A solid and extremely valuable guide to applying traditional Brazilian rhythms to drumset. It delves into the complexities of Brazilian rhythms and also helps explain the background and influences of the rich musical history of Brazil. Includes samba, partito alto, bossa nova, baiao, caterete, maracatu, marcha, and frevo.

Accompanying compact disc includes rhythmic examples from each section of the book.

Percussion instruments, rhythms, and performance techniques of the Brazilian samba ensemble.

(Videos). In this exciting video from Hal Leonard, respected percussionist, clinician and educator Maria Martinez reveals her revolutionary studies for Brazilian drumset coordination. She covers: bossa nova, samba, partido alto and baiao styles; beats such as 4/4 Bossa Nova, 2/2 Samba, plus 3/4 and 7/4 examples of both; and rhythmic phrases and studies including coordination, improvisation, feel and more! The video also features live band performances, hand percussion demos, and a helpful booklet. Approximately 60 minutes.

If you play the drums, percussion, bass, guitar, or keyboard, and are interested in Brazilian rhythms, this book is for you! You will learn how to translate the main percussion rhythms which are typical for Brazilian music styles, into your instrument. You will also learn how to interact with fellow musicians, avoiding unnecessary repetition and adding transparency to the rhythm section. The book contains brief explanations of jargons, history, and styles, and also provides useful information on what to hear, what to read, and how to find sheet music, among other useful tips.

This book is based on performances and transcriptions from the DCI music videos Herlin Riley: Ragtime & beyond, and Johnny Vidacovich: Street beats modern applications. Additional interviews and essays on: Baby Dodds, Vernel Fournier, Ed Blackwell, James Black and Freddie Kohlman, Smokey Johnson, David Lee, and bassist Bill Huntington.