Samba is one of the most popular forms of music in Brazil. It is widely viewed as Brazil’s national musical style.
In these work shops children practice and perform different Samba rhythms, first using their voices and then on the different Samba drums. Then the whole piece is put together to create a carnival atmosphere.
Samba workshops are not only great fun but full of learning opportunities
So …
What will you get out of it?
What will you be doing?
How long does a workshop last?
Playing samba creates a lot of fun and enjoyment. To spend a few hours learning to play unfamiliar rhythms on instruments you may never even have seen before, and then to produce a creditable performance is enormously rewarding.
People find they can usually produce an acceptable sound on an instrument relatively quickly, without having to put in hours of practice. This makes workshops accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
These are some of the things you may experience:
playing alongside other beginners helps to dispel nervousness
confidence and fulfillment from playing together as a group
a sense of pride in the overall musical sound that is produced
encouragement and enhancement of teamwork
Samba workshops are a very positive activity for a wide variety of groups, including schools, businesses and community groups of all kinds. They are a way of developing personal skills, away from the pressures of normal everyday activities.
On an individual level, you can:
improve your co-ordination
gain a better sense of rhythm
develop your listening skills – you will find that you can gradually learn to listen to other patterns whilst sustaining your own part