Giovanni Hidalgo – Conga Virtuoso

Giovanni Hidalgo has been described by some artists as touched by the hand of God. Hidalgo has played a major role in shaping the way the world accepts and embraces hand drumming. With legendary percussionists Tito Puente, Armando Peraza, Patato, and teh late Jose Mangual Sr. topping the list of hist most respected fans, his natural talent has brought new respect to Latin rhythms as well as to the rhythms of his birthplace, Puerto Rico. This special video offers a three-part conga masterclass on rhythms, techniques, rudiments and exercises, and singles, doubles, ruffs, and combinations.
For the Intermediate to Advanced players. Warning note that Giovanni is left handed (zurdo or citeog), most patterns will mirror for right handers. Covered are 2-3 v’s 3-2 Clave, using Bass, 2 Tumbadoras, Fast Tempos, Timbales & Bongos (and their patterns), 3 Tumbadoras, Development of Improvisation, Puerto Rico Styles (Jibaro, Cuas/Kata, Plena, Bomba, Xica, Cuembe, 6/8 Juba de Louza, Holandes) and exercises (section 8).

Language: English
Year: 1995
Country: USA
Running time: 1h30m
Quality: DVDRip
Video: XviD 720×480 (1.50:1), 23.976 fps, ~1645 kbps
Audio: 44.100 kHz, MP3, 2 ch, ~192.00 kbps
Booklet: Yes (PDF)
Size: 1.15 Gb

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