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Tycoon Congas

Tycoon Congas are constructed to provide exceptional durability and unmatched sound. These drums are perfect for any style of music and are great for both studio recordings and live playing. Most models are available in 4 standard sizes - 10", 11", 11 3/4" and 12 1/2".

The conga, or more properly the tumbadora, is a tall, narrow, single-headed Cuban drum with African antecedents. It is thought to be derived from the Makuta drums or similar drums associated with Afro-Cubans of Central African descent. A person who plays conga is called a conguero. Although ultimately derived from African drums made from hollowed logs, the Cuban conga is staved, like a barrel. These drums were probably made from salvaged barrels originally. They are used both in Afro-Caribbean religious music and as the principal instrument in rumba. Congas are now very common in Latin music, including salsa music, merengue music, and Reggaeton, as well as many other forms of American popular music.

Congas, being percussive instruments, do not have to be tuned to any particular note in purely percussive settings. However, when playing with harmonic instruments, they may be tuned to specific notes. Congas are often tuned using the open tone. In general, the particular note will depend on the make, model, and size of the conga drum. The drum should be tuned so that the bass tone resonates, the open tone rings, and the slap pierces through the musical mix. If the tuning is too loose, the bass and slap tones will sound "flabby"; too tight, and the drums will sound unnatural and "pinched." With a single drum, it is easy to tighten the drum until it makes a pleasing sound and then tighten a little more to reach a uniform desired pitch. It is very important to ensure that tuning is uniform around the drumhead, which can be checked by placing one finger pad in the center of the head and tapping the head near the edge above each lug location to detect any change, adjusting as necessary. Uniform tightness will help "let the drum speak."

• Tycoon Signature Classic Natural Congas
• Tycoon Signature Classic Red Congas
• Tycoon Signature Classic Blue Congas
• Tycoon Signature Grand Series Congas
• Tycoon Signature Heritage Series Congas
• Tycoon Master Classic Natural Series Congas
• Tycoon Master Classic Series Red Congas
• Tycoon Master Classic Series Blue Congas
• Tycoon Master Fantasy Siam Series Congas
• Tycoon Master Fantasy Bali Series Congas
• Tycoon Master Fantasy Tiger Series Congas
• Tycoon Master Platinum Fade Series Congas
• Tycoon Master Platinum Tri-Fade Series Congas
• Tycoon Master Platinum Sunrise Fade Series Congas
• Tycoon Master Diamond Series Congas
• Tycoon Master Antique Series Congas
• Tycoon Master Tour Series Congas
• Tycoon Master Handcrafted Original Series Congas
• Tycoon Master Handcrafted Pinstripe Series Congas
• Tycoon Master Grand Series Congas
• Tycoon Concerto Red Pearl Congas
• Tycoon Concerto Red Spectrum Congas
• Tycoon Concerto Blue Spectrum Congas
• Tycoon Concerto Green Spectrum Congas

Portions of this article are licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Conga".

Ethnic Musical Instruments