STICK IT TO BRAZIL

  • Thu 7th June 2012

2 PORTSMOUTH STREET, MANCHESTER, M13 3GB UNITED KINGDOM +

This new short course boasts a snare-skills assault for those wanting to try their hand at caixa (Brazilian snare) or improve their sticking skills. The course tutor, Holly Prest (director of ‘Juba do Leão’), has studied extensively in Brazil, and has dedicated years of her playing career to perfecting the feel and flexibility of Brazilian stick drumming styles.

Rather than simply passing on a collection of new patterns, this course will encourage players of all levels to create their own work by offering fresh ideas for experienced players and by developing the technique of newer players. For maximum benefit to both beginners and more experienced players, the course will be delivered in two modules;

Beginners: Week 1 and 2 (maximum 15 participants)
Experienced: Week 3 and 4 (maximum 15 participants)

Both courses will feature:

  • double sticking phrases for caixa and other instruments
  • common phrases appearing in Brazilian percussion music
  • coordination exercises and practice phrases to improve stick technique
  • accompanying notes and course materials
  • knowledge on how to combine phrases and become more flexible stick drummers
  • exploration of the impact of tempo and sticking on groove feel
  • soloing and building new phrases

Some instruments available, please bring a snare (and earplugs!).

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