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Exotic Sounds Of Brazilian Drum Kit?

Innovative. Exotic. Eccentric. Bold. There aren’t enough words in existence to describe the improvisational brilliance of Brazilian drums. It’s built out of an ever-evolving, eccentric, exotic array of percussive instruments. Over generations, they’ve been freely and easily borrowed from Africa, Europe, and Brazil’s indigenous peoples. Perhaps you’re anxious to learn but are unable to dedicate your life to studying local musicians in the backstreet bars of Bahia, the clubs in downtown Sao Paulo and the chaotically colourful avenidas of Rio at carnival time. With vast regions and 26 states all contributing uniquely to the country’s national groove it may seem overwhelming to digest all of the rhythmic nuances and subtle techniques needed to complete your Brazilian beats repertoire.

Capturing This Unique Sound Requires Expert Guidance

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Complex Brazilian Drumming Patterns

The Brazilian drumkit incorporates the Pandeiro, the Caixa, the Agogo, the Tamborim, the Repinique, the Ganza and the Surdo. It can seem overwhelming – even to the most hardened adventurers in the world of world music. But let Cyro introduce to the tools of his trade and talk you through the carefully notated slo-mo basics, and suddenly it’ll all begin to click. And when that happens, it doesn’t matter what piece of kit, what technique, or what name it goes under, you’ll find yourself fully fluent in the drumkit’s language.

Next up – let Cyro show you how to add a personal twist to create startling new beats that neither you – nor anyone else – has ever experienced before.