Played by Mestre Virgulinho
This is a generally a faster paced game played with ample movements. Rasteiras, tesouras, and vingativas are common in this game.
The toque is identical to São Bento Pequeno, except that the 1/4 note pause is replaced by an additional solto note (i.e. the open note struck below the level of the coin) and the tempo is quicker.
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Iúna
A medium-paced and graceful game, it is played traditionally by “formados” (graduated students)…
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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 Grande de Mestre Bimba
This rhythm is often called “São Bento Grande de Regional” or simply “Regional”.
