GEORGE DELGADO MASTERCLASS
THREE DRUM TUMBAO ESSENTIALS
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A CongaChops Masterclass dedicated to one of the most essential and undertaught skills in conga playing — developing fluid, musical tumbaos on three drums.
Few congueros bring the kind of deep, reliable pocket that earned George Delgado his nickname: Mr. Swing.
A fixture in salsa dura powerhouse Spanish Harlem Orchestra for nearly two decades, George’s credits include Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, and Manny Oquendo y la Libre. In this masterclass, he takes you through his step-by-step approach to playing three drum tumbaos — and how you can develop the consistency, pocket, and swing to groove confidently in any setting.
What you’ll learn
George’s beginnings as a timbalero and his evolution into one of NYC’s most respected congueros
How to approach playing three drums from square one
Essential three drum tumbao patterns and how to apply them musically
Tips and insights from a lifetime alongside Latin music legends
How to develop consistency, pocket, and swing in your conga playing
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Who this Masterclass is for
Beginner, intermediate, and advanced congueros
Players looking to expand from one or two drums to a three drum setup
Anyone who wants to develop deeper pocket, groove, and musical confidence
What’s Included
Over 100 minutes of exclusive video content
George’s complete step-by-step approach to the three drum tumbao
Individual practice videos for each tumbao pattern
Curated playlists of George’s favorite influential records
A playlist of recordings featuring George on percussion
6 bonus videos of George grooving and soloing
Analysis of recordings featuring George with Spanish Harlem Orchestra
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