Samba Bateria Course - with Brazilian Master Drummer Carlos Ferreira
Event description
8 week Samba Bateria Course
with Brazilian Master Drummer Carlos Ferreira
Wednesday Nights 7pm,
Commencing September 21st, and running every Wednesday evening until November 9th. Please note, the $250 enrollment fee covers the full 8 weeks.
Join us for a hands on experience in learning MARCAÇÃO (1st, 2nd, 3rd), REPIQUE, CAIXA, TAMBORIM, CHOCALHO, AGOGO, RECO-RECO
A “Bateria” is the percussion section of a Samba School. In Carlos’ hometown,
Rio de Janeiro, there are often up to 300 percussionists playing in one Bateria!
Course participants will learn to play a range of Brazilian Percussion rhythms, build their
knowledge of musical forms and master drumming techniques in a fun Bateria
environment led by Mestre Carlos.
Classes are suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced.
Genuine Brazilian instruments provided or BYO : (SURDO + strap+ beater), (REPIQUE + strap + drumstick), (CAIXA + strap + drumsticks), (TAMBORIM + beater), CHOCALHO, AGOGO or RECO-RECO)]
Please be advised that we need a minimum of 10 participants to go ahead, refunds will be issued if we do not meet that quota.