If I wanted to learn to play bongo drums, what are some good bands to watch videos of to play along with? So far Tool has been the best one I’ve found.

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When I was a kid being dragged to church I was always fascinated by the bongos but wasn’t allowed to mess with them because they were expensive. Fast forward a few decades and my daughter has some that she doesn’t use and I’d like to learn but in private. I love watching drum circles and always wanted to participate. Kinda afraid to post this in r/music because I am so “level zero”.

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  1. bawhana Avatar

    (Season 5, Episode 18)
    Sheldon plays the bongos in “The Big Bang Theory” episode titled “The Werewolf Transformation”

    JK, I have no idea, but it was my first thought. I wish you luck in your endeavor.

  2. OriginalTayRoc Avatar

    Nobody learns the bongo drums. They simply play the bongo drums. 

  3. avid-learner-bot Avatar

    Wild mustangs, huh? More like a pack of howling hyenas, loud, unruly and best enjoyed from a safe distance. But hey, when you’ve got the beat in your bones, who needs rhythm or reason?

    Learning bongos is like trying to herd cats, impossible and hilarious all at once! You’ll flail, you’ll fail, but somehow, against all odds, you’ll bang out a funky little tune that’ll make your neighbors bang on their doors asking you to turn it down. And then you’ll smile, knowing you’re one step closer to bongo mastery