Percussion Instruction

This is the first part of a new series where I will be uploading videos of playing with other instrumentation to show some ideas of how to apply the congas, cajon, djembe, shakers, etc. to modern styles and genres of music. Notice here towards the end that I use a "tumbao" shortly to show how Latin or other actual patterns can be applied to contemporary styles. The song is actually Revelation song and can be found by searching for Phillips Craig and Dean as well as Kari Jobe. ;The next video upload for this podcast will be a series to further explain practice methods as it pertains to the rudiments found in Lawrence Stone's famous

Multi-Cultural worship concert featuring percussion and music from around the world. Award winning percussionist Luis Conte & Lou Santiago Jr., Phil Routszong and Unveil, Trinity Takeover (Latin Dance & Reggaeton artists) and more...Find out more about the event and purchase tickets at ;http://www.itickets.com/events/245207/Fayetteville_NC/Heartbeat_for_Worship.html?brand=22

In this episode we continue to explore rudiments on congas and how they can be used. This is part 1 in a series and we will go more into the clave, contemporary worship and Gospel settings/ styles, as well as improvisation using different rudiments.

Heartbeat for Worship DVD available Friday May 28, 2010For those of you who can we are asking if you can share this video. Thank you and God bless you!

In this episode we are continuing to explore stick control techniques and basic rudiment exercises.

In this episode we explore some rudiments and exercises to develop technique and hand control.

In this episode we will be exploring the concept of stick control and further instruction of the open slap. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Also please feel free to ask questions and leave a comment!

In this episode we continue to explore the possibilities of providing melodies upon the congas and how to improvise using a reference point to come back to the melody.

This solo is designed to derive ideas for improvisation upon the congas. I hope you enjoy and don't forget to subscribe.

In this episode I am introducing a new episode to the podcast. The Ghatam is a clay pot from India with beautiful tones.