Pandeiro Technique

This lesson shows basic pandeiro technique. Even if you don’t speak Portuguese, you’ll understand how to play this frame drum from Brasil. Use your thumb, finger tips, and the heal of your hand to play three basic sounds. The middle finger of the holding hand can be used to mute the head from below.

This video shows the Pandeiro as it is commonly played in Capoeira music. This style might be more accessible in some ways, as it uses fewer specific techniques.

Kanjira Solo

This is an amazing vocalized, then played, solo on the Indian Kanjira drum. The artist is Shree Sundarkumar. Enjoy!

Tombak Solo

This is an example of the Persian Tombak, a goblet-shaped drum that is popular in Iran and surrounding countries. The head is played with the fingers and thumbs. A wide range of tones are available.

Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez

Drummer, Horacio Hernandes “El Negro” and Percussionist, Marc Quinonez perform on Drumset and Percussion in this Modern Drummer Festival special edition from Hudson Music. The piece is call “The Octopus” and features clave, poly rhythms, and some amazing artistry. Enjoy!