Disco Conga Patterns from TSOP by MFSB

Disco music developed in the early 1970s in places like Philadelphia where the soul music scene was very active. This video looks at the conga patterns on TSOP by MFSB, which is a band that is often credited with coming up with the disco beat.

The video drum lesson includes three patterns based on two percussion parts played on congas and bongos. The examples breakdown the conga and bongo parts individually and together.

00:00 Introduction
00:58 The Philadelphia Sound Disco Groove
02:14 Disco Conga Pattern Example 1
03:24 Disco Conga Pattern Example 2
04:10 Disco Bongo and Congas Together 1
05:30 Disco Bongo and Congas Together 2
06:04 Disco Bongo (only) Pattern Example

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