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These are patterns traditionally played on the shells of timbales or bamboo ("palito" meaning little sticks). On a drum set, these are often played on the ride cymbal or the rim of the floor tom.

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The best is a combination of:

: Use the kick drum and lower toms to replicate the conga’s bass and open tones.