by shadowcat170 | Jun 20, 2011 | Capoeira Music
Written by Formada Ana Marley & Manuel de Querino Translated into English by Shayna McHugh Source: Capoeira Santista Much of capoeira’s philosophy and history is recorded between the lines of its songs, not forgetting that part of this history is linked with that...
by shadowcat170 | Jun 20, 2011 | Capoeira Music
A Lenda de Pedro Cem Lá no céu vai quem merece Na terra vale quem tem A soberba combatida Foi quem matou Pedro Cem Deus é pai de nós todos E eu não sou pai de ninguém Lá se foi minha fortuna Exclamava Pedro Cem Ontem eu fui milionário Já tive e hoje não tenho O que...
by shadowcat170 | Jun 20, 2011 | Capoeira Music
Agogô The sound of a metal agogô is high and sharp enough to be heard over all the other instruments, so STAY ON BEAT! If you have trouble staying on beat, follow the 1-2-3-(rest) of the atabaque, the pandeiro, and the reco-reco. Some groups play low-high-low and...
by shadowcat170 | Jun 20, 2011 | Capoeira Music
Pandeiro Start with the simple rhythm – rim-center-rim-(rest) – and work up in complexity. If you get lost, you can follow the "basic" rhythm of the atabaque, agogô, or reco-reco: 1-2-3-(rest), 1-2-3-(rest). When you hit the rim, use the side of your thumb, as though...
by shadowcat170 | Jun 20, 2011 | Capoeira Music
There are several ways to string a berimbau. It's easiest to get someone to show you the first time. Don't be discouraged if you have a hard time with it; it takes strength and practice! One way involves placing your knee against the middle of the verga, putting...
