In my latest article, I shared a playlist of 50 Brazilian songs to listen to and study. While notating the irresistible samba feel is impossible, transcriptions can help to understand and figure out the patterns, textures, and accents of samba, partido alto, and bossa nova. By listening closely to these songs, we can understand the drum arrangements and how they were crafted to support the music by the masters of Brazilian drumming.
If you are looking to improve your skills, you can get the complete drum transcriptions for “Lei” by Djavan, “Chora Tua Tristeza” by Leny Andrade, and “Ladeira da Preguiça” by Rosa Passos. All the transcriptions are included in one printable PDF file. Immerse yourself in the exciting world of Brazilian music, where you can listen to and study the feel of drummers such as Teo Lima, Adriano de Oliveira, and Celso de Almeida. Elevate your drumming!
Francis' Drumming Blog 