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What are the different types of conga drum?
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January 17, 2008 3:48AM
There are (4) The Conga @ 11-3/4"dia. The Quinto @ 11"dia. The Tumba @ 12-1/2"dia. and with only a few manufactures The Requinto @ 9-3/4"dia., The common height for all drums is 28"-30". the drum stands are designed for standing or sitting.
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Your asking, how was, as opposed to, how did, in that sense here
are soe sites on Conga Drums and Conga like Drums.
Although ultimately derived from African drums made from
hollowed logs, the Cuban conga is staved, like a barrel. These
drums were probably made from salvaged barrels originally.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conga
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drum
The conga drum originates from Africa. The name conga is
probably derived from the name of it's homeland, the Congolaise of
Africa. Nonetheless, the Conga is also called the Tumbadora
http://www.artdrum.com/HISTORY_OF_CONGA_DRUMS.htm
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