by Jonathan Gregory (Author)

A Comprehensive Guide to Brazilian Pandeiro is the ultimate technical study for brazilian pandeiro. The book covers a wide range of the essential techniques used to play the pandeiro. It also includes extensive rhythms, stylistic transcriptions of authentic brazilian rhythms, and a brief history about each style. The material is designed to improve skill, help facility and independence on the instrument. It also covers the fundamentals for developing the rhythmic vocabulary that's present on Brazilian music. The book is intended for the literate percussionist, as it encompasses standard percussion notation and traditional musical language. This literary methodical approach serves not only to the aspiring pandeiro player but also to percussion educators in need of didactic material to utilize with their students.