
Welcome to the pandeiro workshop, a three-level course—basic, intermediate, and advanced—that teaches posture, stretching to avoid pain, the seven-symbol pandeiro dictionary, and rhythm practice with video lessons and speed control.
Learn the pandeiro workshop method, a seven-symbol dictionary that lets you play any rhythm with proper hand technique, through compact, pragmatic video lessons from zero to advanced.
Joel Araujo, physicist and musician, shares his pandeiro journey from Recife to Europe and offers a pandeiro workshop method to play consistently with daily ten-minute practice.
Learn a four-minute arm and wrist stretching routine to strengthen joints and prevent pain, emphasizing tendon-focused stretches and relaxed posture before, during, and after pandeiro practice.
Position the pandeiro with the hand between the edge and the platanias, using a thumb rest to avoid overpressure. Use damping and a pendulum motion to shape the sound.
Master the half bow movement on the pandeiro to distribute effort between both hands, prevent tendonitis, and practice with proper posture, relaxed shoulders, and fingertip wrist technique for faster rhythms.
Learn the seven symbols of the pandeiro workshop method to play any rhythm, using three sound regions—bass, mid, and treble—across both hemispheres.
Master high frequencies on the pandeiro by using the UH and four F symbols to extract high tones from the platanias, using the lower hand and fingertips.
Master the DB and MHB symbols to produce bass frequencies from the pandeiro, using the thumb on the bottom and the middle finger on top, while avoiding skin pressure.
demonstrate mid-frequency pandeiro sounds by muffling the head from below with the middle finger, turning db and emb tones into a muffled dry crackling mid sound, labeled xdb and xmb.
Learn to execute the O stroke on the pandeiro with an open hand, producing a medium frequency, more intense beat than the db or emb.
Explore the seven symbols that map tones and hand positions on the pandeiro, guiding you from bass to high notes and the beat.
Master pandeiro rhythms from samba, baiao, and funk by building grooves with seven symbols, gaining independence and creating your own rhythms through a stepwise rhythmic staircase.
Master frevo tambourine basics from zero to advanced in this basic level course on pandeiro.
Learn basic level 1 waltz on the tambourine (pandeiro) as part of the from zero to advanced course.
Master the third in the waltz at basic level 2 for tambourine (pandeiro) in the playing tambourine course.
Learn the basics of samba-canção and bossanova rhythms on the tambourine (pandeiro) at a beginner level, building foundational technique and rhythm awareness.
Explore basic level ideas about being a consumer and acting as the store on eBay to survive.
Explore basic level tambourine techniques with Côco rhythms, capturing onomatopoeic sounds from the caption to build foundational timing and coordination.
Master the pandeiro through intermediate level waltz techniques, progressing from basic to advanced skills in a structured learning path.
Advance to an intermediate samba level on tambourine by practicing rhythmic patterns inspired by la semana de la voz de Santiago and San Martin del Socorro.
Explore poetic imagery and symbolic themes within an intermediate xote rhythm to guide tambourine playing with expressive timing and mood.
Master baião on the pandeiro at an intermediate level with Acarajé Companhia, highlighting the development of studies, life, and tradition across decades.
Learn frevo-de-bloco 1 intermediate level on the tambourine (pandeiro) and connect with dreams, mind, and pardon from the caption.
Explore frevo-de-bloco 2 at the intermediate level, advancing tambourine (pandeiro) skills within a from zero to advanced course framework.
Advance your tambourine (pandeiro) skills through bolero patterns at the intermediate level, guiding you from zero to advanced technique and musical expression.
Develop intermediate polka technique on the tambourine (pandeiro) as part of the from zero to advanced course, focusing on polka rhythm patterns and rhythm coordination.
Develop reggae rhythm skills at an intermediate level by practicing tambourine patterns and rhythmic syllables like 'wo' and 'whoa' for precise groove.
Develop intermediate pandeiro techniques for funk carioca or maculelê rhythms, building solid foundational skills toward advanced mastery.
Explore intermediate Xaxado on the pandeiro, advancing from basics toward nuanced rhythm within the zero to advanced course framework.
Advance your tambourine (pandeiro) skills for samba and choro from zero to an advanced level, while inviting you to decide on the size and color of the support.
Advance your tambourine skills in baião with the advanced level lecture, guided by the caption's music cues and love-themed lyrics.
Describe a Brazilian daily routine and cultural motifs in a playful chant, weaving vida de San Andreas, Santa Maria, la la la, and visuals like her glasses.
Advance your tambourine playing with frevo-canção 2 at the advanced level, guiding a journey from zero to mastery through focused rhythm and technique for pandeiro.
Master advanced level samba enredo on the pandeiro, advancing techniques and musicality through focused practice.
Advance bolero playing on the pandeiro within the tambourine course, progressing from zero to advanced level through focused techniques.
Master advanced hip hop tambourine techniques from the course playing tambourine (pandeiro): from zero to advanced, focusing on hip hop rhythm patterns and pandeiro fundamentals.
Advance your tambourine skills in pop music and funk at an advanced level, weaving motifs such as juramento, per capita income, and motivos de cabeza de corazon into your performance.
Advance your tambourine (pandeiro) skills with maracatu rhythms, using structured dot counts and la la vocalizations to master complex patterns at an advanced level.
Learning the pandeiro has never been so easy: from zero to advanced
The pandeiro workshop course is a passport to your triumph. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity. Acquire knowledge that can change your musical path forever.
RHYTHMS YOU CAN PLAY IMMEDIATELY: Learn quickly so you can play at barbecues, feijoadas and parties with friends and family next weekend.
21 RHYTHMS COVERED IN THIS COURSE: Samba, Samba-Canção, Samba-Enredo, Choro, Bossanova, Frevo-de-Bloco, Frevo-Canção, Frevo-de-Rua, Waltz, Xote, Côco, Baião, Bolero, Polka, Reggae, Funk Carioca, Maculelê, Xaxado, Hip-Hop, Pop Music Funk, Maracatu.
HOW IS THE PANDEIRO PLAYED? The pandeiro lexicon is simple and straightforward and shows you only the 7 main sounds of the pandeiro, with which you can play any rhythm in the world in combination.
PRACTICAL: You can even learn on your cell phone, computer or smart TV by repeating and slowing down the videos as many times as you want to see the pandeiro's strokes in detail.
PLAYLIST WITH REAL SONGS: Enjoy an exclusive playlist! It will give you a deeper understanding of the rhythmic and melodic aspects of each musical style before you start practicing on the pandeiro.
IMPROVE YOUR ART: Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced percussionist, the course will provide you with a structured path to mastering the art of the pandeiro, ensuring continuous growth and improvement.
CULTURAL IMMERSION: Immerse yourself in the rich mosaic of Brazilian and international music and culture. In this course, you will not only learn how to play the pandeiro, but also gain a historical context for some of the musical genres covered.
ACCELERATE YOUR LEARNING: Benefit from a carefully developed didactic approach that accelerates your learning. With direct step-by-step exercises and comprehensive tips, you'll progress faster than ever before.