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Build Your Own Brazilian Repinique Drum
I was looking to buy some Brazilian samba drums, but was disheartened to find out just how much they cost here in the United States. The technology and materials aren't all that advanced, so why would...
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Build your own Brazilian Tamborim (with or without jingles)
The next item in my series of DIY Brazilian instruments is my tamborim. This version includes jingles (like Meinl's "patented" tampeiro), but you can just as easily cut these out. I like the novelty of...
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Make your own Brazilian Alfaia
Before I get started, I should say that I really got ahead of myself on this project and forgot to take pictures along the way. However, I must say that this one is very simple (like my other Brazilian...
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Make Your Own Brazilian Chocalho (Shaker)
"Chocalho" is the Portuguese word for "shaker," and indeed shakers come in many forms, both in Brazil and elsewhere. But when you think about samba, the chocalho is essentially the jingles from a...
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