Conga كونغا
A 4/4 darbuka study with a bass-and-rim exchange followed by an open ending. Count the remaining space before the first Dum returns. [1]Port Said University · Rhythmic writing in Omar Khairat and Yasser Abdel Rahman (Arabic PDF)pssrj.journals.ekb.eg
Hear the shape of the rhythm.
BASIC PATTERNThe reference’s Conga groove, arranged for the percussion ensemble. Dum on 1 and 3, rim responses between, and a full beat of space at the end.
Names & context
- Arabic name
- كونغا
- Arabic alternatives
- كونجا
- Other names & spellings
- Konga
Egyptian music researchers use “Conga” for a variation on the four-beat Duwik rhythm in their analysis of Yasser Abdel Rahman’s music. [1]Port Said University · Rhythmic writing in Omar Khairat and Yasser Abdel Rahman (Arabic PDF)pssrj.journals.ekb.eg
Video tutorials
Watch tutorialConga Masri: the darbuka groove
Bassem Ramadan Soliman · Spanish · Beginner lesson
Watch & try. Chapter 18 of Bassem’s Spanish course teaches Conga Masri on darbuka. This is the rhythm family in the app, rather than a lesson on the conga instrument.
باسم رمضان سليمان Bassem Ramadan Soliman · Capítulo 18 Rítmo "Conga Masri"