Brazilian Percussion: Drum Book & CD

Name: Brazilian Percussion: Drum Book & CD
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 01-ADV18005
Price: 36.95 USD
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By Gilson de Assis

Item: 01-ADV18005

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With the help of photos, music examples, and a CD, this method shows how Brazilian rhythms and instruments are played correctly. The examples are first demonstrated slowly and then at the regular tempo and are also suitable for percussion ensembles.

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Series: Advance Music

Publisher: Advance Music

UPC: 805095180053

SKU: 01-ADV18005

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About the Author: Gilson de Assis

Gilson de Assis is a Brazilian percussionist and educator with deep expertise in the rhythmic traditions of Brazil. His work bridges the gap between authentic performance practice and accessible pedagogy, making complex polyrhythmic concepts clear to students learning outside their native musical context.

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Why we love this

The photo-based learning approach cuts through the common problem of describing Brazilian rhythms in notation alone, which often fails to capture the feel and execution that makes these grooves work. The dual-tempo CD tracks let students hear what they're building toward without the pressure of nailing it immediately, and the material scales from solo study to full ensemble work.

What to expect

Warm, grounded, and deeply rhythmic. Brazilian percussion sits at the intersection of mathematical precision and pure groove, and this method honors both sides. The dual-tempo tracks create a learning progression that feels natural rather than forced.

Who it's for

Percussionists building facility with Brazilian instruments and rhythms, whether in a world percussion ensemble, Latin jazz band, or general percussion curriculum. Teachers looking for a method that combines visual learning with practical audio modeling will find this approach more effective than text-based instruction alone.

How to get the most out of it

Start with the slow tempo recordings to isolate hand placement and stick angles; this visual foundation transfers directly to the faster versions
Work through the rhythm examples in isolation before layering them with other percussion parts; Brazilian rhythms depend on precise interlocking, not approximate timing
Pay attention to the photo demonstrations of grip and stroke mechanics, as the sound quality changes noticeably when execution shifts even slightly

How to use it

Use this as the foundation for a world percussion elective or as supplementary material in any ensemble incorporating Latin repertoire. The percussion ensemble applications make it ideal for sectional work, especially when preparing students to perform authentic Brazilian music alongside contemporary crossover pieces.