Escola de Samba Gala 2022!

 

SES 2019 sneak peak!

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SES 2018 sneak peak!

 

 

We've received lovely messages from people across the globe.

MASSIVE THANKS!!! MUITO OBRIGADO!!

 

Our past event videos:

 

OUR PLAY BAR TEASER!

 

HERE WE ARE AT ENCONTRO 2015!!

 

 

HERE IS HOW WE MADE NOISE AT PSYFARI 2015!!

 

 

HERE IS HOW WE MADE NOISE AT MARDI GRAS 2015!!

 

Retailers of quality samba gear

Samba World Percussion (Australia)  -  http://www.sambaworldpercussion.com

Kalango (Germany)  -  http://www.kalango.com

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Samba bands around Sydney

Bateria 61 (Sydney City) - http://www.bateria61.com

Samba Ninja (Sydney City)  -  http://www.sambaninja.com

Samba Trombada (Blue Mountains)  -  https://www.facebook.com/sambatrombada/

Sydney Samba (Parramatta)  -  https://www.facebook.com/WesternSydneySamba

Batucada Funk - https://batucadafunk.org/

 

Some of our friends around Australia ..

SaSamba (Adelaide) - http://www.sasamba.com.au

Bloco 3K (Melbourne) - http://bloco3k.com

Raio De Sol (Canberra) - http://www.raiodesol.org

 

.. and the world

G.R.E.S Alegria (Tokyo, Japan) - http://www.gres-alegria.jp

London School of Samba (London, U.K.)  -  http://londonschoolofsamba.co.uk

Zurich School of Samba (Zurich, Switzerland) - https://zurichsamba.com

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The Mangueira style of playing caixa uses alternating double and single notes with accents on the right hand to create a unique sound.

This is a style we use sometimes to change the sound of the samba, or when performing a song such as Exaltacao a Mangueira.

Here is the sticking pattern:

 

R R L R L R R L R L R R L R-- L

 

R = Right stick

R = Right stick accent

R-- = Right stick roll (one stroke buzz roll, or "samba roll")

L = Left stick

The timing of the accents and the roll at the end is also used in other well known samba styles. What sets the Mangueira style apart is the heavy use of the right hand. This creates a new sound that is more than just "accents and non accents". This style may be a little tricky to learn at first but it definitely pays off. The trick is to make sure your right hand alternates with 2 . 1 . 2 . 1 . 2 notes and then the roll, and to make sure you get the accents in the right places on the double notes!

Here is a video demonstrating this style, from very slow to very fast. Try playing along, can you play all the way to the end?

 

 

 

 

Introduction to The World of Rio Carnival

Whether you love to shake your booty or are addicted to the beat of the drums, take your first steps into the colourful world of Rio Carnival percussion and dance with renowned international guests, Nunzio "Moskito" Toscano (ITA) and Clo Mudrik (BR).

Hosted by Sydney's own samba band, Bateria 61, join us for an afternoon of drumming and dancing as we pretend we're sipping on caipirinhas on the streets of Rio.

Session one 1:15pm to 2:45pm (1.5 hrs) - percussion only:
Learn the fundamentals of samba percussion as "bateria" with acclaimed sambista Nunzio "Moskito" Toscano. Learn the basic techniques and interlocking parts to allow you to interact musically with other drummers. Learn to play surdo, caixa and other instruments of the drum section (bateria). *All Brazilian drums are provided.

Session two 3pm to 5pm (2 hrs) - percussion and dance:
Lead by São Paulo native Clo Mudrik, take a trip to the streets of Brazil and dance to the beat of live drums. You won't be able to dance to recorded music after this!

What to bring (recommended):
Bottle of water
Pair of ear plugs or we will provide you cotton wool to protect your hearing

COST:
Drummers - session 1 and 2 $45
Dancers - session 2 only $30
Drummers are welcome to dance for session 2!

For bookings: Contact Bateria61 via FB or contact us

See you all there!

Nunzio Moskito Toscano:

Originally from Italy, Nunzio has spent 6 years traveling back and forth to Brazil to study and work with Beija-Flor, one of the biggest & most famous samba schools in Rio. He has played at numerous events in various cities, run pandeiro workshops, and has studied pandeiro and repique with some of the best teachers in Brazil.

Clo Mudrik:

Clo Mudrik has been researching traditional dance and rhythms since 1981 after years of competitive gymnastics and Laban.

She lived in New Zealand for 10 years and taught Capoeira, Traditional Brazilian Dances and was director of dance for Wellington Batucada. Since 2008 she has produced festivals of Brazilian culture (Live Brazil Festival and Festival Brazil), taught workshops and performed at numerous cultural events. She also has experience in costume making for the Brazealand Band (as part of Brazealand Project) and teaching Circus Skills.