How Do You Play Muff Sounds On The Conga Drum?
The conga drum is a single drum, tall and narrow and of African origin. It is one of the more basic percussion instruments, but can achieve a surprising array of sounds. These sounds are produced by playing the conga drum in a variety of styles: tone, muff, slap and bass. To play the muff sound the drum is muted. It is fairly easy to learn how to play muff sounds on the conga drum, but can take a while to master. Once you do, however, you will be one step closer to being a great “conguero”, one who plays the conga. Line up your fingers along the edge of the conga drum. Lift your fingers up off the drum by rotating your wrist upward. Strike the edge of the conga drum with your fingers by rotating your wrist downward. Allow your fingers to press into the conga drum as you strike it. This will mute the drum to some extent, producing a muff sound. Practice playing muff sounds on the conga drum until you have perfected it.
