Instruments


	Caixas The snare drum can roll as well as providing a regular beat. You need to be quick with the sticks to play this one.

		Tamborim A high-pitched rat-a-tat-tat sound that offers complicated rhythms. These players give the band a whirl of movement.


	AgogoBells These add a musical hint to the thrumming rhythm. With lighter melodies, the bells provide tuneful accompaniment.

		Repeniques A versatile instrument that combines hands and sticks to give a striking sound. You will hear their unique sound cutting between the surdos and the caixas at regular and irregular intervals. Also a popular lead instrument.


		Surdo We use these big drums in two sizes: high (segundo) and low (Primeiro). They are the bass of the rhythms, keeping time, they and their players have a life all of their own.

	Other This section includes a whole range of other percussion e.g. Vibraslap, Chocolho, Ganza, Claves, shekere, Cuica, Pandeiro, Whistles, Triangles, Cow Bells, Bongos, Berimbau, Caxixiand more. They give a great balance to the rhythms adding colour and texture to the great sound.


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