Drum Atlas: Brazil: Drum Book & CD

Name: Drum Atlas: Brazil: Drum Book & CD
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-32671
Price: 16.95 USD
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Your passport to a new world of music

By Pete Sweeney

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Brazilian music is well known around the world for its emotional depth and catchy rhythms. For drummers, it presents an incredible opportunity to incorporate a wide variety of beats in an exciting, dynamic context. Drum Atlas: Brazil teaches you basic Brazilian beats and ways to create variety through sticking patterns, the placement of accents, and the use of brushes. You'll learn about the percussion instruments of Brazil, how to perform alongside them, and even how to emulate them when you are the sole drummer.

This book also touches on the importance of drumming in Brazilian culture, including celebrations such as Carnival, and the various cultural influences that made Brazilian drumming possible. You'll understand how Brazilian rhythm has spread throughout the world, influencing contemporary styles like jazz and pop. Drum Atlas: Brazil will widen your musical scope by introducing you to a new, exciting style of music---helping you become a better, more well-rounded drummer with the included CD, which demonstrates all the examples and compositions featured in the book, performed with a full Brazilian-style band.

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Series: Drum Atlas

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 48

ISBN10: 0-7390-6018-X

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-6018-6

UPC: 038081354880

SKU: 00-32671

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About the Author: Pete Sweeney

Pete Sweeney has spent years researching percussion traditions across the globe, with particular depth in Brazilian music and its place in contemporary drumming. His approach to teaching world rhythms emphasizes cultural context alongside practical technique, helping drummers understand not just the mechanics of a beat but its role within a living musical tradition.

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Why we love this

Sweeney moves beyond generic beat transcriptions to show drummers how Brazilian rhythms actually function: how sticking patterns, accent placement, and brush techniques create variation within a groove rather than just repeating fixed patterns. The inclusion of cultural context—Carnival, regional influences, and how Brazilian drumming shaped jazz and contemporary music—gives students a reason to care about what they're learning, not just the mechanics.

What to expect

Infectious and layered. Brazilian drumming swings with an interlocking precision that feels relaxed on the surface but contains intricate internal rhythmic conversation between multiple percussion voices. You're not just keeping time; you're weaving through a dense, colorful soundscape.

Who it's for

Drummers ready to expand beyond rock and jazz into a rhythmically sophisticated style that demands precision and cultural awareness. This book serves players of all levels who want to play Brazilian music authentically or integrate Brazilian grooves into contemporary contexts.

How to get the most out of it

Study the CD performances carefully to hear how the drum part sits within the full Brazilian ensemble; Brazilian rhythms feel fundamentally different when you understand the relationship between your part and the tamborim, surdo, and cuíca playing around you.
Experiment with brush techniques on the examples before moving to sticks; the book specifically addresses brush work, which requires a different hand feel and weight distribution than your standard grip.
Work through sticking patterns slowly without the recording first, isolating the accent placement so you internalize where the groove actually sits rather than just following along with the CD.

How to use it

Assign this to any drummer interested in Latin music or world music contexts. It works well for students preparing to play samba, bossa nova, or contemporary pop and jazz that incorporate Brazilian influences. The cultural history included makes it suitable for interdisciplinary projects pairing music with world studies or cultural programming.