Conga Solo - 10 Tips For Developing Ideas

Conga solos, like any improvisation, should be musical, appealing, creative, and take on some formal elements that make the song better. The solos that seem out of place are often disconnected from the songs in which they are placed. To avoid this, consider some of the conga solo tips on this list. 0:00 Introduction 1:05 What Makes a Good Conga Solo 1:35 Tip #1 - Be Patient 2:37 Tip #2 - Use Different Sounds 3:47 Tip #3 - Play With Dynamics 4:10 Tip #4 - Apply Rudiments 6:24 Tip #5 - Use Quinto Parts and Licks 7:34 Tip #6 - Call and Response 8:42 Tip #7 - Play Melodically 9:28 Tip #8 - Themes and Variations 10:18 Tip #9 - Play With Song Form 11:27 Tip #10 - Have fun! // Conga Guide eBook ⭐ // Article “Conga Solo Tips - 10 Ideas to Develop Your Improvisation“ 🌐 // Downloads (sheet music, lessons, other resources) 🔽
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