Tag Archives: drum

The Rhythm, The City, 7pm

Posted on January 8, 2019 by agogo22

Over the next few weeks we will be learning new rhythms and revisiting our current numbers in detail, for the sake of new people who may wish to join us. Details of how to find us on this page…

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Things you should know about…Samba Dancing

Posted on December 18, 2018 by agogo22

It is widely thought that the Samba dance originated in Bahia, where enslaved Africans would gather after long days of labour to perform their religious rituals of Candomblé, Capoeira and Samba dancing in a circle (Samba de Roda). With the … Continue reading →

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Bateria Mangueira – Batidas de tarol/caixa explicada por mestre Wesley

Posted on November 29, 2018 by agogo22

O mestre de bateria da Mangueira, Wesley, mostra as levadas de tarol da Escola.

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Bateria Mangueira – Batidas de tarol/caixa explicada por mestre Wesley

Posted on November 26, 2018 by agogo22

O mestre de bateria da Mangueira, Wesley, mostra as levadas de tarol da Escola.

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Scientists reveal drumming helps schoolchildren diagnosed with autism – ScienceBlog.com

Posted on September 17, 2018 by agogo22

Drumming for 60 minutes a week can benefit children diagnosed with autism and supports learning at school, according to a new scientific study. The project, led by the University of Chichester and University Centre Hartpury, showed students’ ability to follow … Continue reading →

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Vic Firth Drumsticks: Made in Maine

Posted on September 2, 2018 by agogo22

From a block of wood to a drummers dream instrument. The #1 maker of drumsticks in the world “Vic Firth” takes us through the process. A unique Maine business.

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Celebrate Mancunian culture at FREE Festival of Manchester this weekend

Posted on August 31, 2018 by agogo22

A A FREE family festival celebrating Mancunian culture is coming to Manchester this weekend. The Festival of Manchester is happening for the first time and aims to celebrate all the different communities that help make our city such a vibrant … Continue reading →

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Festival of Manchester – new one-day event is ‘for the people, by the people’

Posted on August 17, 2018 by agogo22

Launching on 1 September in Platt Fields Park, the event promises ‘a fling of fun for all the family’ (and that’s Manchester School of Samba in the picture)[…] Source: Festival of Manchester – new one-day event is ‘for the people, … Continue reading →

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Japanese Musician Creates Unique Drum Beats by Tapping on Vintage Tape Recorders

Posted on August 7, 2018 by agogo22

Japanese musicians Ei Wada, Haruka Yoshida, and Masaru Yoshida create reverberating drum beats on the outstretched tape of cracked open reel-to-reel tape recorders from the 1970s and 1980s. The group, appropriately named Open Reel Ensemble, produces an intriguing timbre that more … Continue reading →

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Jojo Mayer explaining and demonstrating polyrhythms [drumclinic 2011] in HD

Posted on July 24, 2018 by agogo22

A short exerpt of the question and answer segment of jojo mayer’s drumclinic at session music franfurt in april 2011.

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