Play Congas Now approaches conga playing in a very user-friendly way and is a must for all students who wish to learn the basic styles, patterns and techniques from world-renowned artist/teacher Richie Gajate-Garcia. The package contains two CDs with Richie performing all exercises and has play-along tracks to practice with. Styles include Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, pop/rock, funk, and R&B, along with a section on school jazz band use. A complete study of the conga!

• A Brief History
• Additional Credits
• Conga Drum Pattern
• Conga Sizes
• Drum Set And Congas
• Independance Exercises
• Introduction
• Let's Get Started
• Mis Tres Hijos Play-along
• Notation Key
• Note And Rest Values
• Playing Positions: Sitting And Standing
• Pop, Rock, R&b, And Funk
• Preliminary Exercises
• Sound Developing Exercises
• The Clave
• The High School Band
• Tuning