Drum Showcase

Explore our diverse collection of drums and their choices that you potentially can learn and play with us.

Repenique is an essential instrument for Samba-Reggae. It is normally played with two flexible sticks; its sharp sound allows to announce the changes of rhythm.

The dobra is a bass of variation. It leads the rhythmic variations played by medium-high and treble bass, respectively. It gives more flavor to the Samba-Reggae grooves and dobra players dance along the parades.

The caixa (known as Snare drum) is used to create a continuous effect that allows to fill in the silences among the different instruments of the orchestra. The majority of grooves played by caixa are similars to those of repenique.

A timbau (also spelled timba or timbal) is a Brazilian hand drum, primarily used in Samba-Reggae and other Afro-Brazilian musical styles. It's known for its conical shape, and can be made from either metal or wood. The drum is played with the hands, and is capable of producing a range of tones, from deep bass to high, sharp slaps.

Agogô is a bell idiophone with origins in West African and Brazilian music. The agogo is a percussion instrument consisting of two or more bells attached to a handle, played by striking them with a stick

"Fundo 1" is the larger of the two and plays the primary pulse, typically on beats 1 and 3, while "Fundo 2" is slightly smaller and plays on beats 2 and 4, often providing a counter rhythm. Together, they are known as "Marcação," meaning "marking," and form the rhythmic foundation of the band.