Tuesdays 5:15–6:15 pm 9/22–12/1 No class 11/24
| Age | Adult |
| Event Type | Class |
| Department | Drums and Percussion, Latin |
| Day | Tue |
| Instructor | Edgardo Cambon |
| Status | inperson event |
Develop greater technique, endurance, rhythmic vocabulary, and improvisational skills on the congas. This class is designed for students who already have experience with basic conga sounds and foundational Afro-Cuban rhythms.
Each class begins with technique exercises and warm-ups, followed by the study of new rhythms and applications. Depending on the overall level of the group, repertoire may include Pilón, Songo, Rumba Columbia, Ñañigo, and other Afro-Cuban rhythmic styles.
Students will explore:
- Further development of conga technique, including double strokes
- Exercises for increasing speed, control, and endurance
- New Afro-Cuban rhythms and multi-drum patterns
- Introduction to soloing and improvisation
- A deeper understanding of clave and its relationship to different rhythms
- Approaches to using congas in funk, rock, pop, and other contemporary styles
- Ensemble playing through guided jams and pre-recorded accompaniment tracks
As an accomplished vocalist as well as a percussionist, Edgardo may also introduce opportunities for students to sing while playing.
Prerequisites
- Knowledge of basic conga sounds and techniques
- Familiarity with the tumbao or marcha for Cuban son
- Familiarity with basic Rumba Guaguancó parts on one and two congas
- Students should have access to two congas for home practice
Congas are available at the school. Depending on enrollment, students may occasionally need to bring one conga so that everyone has access to two drums during class.
Tuesdays 5:15–6:15 pm
9/22–12/1
No class 11/24
Edgardo Cambon, $300
(in-person)
About Edgardo Cambon
Edgardo Cambon is a Uruguayan-born percussionist, vocalist, composer, producer, and bandleader whose professional career began at age nine, singing on public television. He has toured extensively throughout South America, Europe, Africa, and the United States and has been an in-demand performer since 1986.
A longtime LP (Latin Percussion Co.) endorser, Cambon has performed with Chucho Valdés, Eddie Palmieri, Carlos Santana, Pacific Mambo Orchestra, and many others. For 40 years, he has led the salsa band Edgardo & Candela as conguero and lead vocalist, releasing five albums of original music.
His instructional percussion videos have reached thousands of students worldwide, and he has presented workshops at universities throughout the Americas and Europe.