#129 | Intermediate

Bossa Nova / Samba

By: Sam Heard
Bossa Novas and Sambas share the same root pulse. When adapted
for drumset it is played on the bass drum and hi hat pedals.
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Avoid the temptation to play bossa nova too fast!
It is meant to be a nice, danceable tempo.

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Basic samba 'batucada' rhythm:

Begin developing a feel between the snare and feet, with accents. Give it TIME!
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Samba latin jazz patterns for the whole set.

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