larger one).
As pastor_bob said above, the tone would be higher-pitched than a standard-issue set of bongos (usually 7" and 8 1/2"), but that's no problem. You should be able to play them comfortably between your knees--actually, a bit lower than the knees--they should rest comfortably on your calves, since holding them between your knees will start to hurt after a long practice or jam session. Most smaller ones have cutouts in the shells, but even if they don't, you should be able to play them comfortably. If not, just place them on a firm surface (like a table top); you may lose a small amount of sound quality, however.
If you play larger bongos, you can mount them on a stand (as I do in our guitar group at my church), but I don't think they make stands for mini-bongos--not yet anyway...
Have you checked the Lessons section of DrumChat? You'll find links to basic bongo rhythms, and the sister website drumbum.com offers books and DVDs to help you out!
No matter what size they are, bongos ROCK!!!
keep the beat goin' ... Don't keep it to yourself!
Charlie
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