How to play Bongos. Kalani shows you how to play Bongo Tones. These are the basic bongo tones that every beginner should learn. The three techniques in this lesson include: The Edge Tone, The Open Tone, and the Muted edge Tone. You can use the three bongo tones to play the Martillo Pattern, a common rhythm played on the bongos. The professional bongos in the video weigh 5.1 kg or 11.2 lbs.
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