Conga Miguel Anga - Congas Method
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Published by Music in Motion Films Ltd PO Box 1775, Columbus, OH 43216 USA
tel. 212 358 3877 fax. 212 591 6301www.musicinmotionfilms.com [email protected]
1999 Music in Motion Films Ltd International copyright secured.
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MUSIC TRANSCRIPTIONS AND ANALYSIS BY VICTOR RENDNEDITED BY DAN THRESSPHOTOS ROBERT MANN
MIGUEL ANGA DIAZANGA MANIA!
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2o +
Tone of conga drums from the highest to the lowest
Timbongoro
bell: mouth area
12345
raise tone with elbow
bell: neck area
0 = play an open toneP = play a bass like sound with the palm of the handB = play a bass sound in the center of the drum with the palm of the handS = play a slapT = tips, play with the tips or fingers of handM = play a muffle sound by pressing against the skin of the drum with the handST = play with stick in hand(T) = ghost note or light tap with fingersF = raise tone using the fingers, refer to video
Drums 1, 2, and 3 are the same sizeDrums 4 and 5 are the same size
FIVE-DRUM SETUP
ANGAS TUNING
FOUR-DRUM SETUP
KEY
C#
A#
F#D#
G#
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3As stated by Anga, Nio Alfonso with Irakere was the firstto incorporate five congas. When Anga started playing
with Irakere, Nios style became a part of Anga. Therea re five sounds that convert into a harmonic tumbao.
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MARCHA WITH FIVE CONGAS
Play the basic ride between each example. 2-3 clave
MARCHA WITH FIVE CONGASVARIATIONS
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02:40
02:49
03:18
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4MARCHAMELODIC VARIATIONS
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04:30
05:07
05:28
ghost note
open slaps
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05:30
raise pitch with fingers; refer to video
06:10
16-bar melodic pattern
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MARCHAMELODIC VARIATIONS
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7This is a demonstration of the basic tumbao or marc h aon five congas in conjunction with the piano. The first12 measures are transcribed which demonstrate the
basic ride with some of the variations played in thep revious section.
APPLICATION OF MARCHA VARIATIONS WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT
L/R
O/O
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Piano Intro 2-3 clave
etc.
congas
0:07:34
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8Practice Suggestion: Learn the basic ride first with allalternate sounds. This will make it easier when youstart looking at the variations.
GUAGUANCO VARIATIONS
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Basic Ride
0:10:10 3-2 rumba clave
* raise tone with elbow; refer to video
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9Practice Suggestion: Learn the basic ride first with allalternate sounds. This will make it easier when youpractice the variations.
GUAGUANCOCOUNTER MELODIES
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(T)
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12:01
12:40
Ride variation
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* raise tone with elbow
alternate sound
A solo has three parts:
1 beginning2 middle3 end
In between those parts you can have variations, differ-ent rhythms, experimentation of different formulas, etc.Nonetheless, it should always be within these threeareas. This is the formula for producing a good solo.
The beginning of the solo on the video starts out with atabla pattern from India. This is the main theme. It thengoes into other areas more related to the congas.
To achieve a solo, one must have peace and tranquillitywithin and concentration. One must not think of it as anopportunity to show off technique and do a lot of hits.Its like composing a piece of music.
SOLO ANALYSIS
GUAGUANCOCOUNTER MELODIES
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11
The first exercise comes from Changuitos creation:la mano secreta.
TECHNIQUE EXERCISES
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This exercise comes from the school of Tata Guines.
3 3 3 3
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The 2nd exercise can then be combined with differentsounds such as an open and bass sound on Example 3.
Note: Do not use the heel or the outer edge of thepalm. It is always the whole palm followed by fingers.Work up these exercises to a fast speed.
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12
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TECHNIQUE EXERCISES GUAGUANCO VARIATIONS
TECHNIQUE EXERCISESDOUBLE STROKES
Anga speeds up this pattern to a very fast speed.
T h e re are two types of doubles to practice. Start out slowand gradually build to a faster speed. Note: Practice Exer-
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DJ GILB-R & ANGA IMPROVISATION
Setup: Four congas (eliminate the lowest drum), timbongoros, bells, two bells with foot pedal. Maintain the cowbell pattern with your feet throughouteach example (1st line played with right foot; 2nd lineplayed with left foot).
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DJ GILB-R & ANGA IMPROVISATION
In Example 9, play with a stick in right hand. Opentones with the right hand are also played with the stick.
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Notice that Example 8 goes into a double-time intriplets, maintaining the cowbell pattern with both feet.3-2 rumba-clave
DJ GILB-R & ANGA IMPROVISATIONCOWBELL PATTERN IN TRIPLETS
This groove goes into a double-time feel. Maintain thebell pattern with the feet. 3-2 rumba-clave.
DJ GILB-R & ANGA IMPROVISATIONSECOND PART IN DOUBLE-TIME
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MIXING STYLESPILN + FUNK
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Note: Anga plays the congas with a stick in his righthand which also plays a cowbell mounted on a stand onthe right side. The iy is playing a bat rhythm thatcomes from Iyes.
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In addition to the four drum setup, Anga continues thebell pattern between his feet. The bells are mounted ontwo separate bass drum pedals. 2-3 clave.
HOMENAJE A EMILIANO SALVADORUPTEMPO WITH FOUR-DRUM SETUP
The first section of the piece is played with the handson four congas until we get to Example 4 which isplayed with a stick in the right hand. You will notice
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