Crá Rosa - "Origins" (Bahia Percussion II)

Studio demo of afrobrazilian and cuban percussion by Crá Rosa.

Samba-reggae demo

Samba-reggae demo by Niclas Schmied, playing surdos, repinique, caixa, tamborim, reco-reco, agogo, ganza and timba.

Crá Rosa - Bahía percussion

Studio demo of afrobrazilian percussion by Crá Rosa.

Pearl Brazilian percussion instruments

Pearl Brazilian Percussion captures the sound and excitement of traditional Samba drums while offering Pearl innovations and versatility. The 10 unique Brazilian Percussion instruments can easily be added to your kit to augment your sonic capabilities and add a distinct sound to your ensemble or solo playing.

Heavy samba percussion instruments description

Questions regarding Samba instruments have been a constant since we started to write about the Brazilian Carnaval.

Surdo - Purchase advice

Tips and information to keep in mind when buying a surdo: height, diameter, material... All you should know before buy your instrument.

Brazilian Percussion - Ensemble Jam

Pearl Percussionist Rafael Pereira demonstrates the new Brazilian line of instruments.

Meinl Samba Series Percussion

Meinl offers staggering choices for drummers and percussionists and its attention to detail is highly lauded. Brazilian samba instruments are, by their nature, hugely diverse and traditionally have been produced from a great many materials.

Samba reggae score

Samba reggae rhythm in a simple score, with 5 surdo voices (fundo 1, fundo 2, martelo, virada 1 and virada 2), caixa, repinique and repinique variation.

Tips for surdo players

Small guide with tips for surdo players, including avoid injuries, tuning, choose drumheads and mallets...

Brazilian percussion instruments

Overview about percussion instruments usually used in some styles of brazilian music, like samba batucada, samba-reggae, pagode...