If you want to learn how to play bongo drums, there are several ways you can do so. The most obvious way is to take lessons or you can teach yourself the basics. The internet has many resources to help you, especially YouTube and wikiHow.
Here’s a very brief summary on how to play bongos, assuming you have selected the right size and type for you. Sit comfortably on chair with your legs at a ninety degree angle. If you are right handed, place the smaller of the two drums on your left knee. If you’re left handed, place it on your right knee. Put the larger drum on the opposite knee. Turn on some music and using the top one-third of your fingers start tapping out a beat.
