Basic Bongo Tones - How to Play Bongos Tutorial

How to play Bongos. Kalani shows you how to play Bongo Tones. These are the basic bongo tones that every beginner should learn. The three techniques in this lesson include: The Edge Tone, The Open Tone, and the Muted edge Tone. You can use the three bongo tones to play the Martillo Pattern, a common rhythm played on the bongos. The professional bongos in the video weigh 5.1 kg or 11.2 lbs. Join our supporters at and get access to exclusive content and monthly drawings for professional instruments. WDC T-Shirts Kalani’s website: Mindfulness Teachings: Kalani is a Professional Percussionist, Orff-Schulwerk Certified Music Educator and Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). He presents classes and workshops all over the world for people of all ages. Books by Kalani: All About Congas: All About Bongos: