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Percussion Basics: Playing Congas in 4/4 Time

Congas can add extra interest and depth in ensemble music while also providing a steady beat to keep the ensemble together. In this CLEF Life video, Brian Malone demonstrates some basic techniques for playing congas in liturgical music, including specific options for playing congas in 4/4 time.

Brian Malone is one of the most in-demand percussionists and educators in the Midwest. He has been at All Saints Catholic Church for more than 17 years and is a regular performer with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra.

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