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Category: Bongos

link to How Long Does It Take To Learn Bongos?

How Long Does It Take To Learn Bongos?

So maybe you're eyeing those bongo drums you saw at the music store for the past few weeks, but you're not sure how much time you need to learn how to play them. How long does it take to learn to...

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Oiling Bongo Heads: The Good, the Bad, and the Oily

Maybe you've had your bongo drums for a while, or maybe you just got a brand new set--what kind of maintenance is necessary for the drumheads? Should they be oiled? Oiling your drumheads is...

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link to How Do Bongos Make Sound?

How Do Bongos Make Sound?

We know how to play bongo drums--we hit the drum with our fingers and we get that satisfying *pop* or *thud* depending on how we strike the drum. But how does a bongo drum work? Why does a bongo...

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link to Are Bongo Drums Made From Bongo Skin?

Are Bongo Drums Made From Bongo Skin?

Interesting question! Why is it the bongo antelope and the bongo drums share the same name? It seems logical to think that it's because of the skin of the bongo drum. Photo taken by Trisha...

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link to How to Read Bongo Rhythm Notation

How to Read Bongo Rhythm Notation

So you want to play the bongos, eh? Playing rhythms by ear is a common way to learn, but learning to play bongos is a lot easier if you can read the bongo rhythm notation. I thought that the...

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Hi, I'm Peter. I have a passion for music and the amazing sounds in this world. I've been a hobbyist musician since I was in high school and people still point out that I'm whistling or singing without realizing it. I hope to help you on your journey to find your sound!

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