We hope you enjoy these video tutorials with Mestre Virgulinho on how to play the Berimbau. In this video, Mestre Virgulinho covers the basics of each note, and best practices when learning to play. We recommend starting with this video before moving on to the more advanced “toques” (rhythms).
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Amazonas
Amazonas is a rhythm created by Mestre Bimba. It has no traditionally-associated game…
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Angola
Considered the oldest and most traditional toque. Used for the Angola game, a generally slower paced rhythm…
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São Bento Pequeno
Also known as São Bento pequeno or Inverted Angola (because it replaces the high note of the Angola toque with the low and vice versa)…
