Congas vs Bongos - What's the Difference?

This video is all about clarifying a few points about bongos vs congas, which are actually called bongo and tumbadoras. But that's for another video. Let's work on the simple question: What's the difference between congas and bongos?

00:00 Intro
00:40 Difference Between Congas and Bongos
01:03 Drum Sizes for Congas and Bongos
02:10 Bongo and Conga Sounds
02:47 Technique Differences
03:41 Origins of Bongo and Congas
04:17 Bongo and Conga Patterns

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[Alexlamb]

The conga explosion graphic was next level

[gerikepler]

Very interesting and informative. The clear explanation will help me enjoy the different sounds. Thank you.

[RockStarOscarStern]

There are Triple Bongos too which the 3rd Bongo is what we call the Bebe Quinto, (the Fifth pitched Baby) cause it's the son/daughter of the mom & dad.

[vitmedia]

Really excellent information, thank you. My only suggestion would be to have more of the instruments being played solo, particularly on the sounds and patterns sections. That didn't stop my enjoyment in the slightest, though.

[aranadjproducer]

It was very helpful 4 understand that difference. thank you!!!

[rickytumpalh.tambunan]

Thanks Kevin, I really appreciate your video work, I am always glad to see your video... 👍

[shineisle]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us Sir
🙏❤🌹

[subhankarsardar]

Quinto and Tumba is okay but another one isn't conga.. it's called a Tres Dos or Tres Golpes, a part or a kit of whole set of conga! Tumba is also known as a Tumbador or Salidor!

[bernardok]

may i ask?
what type of music is the bg music?

[RockStarOscarStern]

Congas are basically Bass-Baritone Bongos

[akrzton]

Light and dark plums, closed and open toe flat or high-heeled dress shoes are other differences between these 2 sexy types of drums 🪘.

[normlor]

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE...IT'S THE SAME AS A TUBA AND A PICCOLO!!