A comprehensive guide to Brazilian pandeiro. Everything from in depth examples of traditional rhythms including: samba, partido alto, choro, baiao, coco, toada, xote, xaxado, arrasta-pe, ciranda, marcha, frevo, maracatu, cavalo marinho, ijexa/afoxe, capoeira; as well as extensive contemporary ideas such as materials on applying drumset rhythms to the pandeiro, odd-meter concepts and rhythms, and a myriad of techniques (traditional and extended alike). In addition to having extensive playing examples, this book also contains important, relevant historical information, and an extended appendix...