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| Atabaque, The Brazilian
Conga |
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| German, English, Spanish |
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| Contents: Samba
de Caboclo /Congo /Ijexá / Barravento /Tambor de
Crioula, Jongo, Batuque Paulista, Carimbó, Samba
de Roda, Bandas de Congo, Toques of Maculelê and
Capoeira /Rhythms and stiles adapted to the Conga –
Samba Partido-Alto, Opanijé, Calango, Baião,
Xote, Frevo, Maracatu de Baque Virado and Samba Reggae
/Timbau in the Blocos Afro – Intros and Grooves
/"Modern" rhythms – Samba-Funk, Drum'n'bass,
Funk (US & Rio de Janeiro), Trip-Hop /Odd rhythms
/Coordination exercises for 2 and 3 Congas / Duets and
Quartets for Congas with Agogô and Surdo accompaniment |
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From the Foreword
. . . This instructional book, which is designed for beginners
as well as for professionals, does not only present traditional
rhythms to be played on the Brazilian atabaque and its
related instruments (Candongueiro, Tambú, Crivador,
Timbau etc.) but also "modern" rhythms such
as funk, trip-hop and other popular music rhythms which
are presently en vogue in Brazilian music.
Furthermore, you will find versions for one, two or three
congas (played by one single musician), various duets
(sometimes with other instruments such as the Surdo and
Agogô as accompanying instruments) and chapters
on independent exercises and odd rhythms.
To simplify the understanding of the rhythms and the
exercises, a CD is included . . . |
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| Brazilian Percussion |
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| German, English, Japanese |
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| Contents: Samba
Schools in Rio de Janeiro/ Samba-Reggae in Bahia/ Maracatu
de Baque Virado in Pernambuco/ Rhythms for Atabaque/ Berimbau
rhythms (toques)/ Rhythms from the Northeast/ Bumba-meu-boi
in Maranhão/ Exercises for Coordination and Independence,
etc. |
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From the Foreword
This book on Brazilian percussion presents a selection
of my current research – based on experience in the
field as well as study of the literature. It gives insight
into the rich musical and cultural history of the Brazilian
people and also reflects my personal and professional
experience over many years as a percussionist . . .
Most of the rhythms introduced here are so-called Afro-Brazilian
rhythms (Chapters 1–5). They developed exclusively
in Brazil, while maintaining their strong African roots.
The other rhythms (Chapters 6 and 7) have clear European
origins, yet are strongly imbued with unmistakable African
elements . . .
The teaching method has 141 pages and many photographs. |
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Excerpt from Chapter
2 – "Samba-Reggae in Bahia"
In the beginning of the 1970s, inspired by the "black
soul" wave (The Jackson Five and James Brown, among
others) in North America, young black Brazilians also
began to invent new ways of demonstrating "black
awareness" through hair style, clothing, dance
and of course music. This movement called negritude
developed with the greatest intensity in Salvador, the
capital of Bahia, especially in the district of Liberdade
on the outskirts of the city.
With the founding of the bloco-afro Ilê-Aiyê
(bloco = Carnaval group) black Brazilians developed
a new consciousness on the political, musical and social-cultural
level. The blocos, which arose directly out of
the social reality of Bahia, made it their goal to rediscover
the values of the black race and Afro-Brazilian culture
and to integrate them anew. The name "Ilê-Aiyê"
stems from Yorubá (an African language) and means
"House of Life", strikingly reflecting the
spirit of negritude . . . |
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Press review to "BRAZILIAN CONGA"
"An extraordinary book dedicated to the rich fund
of a traditional drum, linking the ethnological context
to the world of modern music ... High standard, competent,
challenging."
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Press review to "BRAZILIAN PERCUSSION"
"This teaching method was written with love for detail
and accuracy . . . To be strongly recommended, not only
for the directors but also for the players in samba groups."
Percussion Newsletter "This
book gives broad information on the subject, without
being too specific . . . Those, who are interested in
authentic Brazilian percussion, will learn a lot of
interesting things."
Drums and Percussion
"'Brazilian Percussion' is a serious textbook
filled with concentrated contents which in a very practical
way stimulate the appetite for the diversity of the
essential styles of the Afro-Brazilian groove culture.
Very recommendable."
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