Kelly Ralston
This channel is primarily for me to share ideas and exercises with my students. I've made it public because some people other than my students might find some of the material interesting. I hope you can also benefit from these short videos!
I work with kids from elementary school age throughout high school. My goal here on my own YouTube channel is to provide additional instructional aids for them and also make them available to anyone interested in expanding his or her own knowledge.
Please feel free to subscribe and look for updates!
A special thanks goes to my great mentor and friend, Edgardo Cambon. His instruction and friendship have been invaluable. Look for his videos on YouTube under Dance Papi.
Currently I play LP Classic model congas, LP Tito Puente model timbales and jam block, JCR campana, cha cha and bongo bells. I also play DW Collectors drums as well as Gretsch and Pacific Drums by DW. My cymbals are all Zildjians.
Sing Sing Sing with the Albany Jazz Band
Vinyl Life concert promo
Vinyl Life Promo performing I Wish
Vinyl Life Promo for Experience This
Albany COVIDchella VIII March 27, 2022
Cascara for drums and timbales
Conga warmups #3 (Super Quick Hits #3)
Conga Warmup #2 (Super Quick Hits#2)
Conga Warmup #1 (Super Quick Hits #1)
Quick Hits #7 Bongo Martillo
Basic Songo for Congas (Quick Hits #6)
A More Progressive Tumbao (Quick Hits #5)
A Slappier Tumbao (Quick Hits #4)
Two Drum Tumbao for Congas (Quick Hits #3)
One Drum Tumbao for Conga (Quick Hits #2)
Tumbao Lick for Congas (Quick Hits #1)
Paradiddle Practice Routine
The 7 most common conga sounds
One-handed Tumbao with a modified Cascara
Timbale rhythm break intro for Anabacoa by Pio Leiva
Another Paradiddle-diddle exercise for congas
Paradiddle-diddle Fill for Congas