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Foreword Ed Roscetti and Maria Martinez have come up with a truly unique concept bringing together educators, students, professional s, and hobbyists of all ages with their "World Beat Rhythms Beyond the Drum Circle" book/CD series. The books are easy to follow and each chapter is self-contained with instrument photos, rhythm indexes, grooves, and percussion scores. They make the learn ing process fun and enjoyable. Ed and Maria's approach helps to increase your rhythmic vocabulary, develop auth enticity, and open the door for you r own musical creativity. It's appropriate for mu sicians of all leve ls who play any instrument, as well as drummers and percussionists. This book/CD se ries is a great asset to all music educators and band directors to get their orchestras, band ensembles, and students of all ages grooving together. I highly recommend this series to all music educators, students, professionals, and hobbyists. Joe Porcaro
About the Authors MARIA MARTINEZ, original ly from Camaguey, Cuba and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a respected drummer, percussionist, clinician, and educator now living and working in Los Angeles since 1981. She is the author of several educational publications, including Instant Guide to Drum Grooves (book/C D package), Brazilian Coordination for Drumset, and Afro-Cuban Coordination for Drumset (video and book/CD packages), all published by Hal Leonard.
Maria is a contributing author for Modern Drummer, Percussive Notes, Drum Magazine, Latin Percussion Educational Newsletter, and Drum Instructors Only Newsletter. She is co-founder and author of the "World Beat Rhyth ms (WBR) Beyond the Drum Circle" Workshop Series and the WBR Beyond the Drum Circle book/CD series, including WBR- Brazil, WBR-Africa , and WBR-Cuba (2003 Hal Leonard). She has taught master classes, conducted clinics, and played at events such as PASIC (Percussive Arts Society International Convention) , NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants), and TCAP (The California Arts Project) among others. Martinez pursues an active free-lance career, having performed and shared both stage and studio with such artists as Barry White , EI Chicano, Rita Coolidge, Nel Carter, Angela Bofill, Klymaxx, Emmanuel , Joh nny Paycheck, and Trini Lopez among others. Her television and recording appearances include The Late Show, The Drew Carey Show, Dukes of Hazzard, Soul Train, Desde Hollywood (Univision). No Borders (C D) , and others. Maria endorses Paiste Cymbals, Regal Tip Sticks, Latin Percussion , Pearl Drums, Remo Heads, E-Pad Company, and Rhythm Tech . Professional Affiliations: American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Percussive Arts Society (PAS) ED ROSCETTI , originally from Niagara Falls, New York, is a drummer, composer, educator, author, and clin ician now living and working in Los Angeles since 1979. His critical ly praised Hal Leonard book/CD, Drummers Guide to Odd Meters, was chosen as the number two method book in Drum Magazine's 2001 readers poll. His Blues Drumming book/CD package (2002 Hal Leonard) earned the review, "If you can't play the Blues after using this book, you should be bl ue:' - Terri O'Mahoney, Percussive Notes. Ed's most recen tly released publication is Funk & Hip Hop Grooves for Drums (book/CD package, 2003 Hal Leonard) . He's a contributing author for Modern Drummer magazine and curriculum author at Musicians Institute (PIT). Ed is also co-founder and author of the "World Beat Rhythms (WBR) Beyond the Drum Circle" Workshop Series and the WBR Beyond the Drum Circle book/CD series.
Playing, composing, and/or arrangi ng credits include Saturday Night Live, General Hospital, Santa Barbara, Sunset Beach, Knight Rider, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and numerous fi lm and movies of the week. Record producer, arranger, and/or songwriter cred its include Bryan Savage (Catfood), Pocket Change (Mediterranean Affair) , Clair Marlo (Let It Go), Ed Roscetti (Landscapes of Christmas and Utah Christmas) , World Music for filmmakers , Ford/JBL Compilation , and ACTV Interactive. Roscetti has worked or collaborated with Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Joe Sample, the Cru saders, Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil , Benny Golson, Robben Ford , Jeff Baxter, Tommy Tedesco, Joe Porcaro, and Jeff Porcaro, among others. Ed endorses Drum Workshop/Pacific, Paiste, Remo, Regal Tip, Shure Inc. , Event Electronics, Emagic, Digidesign, Presonus, and Mountain Rythym . Professional Affiliations: American Society of Composers , Authors , and Publishers (ASCAP) National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) Percussive Arts Society (PAS)
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Dedication This book is dedicated to Joe Porcaro for his friendship and generosity.
Special Thanks to: Robin Wright, Claudia Dunn, John Hartmann, Joe Porcaro, Curt Bisquera, Matt Laug, Richie Garcia, Steve Ettinger, Damon Tedesco, Dean Alling, Silvio Bruno, Hussain Jiffry, Tim Emmons, Todd Johnson, Tim Metz, Janis Wallin, Corey Flanigan, Jeff Stern, Joey Cataldo, Scott Moyer, Markus Brox, Jeff Surga, Aime Moore, Louie Marino, Groovetoons, Silvio Songs, Chad Johnson, MusiComp, and everyone at Hal Leonard.
Thanks for Your Support: Scott Donnell (Drum Workshop/Pacific) Rich Mangicaro and Andrew Shreve (Paiste) Carol Calato and Dan Schieder (Regal Tip) Gavin Carignan, Brock Kaericher, Bill Carson, Eduardo Chalo, Matt Connors, and Chris Hart (Remo) Steve Nigohosian, Ray Tregellas, Terry Tlatelpa, and Kimberly Redl (Latin Percussion) Spence Strand (Rhythm Tech) Ed Eblen (E-Pad Company) Mike Farriss and Stephen Bennett (Pearl) Ryan Smith (Shure, Inc.) Chrissy Laughlin (Emagic) Chandra Lynn (DigiDesign) Rick Naqvi (PreSonus) Michael Marans (Event Electronics) Terry Bissette and Lionel Barton (Sam Ash) Ryan Goldin (Mountain Rythyms)
WBR Uses the Following Equipment and Software: Pacific LX Series Drumset (Drum Workshop/Pacific) www.pacificdrums.com Paiste Cymbals and Gongs (Paiste) www.paiste.com Remo Drum Heads and World Percussion (Remo) www.remo.com LP Udo Drums and Clay Tones and misc. hand percussion (Latin Percussion) www.lpmusic.com Shakers (Canz) (Rhythm Tech) www.rhythmtech.com Sticks, Brushes, and Mallets (Regal Tip) www.regaltip.com KSM 32's, KSM 27's, and Beta Series Microphones (Shure, Inc.) www.shure.com 20/20 Biamplified Studio Monitors and 5.1 Surround (Event Electronics) www.event1.com Protools LE (001) (DigiDesign) www.digidesign.com Unitor II MK and Logic Platinum, EXS-24 and EVP-88 software (Emagic) www.emagic.de Digimax Mic Pre (PreSonus) www.presonus.com Pearl Drums, Percussion (Pearl) www.pearldrum.com All percussion scores composed, arranged, and produced by Ed Roscetti and Maria Martinez, Groovetoons (ASCAP) and Sugar Cube (ASCAP) © 2002 All rights reserved Drums and Percussion: Bass: Bass Arrangements:
Maria Martinez and Ed Roscetti Hussain Jiffrey Ed Roscetti
Recorded at Silvio Songs and Groovetoons, Studio City, California by Ed Roscetti and Silvio Bruno. Mixed at Silvio Songs and Groovetoons, Studio City, California by Ed Roscetti and John Hartmann. DAWTech: CD Mastering: Drum TeCh/Cartage: Studio Tech: Photographer:
John Hartmann Damon Tedesco of Mobile Disc & Oat Tim Metz, Corey Flanigan Dean Alling Larry Plumeri
TABLE OF CONTENTS CD Track INTRODUCTION ........... . . . . . . . .. . ....• . ... ABOUT THE RECORDING ... . . .... . • . . .
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CHAPTER 1: ODOLUM ........ ....... . ... 7 Rhythm Indexes ... .. ...•. .. .8 .8 Quarter Note Equals 80 ..... ... .... . .. . . .. . ... Quarle r Note Equals 90 . ... . .. ... .. ... .••.. . .. . . . .9 Olodum Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .12 Instrument Demonstrations ..... . . ..... . ............. .1 3 Shaker . ... ... .. . .. . . . ... .. . ... . .13 Drumset . . . . . . . . . • .. .. ... . . . ..• . . .. ... . ... 14 Tom-Toms . .... .. .. ... . .. . .. . . ... . . • . . . . ... . . . .15 Surdos . . . ... .. .. . .. . .. . . . ...... . . .16 .17 Repinique . . . . . . .. . . . ... .. . . . .. Triangle . . .......... . . . .... .. . . . • . .. ..• .. . . .. ... . .18 Ago-go Bells, Ago-go Drums ....... .19 Caxixi (Baskets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •. . . .20 Djembe ......... ....... . .21 Doumbek .. . ..... . .. .. .. . . .... .• . . . ..• . . . . ..... . .22 Snare Drum ....... .. . . . . . . .. . . .•.. . . . • . . .. . . . . . .23 Klang Yaw . . . ..... . • .... . . . . . . ......... 24 Odolum Breaks . . . . . . • . . . . . . . • . . . . . • . . . . . .. 25 Odolum Chart . . . . . •• . . . ....• . .. .. • . . .. . . . .. ... . ... . .26 CHAPTER 2: BAIAO .. . . . . . . . ...... 28 Rhythm Indexes ... ... . .. ..•. .. . .29 Half Note Equals 80 .... .. . ... . .... . .. .. ... . .. . ... ... 29 Half Note Equals 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .30 Baiao Score . . . . . .. .• • . .... . . ...•• . .......... 33 Instrument Demonstrations . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Shaker . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . • . .. ... • . .... ...... 34 Drumset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... .... . .... 35 Surdos . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . . .. 36 Repinique .... . . . .. ... . .• . . .. .. •. .... . • ..... . . .... 37 . . . •. . . . .. 38 Djembe ......... . ... .. • •. . . . Snare Drum .....• . ... . .............. . .. 39 Pandeiro ... . .. . . .. ..... ••. .. ....... . . .40 .. . .. . . .. . ..• . . . . . . • . . .. . . • . ... .. .. .. .41 Klang Yaw . . ... . .. . .. . • .. ... .•. . ....•. . . . .. .... .42 Conga Triangle ......... • ....... • •.....• .. .... . ......... .43 Doumbek . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .44 Sound Shapes .• . . ... ..••. .. . . . . .. .. . • . ... . . ... . .45 Baiao Brea ks . . . . . ••. . . . .46 Baiao Chart . . . . . . .......... . .....• . ...... . ........ .47 .. . . . . . . . .. . . . • . . . ... . .. . ....... 50 CHAPTER 3: SAMBA Rhythm Indexes .. . . . . .. ...... • .. .. .. . . . . . ...... 51 Half Note Equals 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .51 Half Note Equals 11 0 ..................... . .52 Samba Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . . . • . . . . . . . . .55 Instrument Demonstrations .... • • . . . . . . .. . . .• • . ... . ..... 56 Shaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .56 Surdos .. .. ...... . . .. ..... .. .. . ... . ..... . ......... 57 Djembe . . ... . . ..•• . . . . . .. • .. . .. • . . .. ..•. . .... ... .58 Repinique ... . . . . • •. ...... •. .. . . • . .. . . . .... .59 Pandeiro ..... .. ...... . ...... . ............... 60 Klang Yaw ............................. .61 Snare Drum . . .. . ......... . . . . . . • ... ..• . ..... . ... 62 Ago-go Bells, Ago-go Drums ... • • ... . .. . . . .. 63 Sound Shapes . . . . . .. . . . . . ..• . .. .. .• ... . . . . .. 64 Drumset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .65 Samba Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Samba Chart . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . .67 Cymbals ....... .. ....•. . ...... .. . . . •• .....••.... .70 CONCLUSION ...• . .... ...•• ... . ..• .. . .. . . . .. .. . . . . .. .... 72
Introduction "World Beat Rhythms (WBR) Beyond the Drum Circle-Brazil" is part of a book/CD series that explores rhythmic styles from different regions of the world. The hybrid compositions and rhythms in this book are influenced by the popular Samba, Olodum, and Baiao styles of Brazil. In this workbook you will learn ethnic and hybrid rhythms on different percussion instruments including drumset. Both traditional and non-traditional instruments were used to play the compositions, and we encourage you to use an alternate for any instrument you may not own. This hands-on approach will teach musicians and non-musicians of all levels how to feel and move time with each percussion part while gaining a rhythmic awareness that can be applied to any musical instrument. Specifically the book contains photographs of each percussion instrument, instruction on techniques used to play each instrument, percussion scores, rhythm indexes played at different tempos, worksheets, percussion breaks, charts, and audio examples of each rhythm demonstrated on their respective instruments. Each chapter is self-contained, and in addition you will be able to play along with the entire percussion ensemble (accompanied by bass guitar) on the CD, recorded with and without drumset. The "World Beat Rhythms Beyond the Drum Circle" series includes WBR-Brazil, WBR-Africa, and WBR-Cuba. It's an invaluable tool for all students from beginners to advanced levels and music educators who are teaching students to have a deeper awareness of time and time-feel. This material can be used for teaching groups or a single student. In addition to using this book/CD package we encourage you to play with other people and have a good time.
About the Recording In order to assist you in developing the proper ''feel'' for the rhythms covered in this book, the accompanying compact disc features demonstration and play-along tracks that can be used when learning and practicing the examples. The demonstrations on the CD are identified with the corresponding track number under an icon next to the written example.
CD Track Log This log lists the specific instruments heard on each track on the accompanying CD. Chapter 1: Olodum 1) Rhythm Index (quarter note equals 80) 2) Rhythm Index (quarter note equals 90) 3) Shaker, Drumset, Bass Guitar 4) Shaker, 12" Tom-tom, 14" Tom-tom 5) Shaker, Large Surdo, Small Surdo 6) Shaker, Medium Surdo 7) Shaker, Two Repiniques, Two Triangles 8) Shaker, Ago-go Bells, Ago-go Drums, Caxixi (Baskets) 9) Shaker, 16" Djembe, 10" Dumbek 10) Shaker, Snare, Klang Yaw 11) Break #1 12) Break #2 13) Break #3 14) Chart with Drumset 15) Chart without Drumset Chapter 2: Balao 16) Rhythm Index (half note equals 80) 17) Rhythm Index (half note equals 104) 18) Shaker, Drumset, Bass Guitar 19) Shaker, Large Surdo 20) Shaker, Two Repiniques
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Chapter 3: Samba 33) Rhythm Index (half note equals 80) 34) Rhythm Index (half note equals 110) 35) Shaker, Large Surdo, Small Surdo 36) Shaker, 16" Djeinbe 37) Shaker, Two Repinique 38) Shaker, Pandeiro 39) Shaker, Klang Yaw 40) Shaker, Snare Drum, Ago-go Bells, Ago-go Drums 41) Sound Shapes (Two Surdo Parts with Cowbell) 42) Shaker, Drumset, Bass Guitar 43) Break #1 44) Break #2 45) Break #3 46) Chart with Drumset 47) Chart without Drumset
CHAPTER 1: OLODUM Salvador, the capital of Bahia, is recognized as one of the most unique and exciting cities in Brazi l. The Olodum (ohlow-dune) rhythmic style originated in the Northeast region of Brazil and is heavily influenced by African culture. The word "Olodum" means "God" in the Loruba lang uage. Like all of Brazil , Bah ia was first inhabited by indigenous groups, colonized by th e Portuguese, then subject to invasions by the Dutch. This racial and cultural melding continues to dominate the social landscape of present day Salvador and Bahia. The group Oiodum is one of the most popular and admired "bloco-Afro" performance groups, wh ich is best described as a singing and percussion ensembl e. The music and lyrics of Olodu m carry a clear message that uniquely identifies the African cu lture of Northeast Brazil. Some of the traditional percussion instruments utilized in this style are the surdo drums, repi niques, snare drums, and timbales. Paul Simon's 1990 release, The Rhythm of the Saints, helped popularize the Olodum style.
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Rhythm Indexes The Rhythm Index is a breakdown of rhythms from the Olodum percussion score written in common time (4/4). Common time means there are four beats per measure, and the quarter note gets the beat (pulse). Listen to each two-bar example, then answer the rhythm played in the next two bars while tapping your foot to the quarter note pulse. The twenty-two examples will take you through the entire Rhythm Index and will help build your rhythmic vocabulary. Playing (locking in) with the shaker will help you to develop a strong time feel.
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Shakers are containers, usually made of plastic, metal, or wood, which are common ly filled with a variety of materials such as small pebbles, rice, sand, or beans. Th e function of the shaker is to move the time feel forward in the ensemble. It can also be used for sound effects by shaking the instrument with a swift motion. Different techniques can be used to play the shaker with either one hand (see figure 1 and figure 2) or both hands together (see figure 3). The motion used will affect the overal l feel and can be played with or without accents. Accented notes require a broader movement, and unaccented notes utilize less motion. Liste n to the time feel of the shaker demonstration on track 3 and then play alon g with track 14.
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CHAPTER 2: BAIAO The Baiao is one of many rhythmic styles from the Northeast region of Brazil. The rhythmic phrase is defined by the zabumba drum, which is similar to a bass drum or surdo drum. Before radio was introduced to Western civilization , the traditional folkloric Baiao was the music that accompanied an African circle dance. Louis Gonzaga (an accordionist) popularized the style in 1946 and was referred to as the "King of Baiao." The instrumentation of the Baiao style traditionally utilizes the accordion , triangle, and the zabumba, along with other small hand percussion instruments such as pandeiro, caxixi, ago-go bells, and snare drum. International success of the Baiao style came during the 1950s and influenced such artists as Stan Kenton, Percy Faith , Joe Henderson, and Chick Corea, just to name a few.
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Rhythm Indexes The Rhythm Index is a breakdown of rhythms from the Baiao percussion score written in cut time (2/2). Cut time means there are two beats per measure, and the half note gets the beat (pulse). Listen to each four-bar example, then answer the rhythm played in the next four bars while tapping you r foot to the half-note pulse. The twenty-one examples will take you through the entire Rhythm Index and will help build your rhythmic vocabulary. Playing (locking in) with the shaker will help you to develop a strong time fee/.
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Instrument Demonstrations The following demonstrations are examples of the basic technique and hand positions used for each percussion instrument played in the Baiao score. Refer to tracks 18-27.
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Percussion instruments have existed since 6000 B.C., all over the world. The drum set was invented in the nineteenth centu ry, after the inve ntion of the bass drum pedal. This allowed a singl e person to play multipl e percussion parts simultaneously. The drumset took off with a bang at the beginning of the twentieth century, whe n drummers commonly accompanied jazz musicians. Th e standard drumset consists of a bass drum , snare drum, two tom toms, hi-hat cymbals, ride cymbal, and two crash cymbals. Sizes vary considerably from 24"-18" bass drums to 8"-1 8" toms and snare drums of all shapes and sizes. Drummers such as Lou ie Bellson, Keith Moon, Ginger Baker, and Billy Cobham pioneered the two bass drum techniques. Rock drummers at times used large tom and cymbal setups. Calfskin drumheads we re eventually replaced by plastic heads, and a large variety of sticks and brushes were invented. Cymbals and gongs we re made of different types of metals or alloys such as brass, copper, bronze, tin , nickel, and zinc. Some drummers use triggers in their drumsets and external pads to trigger samplers and oth er midi devices. Listen to the drumset demonstration on track 18 and then play along with track 32.
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The surdo is the pulse and provides the bottom or bass tone for the percuss ion ensemble. They are large two-headed drums usually made of wood or metal and are played with a soft mallet. While the mallet in one hand plays the accented notes (see figure 1), the other hand plays muted or ghost notes (see figure 2) to accompany the main pulse. They come in a variety of sizes, categorized as small, medium, and large. Surdo marcana is the largest of the three drums, and the approximate sizes are 24" x 20", 22" x 24", and 20" x 22" (an 18-inch or 16-inch floor tom can be used as a substitute for the large surdo). The contra-surdo is the medium drum , and th e sizes are approximate ly 15" x 16", 16" x 18", and 18" x 16" (a 14-inch or 13-inch tom-tom can be used as a substitute for the medium surdo). The su rd ocortador is the smallest of three, and the sizes vary from 12" x 13" to 13" x 14" (a 12-inch or lO-inch tom-tom can be used as a substitute for the smal l surdo). Listen to the large surdo demonstration on track 19 and then play along with track 31.
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The snare drum is descended from mil itary drums and is sti ll associated with marching bands. It plays an important role in Brazilian music as well as other music styles. The drum is played in a horizontal position , supported by a stand or hanging at the player's side in a marching formation. Only the upper head is struck with a wooden stick. The bottom head has catgut or metal wires (snares) stretched across, producing a rattling sound (when the drum is struck) as they vibrate against the head . Commonly, a lever on the side of the drum will loosen the snares, eliminating the rattle. Special effects played by the snare drum include playing with the snares off, using different type sticks, playing the edge or middle of the head, and playing the rim. The shells as well as the hoops are commonly made of metal or wood. Listen to the snare drum demonstration on track 22 and then play along with track 31.
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The Pandeiro is a Brazilian instrument similar to the tambourine. It is a single-headed (calf-skin or plastic) frame drum with loosely arranged jingles around the sides of the instrument. They vary in size, but the most common sizes are 10" and 12" . The technique used to play the pandeiro requires practice and patience. It is held in one hand, which produces open (see ·figure 1) and muted (see figure 2) tones. The other hand strikes the top of the head with the thumb (see figure 3) , fingertips (see figure 4) , or heel (see figure 5) . This technique wi ll produce a stream of quavers, which has a distinct sound. Listen to the four-bar phrase pandeiro demonstration on track 23 and then play along with track 31.
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The klong yaw (see figure 1) is a drum from Thailand. Their uniqu e shape , long body, and low tones add an original character to the religious music of the Buddhist temp les. Although they are traditionally pitched very low and originally made of wood with an an imal skinhead, Remo klong yaw heads come with high-pitched basic tuning and a rope tension system that gives them a wide range of tones from bass end lows to crisp highs. This gives them an even more unique and cavernous sound. Th e Remo klong yaws are available in four sizes (8", 9.25",11.25", and 13.25") with , instrument heights ranging from 27 to 31 inches. There is a wide range of sounds that can be produced by the different hand positions on the drumhead. One is the bass tone, which is the lowest frequency sound that can be produced with the center of the drumhead. To get this sound, one's hand or fist (see fi gure 2) must stri ke the drum with an immediate bounce to prevent the sound from muffling. The middle tenor or open tone (see figure 3) can be ach ieved by playing with the fingers and palm towards the edge of the drum. Th e slap is a sha rp defined sound, which can be played muted (see fi gure 4) , open, or closed. Finger strokes (tabla techniques) are also sometim es used to embellish the primary rhythm s. Listen to the 9.25" klong yaw demonstration on track 23 and then play along with track 31.
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The Conga drum, coming from African and Cuban influences, has played a major role in modern music. These drums of African origin, first used by religious groups, are now very common in Afro-Cuban , Latin , and Pop music. The traditional Cuban Conga was made out of ol ive barrels or steamed bent staves of wood glued together. The heads were made of calf or buffalo and tacked to the wood . The smallest of the congas is called the "quinto" (30" x 11 ") , the middle one is called "conga;' "seguidor," or "tres golpes" (30" x 11 3/4"), and the largest is called "tumbadora" or "salidor" (30" x 13"). Remo makes a "super tumba" (30" x 13") as well as the common sizes. Among the most popular of the hand drums, the conga has a rich history, and, due to their flexible tonal ranges and playability, they are widely used in drum circles. There is a broad range of sounds that can be produced by the different hand positions on the drumhead. One is the low tone, which is the lowest frequency sound that can be produced with the center of the drumhead. To get this sound, one's hand or palm must strike the drum with an immediate bounce to prevent the sound from muffling (see figure 1). The middle tenor or open tone can be achieved by playing with the fingers and palm towards the edge of the drum (see figure 2). The slap is a sharp defined sound, which can be played muted (see figure 3), open, or closed. The heel-toe technique-rocking between the palm (see figure 4) and the fingers (see figure 5)- consists of all muted strokes. Listen to the conga demonstration on track 24 and then play along with track 31.
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The doumbek or darbukah (see figure 1) is a Middle Eastern hand drum, originally played in Egypt, Turkey, and Armenia. In many Middle Eastern cultures they serve as the main drums for classical and theatrical music, as well as popular music. The doumbek's clear sound and combination of deep and high tones have made it a popular drum for belly dancing and drum circles. It's also used in the sufi tradition to put people in a trance state. The doumbek has three basic sounds: DUM is the bass tone played with your left hand in the middle of the drum (see figure 2). TEK is a high ringing sound played with your right hand (see figure 3). The tone is produced by striking the outside edge of the head were the edge of the drum and the skin meet. KA is the same sound as tel<, but played with your left hand (see figure 4). Figure 5 shows a hybrid slap position . Traditionally the doumbek is played while sitting down. The drum is placed in your lap with the head of the drum facing your right leg. Rest your left hand on top of the drum for support. If this seems uncomfortable, try placing the drum between your legs while sitting (see figure 1) or standing. A third method is to weave a shoulder strap though the lacing; this is a great way to carry the drum and play at the same time. The doumbek is a hand drum and should never be played with a stick or mallet of any kind . It's also important to remember to remove your rings before playing. A note on tuning : All goatskin drums are affected by humidity. When the weather is wet and humid the skin soaks up the moisture, giving the drum a deeper bass sound. When the weather is dry the skin becomes dry, giving the drum a sharp ringing sound . If you feel that the goatskin on your doumbek has too much moisture in it, find a heat source such as the sun, a fire, or your stove. Even the warmth of your hand can help dry out a goatskin. It's important not to heat your drum too fast. Take your time, and let the skin dry slowly. Remo Doumbeks are available in a tunable version with plastic heads, which allow the player pitch flexibility as well as the ability to change heads quickly. Sizes include 15" x S" , 16" x g", 16" x 10", and IS" x 10". Listen to the 10" doumbek demonstration on track 25 and then play along with track 31.
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CHAPTER 3: SAMBA The Samba rhythmic style is the most popular of the many Afro-Brazilian music and dance forms. The carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro gave the Samba worldwide recognition. The Samba groups are referred to as Escola de Samba. Each group chooses the theme for the decoration of the floats, costumes, dancers, marchers, music, and lyrics and is judged on different categories. These are big productions including organizers, choreographers, dancers, costume designers, drummers, singers, painte rs, sculptors, and musicians. Most Samba groups are quite large and can have up to 5000 members. The percussion section is called the "bate ria" (which means the percussion section or drumset) and can include anywhere from 300 to 500 percussionists. The influence of Brazilian music is heard in jazz as wel l as contemporary music. Some musicians and groups influenced by Brazilian music are Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd, Chick Corea, and Santana. Some of the traditional percussion instruments include different sized surdos, shakers, tamborims, ago-go bells , cuica, snare drums, repinique, pandeiro, cymbals, triangle, and caxixi. The Samba is felt in two and written in cut time (2/2) . The low-pitched percussion instruments (surdo) and bass play the accent on beat 2.
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The klong yaw (see figure 1) is a drum from Thailand . Their unique shape , long body, and low tones add an original character to the religious music of the Buddhist temples. Although they are traditionally pitched very low and originally made of wood with an animal skinhead , Remo klong yaw heads come with high-pitched basic tuning and a rope tension system that gives them a wide range of tones from bass end lows to crisp highs. This gives them an even more unique and cavernous sound . The Remo klong yaws are available in four sizes (8" , 9.25" , 11.25", and 13.25") with instrument heights ranging from 27 to 31 inches. There is a wide range of sounds that can be produced by the different hand positions on the drumhead. One is the bass tone, which is the lowest frequency sound that can be produced with the center of the drumhead. To get this sound, one's hand or fist (see figure 2) must strike the drum with an immediate bounce to prevent the sound from muffling. The midd le tenor or open tone (see figure 3) can be achieved by playing with the fingers and palm towards the edge of the drum. The slap is a sharp defined sound , which can be played muted (see figure 4) , open, or closed. Finger strokes (tabla techniques) are also sometimes used to embellish the primary rhythms. Listen to the 9.25" klong yaw demonstration on track 39 and then play along with track 46.
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Th e Sound Shapes are lightweight and portable pre-tuned hand drums manufactured by Remo. They can be played with a stick or mallet and come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes: circu lar (6" , 8",10",12", 14", and 16") , triang le (6.5" x 9") , rectangle (9" square) , round (9") , and half-round (9"). They're fun for groups of any size, whether in class or drum circles. Sound Shapes can be used as substitute instruments within the score . The technique used to play th e Sound Shapes is simple in nature. Held in one hand, muted tones (see figures 1 and 4) or open tones (see figures 2 and 3) can be played. Ghost notes can be played by tapping the fingers on the head (see figure 5). Below are examples of the large and smal l su rdo parts played with Sound Shapes. Listen to the Sound Shape demonstration on track 41 and then play along with track 46.
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Cymbals The following is a description of the various cymbals used throughout the book and recording of the CD.
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The Cup Chimes are a set of five cymbals varying in pitch and size. These cymbals feature an exotic, dominant center tone with lively, fl anging over and undertones. The sound character can be described as bright, warm , and brilliant with a soft, extremely responsive, shattering , glassy attack with modulating warm long fade.
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The Medium Light Traditi onal Hi -Hats consist of thin top and heavy bottom cymbals. Th e sound character can be described as dark, warm, and silvery with a soft, responsive feel. The Medium Heavy Traditional Ride sound character can be described as medium dark, ful l, and warm with a clear stick sound. This instrument produces a lively, medium sustain with a fairly strong woody ping, which can be played soft to medium loud vol umes.
Signature Series The Fast Crash is extremely responsive and fades fast with beautiful , dark shimmer. The sound character can be described as full , bright, silvery, and warm with a washy stick sound and short sustain.
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Dimensions The Thin Splash is a responsive, explosive, quick fading splash with a washy stick sound. This instrument produces a slig htly dark, warm, airy sound also suited for hand playing.
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Sound Creation Gongs Each Sound Creation Gong has its own extraordinary and particular sound character. They offer various sounds, colors , and a wide range of harmonics and frequencies, from diffused crash-like timbres to defined and steady belllike tones.
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Conclusion In closing we would like to encourage you to focus on rhythmic awareness, time-feel, and self-expression through the language of the drum. Good luck and keep groovin'.
Maria Martinez
Ed Roscetti
You can correspond with Maria and Ed and find out about their other Publications , CD's, videos, workshops, and clinics by visiting their website at www.worldbeatrhythms.com
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