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Bateria is the name given to the drumming section of a samba school. London School of Samba<\/a> has a long history and tradition of Brazilian drumming techniques. We offer opportunities for people who have never played an instrument to grow and learn to become part of our group. We also find that experienced drummers and musicians really enjoy the atmosphere of the our Bateria as you get all the benefits of being in a band without the responsibility of being the sole drummer. The social atmosphere within the Bateria is legendary and it is why our members stay for so long.<\/p>\n The great benefit of a Samba Bateria is that it is made up of a range of percussion instruments which means there is a place for everyone and it offers a great variety when playing.<\/p>\n The core instruments are:<\/p>\n Surdo\u2019s are commonly found in a bateria in three different sizes. The largest two hold the beat between them, with the smallest drum playing more intricate patterns. The shell of the surdos in a Brazilian samba school are made of aluminium, most commonly 18\u2033, 20\u2033 and 22\u2033 in diameter and 60cms deep, with the drum skin, made from goat skin. Primeira (\u201cfirst\u201d) is the largest surdo,<\/p>\n Caixa de Guerra (Lit. Box of War) (Sometimes known as \u201crepique\u201d or \u201csurdo de repinique\u201d) often used to give \u201ccalls\u201d to the rest of the drummers the chocalho will generally play in the first part Traditionally a pair of bells, but some samba schools use a set of four bells (Imperio Serrano were the first to use this).<\/p>\n Cuica\n
<\/a>Surdo<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Caixa<\/h3>\n
\nThe caixa can also be played \u201cEm cima\u201d, at shoulder height, helping to project the sound of the drum further. (sambasupplies.com)
\nnavel level, \u201cem baixo\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a>Repenique<\/h3>\n
\na high pitched tom-tom<\/p>\n<\/a>Chocalho<\/h3>\n
\nof the enredo and is silent in the second part (sambasupplies.com)<\/p>\n<\/a>Agogo Bells<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Tambourim<\/h3>\n
\nReco-Reco (similar to guiro), rarely used in samba schools in favour of chocalho
\nGanza
\nFrigideira (Frying pan)
\nPandeiro
\nTarol (small snare drum)<\/p>\nContact us<\/h3>\n