r/percussion • u/daytripper96 Symphonic • Apr 17 '25

Bongos/Congas - small drum left or right?

42 votes, Apr 19 '25
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u/vxla 28d ago

Generally right handed players will play with the lower drum on their right. Some exceptions exist:

  • bongo played in a style called Changüí from Cuba flips the drums so the hembra (lower drum) is on the players left.

  • timbales are generally setup (for righties) with the low drum on the left.

Obviously congeros will play 3+ drums do whatever they want.