Introduction to Samba Batucada: 1

An impressively comprehensive overview of the basic of Brazilian rhythms. The explanations are easy to follow and it is a great tool for music teachers to start exploring these infectious beats with their students. Intended for use in educational environments and is particularly suited to classroom applications. --Rhythm , the UK's best-selling drum magazine

This eBook is a useful tool for teachers considering offering practical samba as part of the curriculum, and is suitable for teachers with or without samba experience. This is a well- constructed and practically helpful resource. --Conor Doherty, Music Teacher magazine

Ravin Jayasuriya s eBook, 'Introduction to Samba Batucada' is a high quality digital learning resource that is obviously the work of an expert. Importantly, he has designed the eBook with great care and attention to detail, so that it successfully shares his knowledge with fellow teachers and their students. I m sure everyone who uses it will really enjoy it and find it a valuable resource in their teaching and learning. I hope to see more great titles from Ravin in the future. --Mark Burke, Founder and Digital learning Partnerships Director, Charanga Ltd

This eBook is a useful tool for teachers considering offering practical samba as part of the curriculum, and is suitable for teachers with or without samba experience. This is a well- constructed and practically helpful resource. --Conor Doherty, Music Teacher magazine

Ravin Jayasuriya s eBook, 'Introduction to Samba Batucada' is a high quality digital learning resource that is obviously the work of an expert. Importantly, he has designed the eBook with great care and attention to detail, so that it successfully shares his knowledge with fellow teachers and their students. I m sure everyone who uses it will really enjoy it and find it a valuable resource in their teaching and learning. I hope to see more great titles from Ravin in the future. --Mark Burke, Founder and Digital learning Partnerships Director, Charanga Ltd

If you want to learn how to play the 6 most commonly used percussion instruments in Samba Batucada then this eBook is simply the best multimedia study resource you ll find! It ll help you to become a confident, knowledgeable player and give you plenty of resources should you wish to teach percussion skills to others. Over 40 videos demonstrate how to hold instruments, the correct playing techniques, patterns and swing. There is standard and grid style notation for all the patterns, pop-up images, detailed information and explanation about the rhythms and instruments, background information about Samba and a full composition. Also incorporated into this eBook is a unique practice facility called MangoDrum that allows you to listen to and practise at your chosen speed to all the patterns in this eBook. It's written by award winning teacher Ravin Jayasuriya who's put 20 years of experience into this learning resource. This eBook is designed for Windows XP, Windows Vista & Windows 7.