Brazilian Rhythms for the Drumset + CD

Henrique C. De Almeida

An in-depth guide to the origins, cultural context and instruments of the Samba, including authentic patterns and techniques, and supported by two CDs of examples and exercises. One of the most comprehensive books of its kind, Brazilian Rhythms For The Drumset is packed with features including: Hundreds of Samba grooves - A broad range of Samba and Bossa Nova variations, hybrids and sub-genres - Breakdowns of individual percussion parts in a Samba ensemble - How to Samba at the drumkit - Practice tricks and techniques for successful playing - How to use Samba grooves creatively in other styles of music - Orchestrating and embellishing Samba grooves on the drumkit - Using unusual meters.