The berimbau Rhythm- Idalinha I am sorry, but I have not heard any kind of explanation for this rhythm other than it was just a rhythm that people liked to play, it was not used for any kind of purpose or intention. VERBAL ANNOTATION: TICH TICH DOM DOM DIM DOM DOM TICH TICH DIM TICH [...] [...more]
The Berimbau rhythm of Amazonas some people say that bimba developed it from when he went to the amazon and heard it from the native indians. However, Mestre Bimba never went to the Amazon. [...more]
The Berimbau Rhythm of Cavalaria This is one of the seven toques of Capoeira regional. The Rhythm of cavalaria was thought to be traditionally played to warn the capoeiristas that the cavalry were coming. This was because of the banning of capoeira practice, they would thus warn the capoeiras so they could escape persecution. However, [...] [...more]
Sao Bento Grande (Regional) The Rhythm of Sao bento grande is usually played in most traditional Capoeira Regional Rodas. Many groups and people have either suppressed or misunderstood where and when to use this toque. [...more]