Surdo Guide
This tutorial explains the attributes of different styles of surdos and includes tips on selecting different models and sizes of surdos available from Virada Drums.
Pandeiro Classes Online with Carl Dixon
Virada Drums manager and percussion teacher Carl Dixon will be teaching group pandeiro classes online. A four week session begins March 26. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABB0f6t8p10 Thursdays, 5:30-7pm Mountain time March 26- Samba and choroApril 2 – Samba de Roda and Partido AltoApril 9 – Forro rhythmsApril 16 – Recap and requests These classes will be offered live online with Zoom. You will…
Glossary of samba terminology
Carnaval – Annual celebration throughout Brazil, similar to Mardi Gras in the United States. In Rio de Janeiro, samba school parades occur in the final days of carnaval. Escola de samba (samba school) – Community organization dedicated to samba music and dance. Samba schools compete every year during Carnival. Desfile (parade) – Competitive parade during Carnival. Each samba school parade is comprised of many different elements:…