Percussionist Brian Rice will be teaching two 10 week classes at the Jazz School

PANDEIRO
Thursdays 6:30-8:00pm, starting September 24th (ten weeks)

The Pandeiro (Brazilian tambourine) is an increasingly popular instrument across the globe because of its sophistication and versatility. The pandeiro is a mainstay of many traditional types of Brazilian music, yet thanks to innovators like Marcos Suzano the instrument has crossed into other genres as well. Focus is placed on developing good technique on the instrument and getting a good feel for many traditional Brazilian rhythms. Class also addresses funk and odd-time signatures.

Prerequisite –Basic familiarity with some Brazilian rhythms. Students must bring a pandeiro to class. Some are available to rent or sale.
For info contact Brian Rice - bwrice@mindspring.com
www.brian-rice.com

INTRODUCTION TO BRAZILIAN RHYTHMS
Thursdays 8:15-9:45pm starting September 24th (ten weeks)

This hands-on class addresses the rhythmic building blocks of Brazilian music. Students learn techniques on many different percussion instruments, and study the most common rhythmic conventions used in Brazilian music. Class learns to identify different musical styles from Brazil - from Samba Pagode and Maracatu to Choro and Baiao. Class also develops an understanding of the feel in Samba the instructor calls ”Brazilian swing” which makes the music so compelling.

No prerequisite.
Info at www.jazzschool.com and www.brian-rice.com