Berimbau: Sao Bento Grande de Angola

A quick berimbau tutorial on the toque (rhythm) of São Bento Grande de Angola. Learn the notes and where it fits with the atabaque (drum) so you won’t 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) Berimbau played by muito tempo Shot by Drew Love edited by Muito ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested in learning to play Berimbau and other instruments? Check out 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