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

6:30-8:00pm Panderio and MORE!

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, and 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.

8:15-9:45
Samba Pagode Ensemble (new class)

Pagode is Samba of the backyard barbecue variety. When you visit Rio de Janeiro you’ll hear this music on the radio and in the streets and in clubs and bars. Samba Pagode can be played in small venues with just a few people, a cavaquinho, tan-tan, pandeiro, guitar and voice is all you need. We’ll learn the conventions of the style, techniques on the instruments, and be able to perform 5 or 6 of these infectious songs in a traditional way. Prerequisites: All students in the class are expected to sing some of the choruses and/or sing the lead. Trained voices are not required. Guitarists must have some experience playing Samba, and reading chord symbols. Cavaquinho players must be able to read chord symbols. Pandeiro players must be able to play the basic Samba pattern.
Required materials: Your instrument. Some percussion instruments will be available at classes if needed.

For info contact Brian Rice - bwrice@mindspring.com
www.brian-rice.com

www.jazzschool.com