How to tell the difference between 3 Rio samba baterias

Can you tell which bateria is playing based on sound alone? Here we'll explore the unique drumming styles of 3 of Rio’s top samba school baterias. Imperatriz Leopoldinense, Acadêmicos do Salgueiro and Estação Primeira de Mangueira so that you can know the differences!

This is a more curated and personal video than my normal videos. I hope that you all like it.

If you would like to learn how to play samba drums, I have added a lot of transcriptions of the samba drum patterns that I talk about in this video. You can get a copy in the link below. Get your PDF copy of the musical notations here: https://gosamba.net/pages/inside-the-bateria-imperatriz-salgueiro-and-mangueira

Go Samba leads an organized trip to Rio for samba lovers. Take your playing and understanding of samba culture to the next level. Click the link below to see if this trip is right for you.

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To learn more about the history of samba and where it comes from I have added a recommended reading list of books for English speakers.

I urge you to order these books from your local library or www.powells.com. Recommended reading list:

"Rhythms of Resistance, African Musical Heritage in Brazil" ~ by Peter Fryer

"The Yoruban Diaspora in the Atlantic World" ~ Edited by Toyin Falola and Matt D. Childs

"Samba" ~ by Alma Guillermoprieto