Re: open slap and muff tone
For me, when doing the muted, I would basically do an open tone, but instead of pulling my hand off the head after contact (which provides the rich open sound), I would leave it in contact causing the muff to happen.
I don't do the open slaps much on the conga, but the mechanics are similar to the closed slap. You still contact the head in a whip like manner, however, my fingers are straighter and spread out. I also allow them to bounce off the head instead of gripping it.
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