Here you have the first of Giovanni’s songs, with Josep M. Kitflus (piano) and Carles Benavent (bass,) in 7/8. In these songs he shows you how to practically apply his concept on Congas in patterns as well as in solos.   Commentary: Now, a new song

Here you have the third of Giovanni’s songs with Josep M. Kitflus (piano) and Carles Benavent (bass). In this case, the master Giovanni uses a Flamenco pattern (Bulería) to show you how to apply practically his concept on Congas.   Commentary: Now,

The fifth of these solos on what the great master Giovanni calls the “Next Fronteer.” He demonstrates the level he has reached thanks to the knowledge and experiences lived during all these years. It is very interesting to see how Giovanni applies

The second of these solos on what the great master Giovanni calls the “Next Fronteer”. He demonstrates the level he has reached thanks to the knowledge and experiences lived during all these years. It is very interesting to see how Giovanni applies

The third of these solos on what the great master Giovanni calls the “Next Fronteer”. He demonstrates the level he has reached thanks to the knowledge and experiences lived during all these years. It is very interesting to see how Giovanni applies

The fourth of these solos on what the great master Giovanni calls the “Next Fronteer”. He demonstrates the level he has reached thanks to the knowledge and experiences lived during all these years. It is very interesting to see how Giovanni applies

In this solo – demo played by Giovanni, he demonstrates the importance of mastering all of these exercises very well in order to master the language. It is a good idea to take a look at the previous exercises on the Plena to understand how this great mas

In this solo-demo played by Giovanni Hidalgo in the “A Caballo” pattern, he demonstrates the importance of mastering all of these exercises very well in order to gain control of the language. It is a good idea to watch the previous exercises on thi

A second variation of the Oriza pattern, called “al revés” or “reversed”, a 4/4 pattern formed on 4 bars. Giovanni shows you some variations with Bass, Slap, Finger and Open beats on the Conga and the Tumbadora.   Commentary: And

A third variation of the Afro in 12/8. Here you can observe how for Giovanni, the placement of the hands is very important in order to master comfortably any pattern.   Commentary: Another style on Afro, that this great, great gentleman, this great father