a compound time signature with twelve quavers in a bar; these quavers are in four groups of three

when each beat of the bar is divided into three quavers rather than two (simple time)

a note that lasts for half of a beat, also referred to as an 8th

where the drummer plays both hands together, one just slightly before the main, louder note

12/8 Samba Example - Audio

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4/4 Quavers - Audio

12/8 Quavers - Audio

Swing Quavers - Audio

Ganzá Simple - Video

Repinique - Video

Surdo Marcacao (Bass) - Video

Surdo Resposta (Mid) - Video

Surdo Cortador (High) - Video

Caixa - Video

Tamborim - Video

Agogo Bells - Video

Intro Break (high instruments) - Audio

Intro Break (low instruments) - Audio

Intro Break (clap along) - Audio

Middle Break (high instruments) - Audio

Middle Break (low instruments) - Audio

Middle Break (clap along) - Audio

End Break - Audio

Check a

Check b

Check c

Caixa Advanced - Video

Ganzá Advanced - Video

Performing a samba in 12/8

Music

Instruments and rhythms in samba

Performing a samba reggae

Composing in a samba style

Pupils are introduced to samba drumming, performing as an ensemble and developing their understanding of drum technique, the structure and musical conventions of the music, how rhythm and tempo are used to create excitement and the culture connected with the music.

Samba music

Striking a drum in the middle, towards the edge or on the rim, slightly changes the ...

play two hands on the drum at exactly the same time

Play two hands almost at the same time, but the second note is louder

What is a flam (represented by ‘F’ in the notation)?

A semiquaver is a note that lasts for a __________ of a beat.

Match the elements of music with their correct meaning.

Many different rhythms that fit together create a {{}}.

A short, distinct rhythm that interrupts the main groove is called a {{}}.

Performing a samba in 12/8

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