Berimbau: sao bento grande da regional

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Primary lessons with drills and variations. Also, a new video every Monday breaking down different ideas. With better understanding and technique, you can feel confident about your contributions to the bateria.

At the end, we just want to be able to play music and enjoy.

1 week free

Mestre Muito Tempo

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A quick berimbau tutorial on the toque (rhythm) of Regional. Learn the notes and where it fits with the pandeiro (Tamborine) so you never fall off beat. Other variations are also played near the end.

x - buzz or ti (lightly press the rock on the wire, gourd against your body)

o - open or dom (rock is off the wire, hit under where the rock would be placed. Move the cabaca (gourd) away from your body)

● - closed or dim (rock is pressed firmly on the wire. no buzz should be heard. cabaca away from your body)