2025 Adelaide Encontro Set
8x 3a only (choreo with crossed arms in front of the chest)
12x with caixa (choreo with arms crossed above the head)
Rabbit intro (Surdictionary)
Thalita tam break 1 x2
break5 + Chamada
Repi solo
Adelaide Encontro info page
https://adelaidesambaencontro.info/
Part 1 - B61 Esquenta Set
Leo entrance
Break 2 (NOTE: Choc is slightly different and there is a choreo for tam and choc!)
Explosao (a cut from SES 2024)
Salgueiro Intro (NOTE: tam is slightly different)
Part 2 - B61 + Passista Set
Thalita tam break 1 x2
break5 + Chamada
Nat break x2
B61 (short version)
[Choreo]
Bateriiiia
Everyone turns 180° to the right. Only the director says Bateria
Sesenta e um um um um
Everyone responds while turning 180° to the left back to the front position
Tacalaca ta
Everyone leans to the right
Tacalaca ta
Everyone leans to the left
Tacalaca ta
Everyone leans to the right
Ta ta ta (only tams)
Everyone leans to the left
Tacalaca ta
Everyone leans to the right
Tacalaca ta
Everyone leans to the left
Tacalaca ta
Everyone leans to the right and finishes in a dab dance move pointing up left
Part 3 - Enredos (carnaval songs)
Salgueiro 2014 - GAIA
Saulguiero ensaio tecnico video
B61 Studio Rehearsal November 2024
Breaks / Paradinhas
Coracão [MP3] | Tamborims | Surdos parts 1-2 | Surdos parts 1-2-3 | Caixa and Chocalho
Desenho video Tamborim | Chocalho
Unidos do Viradouro 1997 - Trevas! Luz! a Explosão do Universo
B61 Studio Rehearsal November 2024
Salguiro 2016 - A Ópera Dos Malandros
B61 Studio Rehearsal November 2024
A break is any stop or change in the rhythm of the band. breaks are used to build excitement or to signal a change in the music.
The list of breaks that we play is always evolving as new breaks are born and old ones are retired, although some old favourites just keep on going.
Some breaks, like the turnaround, are common to all bands that play samba. Some are variations of other bands' breaks and some are original.
Most breaks run for a set length, and many samba breaks start with a turnaround, but some are also led in either by a count from the director or a call on the Repinique.
Some breaks are actually a change into a different rhythm which can go for any length of time - eg. 6/8, Afoxe and Funk.
How to Play Breaks
Each break is normally signalled by the director of the band using hand gestures and by blowing on a whistle for attention.
When a break is signalled, it's not an indication that you must start playing the break immediately. It's just a signal of what change is about to occur.
It can take a while for the director to communicate the break signal to the entire band, this is why you must just keep playing and wait for the director to signal when to start the break.
The start signal from the director can be many things - a simple hand gesture, a count using the fingers, arms, voice or whistle, or a lead call with the repinique.
Break Videos
Breaks change frequently, so the easiest way to record and learn them is through videos.
For lists of the breaks we currently play for each rhythm, please check the Repertoire page in this section.
ESSENTIALS is not about learning breaks or advanced techniques.
Essentials is about the building blocks that make the rhythms we play. Mastering these patterns is essential to playing the B61 rhythms and songs.
Welcome to the Practice Pad.
Here you will find a collection of tutorial videos, practice exercises, simple transcripts and most importantly, B61 Repertoire (check them on the menu on the left panel).
If you're just starting out on an instrument, check out the basic practice exercises. If you're an experienced player, you'll be able to find how we play our rhythms, breaks and songs on the repertoire page.
This section will continue to grow over time. If you can't find what you need, then let us know in the studio :)
