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Bongos

Instruments / Bongos

Bongos add a bright, chattering layer on top. Keep the martillo steady and save the fills for where they count.

Roadmap

  1. 01

    Finger technique & the two heads

    The macho (high) and hembra (low) heads, and the finger/heel strokes that get a clean sound from each.

  2. 02

    The martillo

    The steady "hammer" pattern that is the bongo's default engine — even and relaxed, it just keeps ticking.

  3. 03

    Fills & accents

    Breaking out of the martillo for accents and answers, then dropping neatly back into it.

Songs you play Bongos on

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