JOE MAILLOUX PERCUSSION: DRUM LESSONS & CLASSES IN SANTA CRUZ, CA.
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BRAZILIAN PERCUSSION CLASS


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OVERVIEW

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These classes focus on learning some of Brazil's many percussion ensemble traditions on Samba instruments. The goal of the group is to perform within the community and have a great time doing so. Therefore, our preparations are geared towards developing instrumental proficiency and our musical arrangements.

Some of the styles we draw from, include: 
  • Afoxe / Ijexa (Candomble)
  • Baião (Forró)
  • Frevo
  • Hip Hop
  • Maracatu
  • Samba Afro
  • Samba Batucada / Samba Enredo
  • Samba Reggae
  • Timbalada
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Each ensemble-rhythm is typically arranged using some combination of the following instruments:
  • Surdo and/or Alfia
  • Caixa (Snare Drum) 
  • Repinique or Repique
  • Timbao
  • Agogo
  • Tamborim
  • Rocar / Chocalho (Shaker)

Some instruments, depending on the style, have strict parts, while others have license to embellish and solo. However, every instrument is essential to groove's texture. 

In addition to the groove, there are other elements that make up the arrangement / composition:
  • Call-in (to begin)
  • Call-out (to stop)
  • Breaks / Conventions
  • Breakdown / Layering 
  • Introductory Section (i.e. ‘The Head’ / Da Capo, 'the top') 
  • Contrasting Sections (A-B)
  • Variation Phrases
  • Solos
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Lastly, the different styles / rhythms can be arranged to form a larger performance suite or ‘samba show’.

FORMAT

When examining a given style of music, we generally take one of two approaches:
  1. SECTIONALS
  2. APPLICATION

During SECTIONALS, the class collectively examines an instrument, it's technique, and part(s). If a part is too advanced then there are step-down options for students to build from.  

During the OVERVIEW & APPLICATION portion of the class, the instruments and parts are delineated. We then talk through and rehearse the structure of the arrangement.

Everyone has the opportunity to learn and play any part. But once we start to progress as an ensemble, parts are thoughtfully delineated based on the personnel at a given class. 

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Joe Mailloux M.M.
(831) 435-6813
​JoeMailloux@gmail.com
Lesson Hours:
Mon - Sat
​Tannery Arts Center
1040 River St. 
Santa Cruz, Ca. 95060
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    • CONTACT
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    • CLASS RECAPS
    • MARACATU
    • SAMBA BATUCADA
    • SAMBA of BAHIA
    • FOR SALE