The ABCs of Brazilian Percussion [Sheet music]

Ney Rosauro (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 8, 2004

Learn to play with the right feel and the correct technique in this comprehensive guide to Brazilian percussion. This book, with DVD, focuses on the 12 most important percussion instruments in Brazilian music and concentrates on teaching the viewer the right “groove” to become proficient with samba, samba reggae, baião, frevo and maracatú. In addition, the viewer will learn basic patterns and the importance of Brazilian clave. The DVD is included because Brazilian percussion is best learned though visual examples. A beautiful way to start delving into the world of Brazilian percussion!

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About the Author

A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Ney Rosauro has developed a successful international career as a percussionist, composer and pedagogue. He has a Doctoral degree from the University of Miami, FL, Masters degree from the Hochschule fur Musik Wurzburg in Germany and Bachelors degree from the Universidade de Brasilia in Bazil. Many of his more than 40 compositions have become standards in the percussion repertoire and have been recorded by artists such as Evelyn Glennie and the London Symphony Orchestra. His five solo recordings have critical acclaim and have been hailed by precussionists and general music-lovers alike. Ney Rosauro has appeared in numberous solo concerts and as a soloist with orchestras in more than 30 different countries, including the most prestigious International Percussion Festivals. Currently he is teh Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Miami in Coral Gables,FL, USA.

Product Details

• Sheet music: 36 pages
• Publisher: Carl Fischer Music (December 8, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825856892
• ISBN-13: 978-0825856891
• Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 9 x 12 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,258,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best teaching material, May 19, 2006

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Pink Noodle (Duncanville, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The ABCs of Brazilian Percussion (Sheet music)

The visual examples for each instrument on the DVD are marvelous. They are keyed to each pattern in the book (75 in all). The author also goes into technique of playing, holding and phrasing.

For five primary enemble patterns, there are scores in the book and performances on the DVD.

There is also great material in Ed Uribe's book "The Essence of Brazilian Percussion and Drum Set." Even though the photos in it are excellent (and Rosauro's book has few photos), the DVD is essential for picking up the groove. If you can afford both, get them as they are complementary approaches.