Thread: Any drummers here?

If so, Ive been drumming for 6 years, I did band in highschool for 2 years and did percussion during that time, However i never really played percussion outside highschool by percussion i mean bongos and congos and shit like that, Im interested in buying a pair of bongos to have for late night campfire sessions, but i dont kno what woods are good and or what heads are good for bongos can any other drummers chime in on this and help me out? Im obviously doing my own research as well but as usual its mixed reviews.

I thought a djembe was the instrument of choice for that kind of stuff?

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I have no idea about bongos though. Haha.

I can't play drum's but I'd love to have one of these.

Originally Posted by space.cowboy

I thought a djembe was the instrument of choice for that kind of stuff?

Kind of, You are correct that would be nice, however with bongos u get the option of a high and low.

Originally Posted by Stealthyking

Kind of, You are correct that would be nice, however with bongos u get the option of a high and low.

Dejembe's have the option of high and low, but there is a more drastic difference in the two. Very analogous to a kick and snare combo.

Originally Posted by space.cowboy

Dejembe's have the option of high and low, but there is a more drastic difference in the two. Very analogous to a kick and snare combo.

Yep, and i learned that very fast when i was playing around with them in the store...I always thought bongos woulda been a good choice but after playing on a Dejembe and the sounds u can get from them are incredible i went with the dejembe. Thanks for turning me onto them haha

I drum, currently a drummer in a hard rock band. Never played the bongos or any hand drums though. (I'm not a hippy and I don't smell like trash and excrement)

Good looking women often approach me with, "Aren't you in a band?" It's not a bad pick up line.