Part 1 of a series on playing percussion in a contemporary gospel feel. In the first couple sessions I will mainly be explaining playing on congas. After that we will go into shakers, chimes, rattlers, etc. The next series after this will be CCM Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe and also check out williamjohnsonmusic.com and heartbeatf…

This is an excerpt from the Percussion Instruction DVD Volume 1; Learning Congasעל ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

Continuation of playing shakers & rattlers/ ambient percussion www.williamjohnsonmusic.comעל ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

In this episode we introduce ideas playing with shakers & rattlersעל ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

In this episode we go over doubles on the congasעל ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

In this episode we explore different ways to play the cajon. Please note that some cajons are built differently. On many cajons you can also play the sides to achieve the high pitch pop as well. This is the first part of the cajon seriesעל ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

Continuation in shakers and congas podcast with practice pads. Also check out podcast in itunes under "percussion instruction"על ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

In this episode we will be explaining how to incorporate shakers into your playing (with congas). I am using three conga practice pads made of wood. This is a great way to practice when noise is an issue. We will be moving a little in reverse since the episode will actually be part 1. For now explore and study the exercises given in this episode. Q…

The KJ and Will show!... Just kidding everyone. ; Last week I had the privilege of rehearsing with KJ Scriven for a worship concert in Florence South Carolina. This is an original song KJ wrote that we only performed once together. We only rehearsed the song together once before we shot this video. KJ is one of those artists you have to pay close a…

This is the first part of a new series where I will be uploading videos of playing with other instrumentation to show some ideas of how to apply the congas, cajon, djembe, shakers, etc. to modern styles and genres of music. Notice here towards the end that I use a "tumbao" shortly to show how Latin or other actual patterns can be applied to contemp…

Multi-Cultural worship concert featuring percussion and music from around the world. Award winning percussionist Luis Conte & Lou Santiago Jr., Phil Routszong and Unveil, Trinity Takeover (Latin Dance & Reggaeton artists) and more...Find out more about the event and purchase tickets at ;http://www.itickets.com/events/245207/Fayetteville_NC/Heartbea…

In this episode we continue to explore rudiments on congas and how they can be used. This is part 1 in a series and we will go more into the clave, contemporary worship and Gospel settings/ styles, as well as improvisation using different rudiments.על ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

Heartbeat for Worship DVD available Friday May 28, 2010For those of you who can we are asking if you can share this video. Thank you and God bless you!על ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

In this episode we are continuing to explore stick control techniques and basic rudiment exercises.על ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

In this episode we explore some rudiments and exercises to develop technique and hand control.על ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

In this episode we will be exploring the concept of stick control and further instruction of the open slap. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Also please feel free to ask questions and leave a comment!על ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

In this episode we continue to explore the possibilities of providing melodies upon the congas and how to improvise using a reference point to come back to the melody.על ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

This solo is designed to derive ideas for improvisation upon the congas. I hope you enjoy and don't forget to subscribe.על ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

In this episode I am introducing a new episode to the podcast. The Ghatam is a clay pot from India with beautiful tones.על ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

This episode is a conga solo designed to help implement some of the ideas that were discussed in the rhythmic concepts. I hope it helps and everyone enjoys.על ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

Second part of Rythmic Concepts on the congas. Exploring the triplet, five stroke rolls and accents...על ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

in this podcast we explore some of the melodic ideas of playing on the congas and specific movements such as the five stroke roll and triplets. The tumbao however is found however in 4/4 just as often as in songs in 6. Thanks for watching!על ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

In this episode we introduce ways to be creative in your playing and worship, as well as incorporating traditional styles in other settings. Thank you for viewing!על ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

Episode two of tuning the congas. In this episode we will be going over how to tune your congas. We will begin from the very basics and then further develop more complex techniques in coming episodes. thank you for viewing. Please visit the blog on my site at www.heartbeatforworship.com and leave any comments or questions you may have. Also please …

In this episode we will be going over how to tune your congas. We will begin from the very basics and then further develop more complex techniques in coming episodes. thank you for viewing. Please visit the blog on my site at www.heartbeatforworship.com and leave any comments or questions you may have. Also please subscribe to our email list so tha…

In this episode we explore the slap tone on the congas and include the "muff".על ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

Part two of the "slap" technique on the congas. In this lesson we will explore further the slap technique of hand drumming as it pertains to the congas. More specifically we will be explaining the open slap tone. Victor VillaFania will be with us in this episode and the next several ones to come. He is a tremendous percussionist and very humble. So…

In this podcast we will introduce the "heel toe" and go over a couple exercises to develop it. Please feel free to post questions on the blog. You can also go to www.heartbeatforworship.com for additional resources and information. The new website is currently being upgraded and will be ready in June. We do encourage you to subscribe to our podcast…

*This is a shorter version and will download faster. In this episode we will go over the slap tone on the congas. We will also go over a couple of exercises to develop the technique further. Thank you everyone for your patience in waiting for this podcast. We will do our best to upload future episodes more frequently. Please visit my blog and post …

In this episode we will go over the slap tone on the congas. We will also go over a couple of exercises to develop the technique further. Thank you everyone for your patience in waiting for this podcast. We will do our best to upload future episodes more frequently. Please visit my blog and post any questions you may have. You can go to www.heartbe…

In this episode we will be going over a couple exercises to develop good technique on the congas. Thanks to everyone who has waited patiently.על ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

In this episode we continue with the closed tones. It is basic but presents instructionon how to produce a good "closed" note on the conga drum. In future episodes we will expound on this tone further as well as exercises to develop the note. Thank you for viewing and as always, God bless you!http://heartbeatforworship.com…

In this episode we continue with the closed tones. It is basic but presents instructionon how to produce a good "closed" note on the conga drum. In future episodes we will expound on this tone further as well as exercises to develop the note. Thank you for viewing and as always, God bless you!על ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com

Learn about history, tuning and basic strokes of the congas. This is part one of the conga introduction with percussionist William Johnson. Find out more at www.heartbeatforworship.comעל ידי william@heartbeatforworship.com