Gilson de Assis - The Berimbau (book/DVD+CD)

Publisher: Edition Gruber
Language: German, English, Portuguese
Author: Gilson de Assis

This book wants to make the reader aware of how this instrument can be used at various occasions: for making music at home, for accompanying dance classes, for playing in rodas de capoeira or as a solo instrument on stage.

Mastering the berimbau is not an easy task to accomplish. Nevertheless, a strong will and stamina will make you reach this goal. And now: Have fun and enjoy the berimbau!

Contents:
• Posture, technique, exercises, accompaniment 
• Traditional Toques und variations 
• Toques and songs 
• Brazilian and pop rhytms for berimbau 
• Traditional toques in odd meters 
• Toques for 3 berimbaus 
• Compositions for berimbau and additional instruments

• Brazilian Pandeiro
• Brazilian Percussion
• The Berimbau 
• Brazilian Conga Atabaque