Learn to Play the "Carreteiro" on Tamborim with these 4 Exercises (Dicas de Tamborim)!

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Philip Galinsky shows 4 exercises that will help you play the "carreteiro," the characteristic subdivisions of the samba, on the tamborim! The video features the 3-and-1 turning technique (down-down-up-down), but the exercises can work just as well with any of the other turning techniques.
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[@pablojimenez5736]

Hi Master,
I am having difficulties with the high tempo of "batria furiosa" or "esquenta bateria" of Mangueira or Stacio....
What exercise do you have to achieve high tempo?
Maybe a combination of carreteio 2x1 and 1x1....I don't think you will be able to go with the very high tempo with a carreteio 3x1
What do you think?
Did you ever try to play along the very fast batucadas ("furiosas")?

[@LearnToPlaySamba]

Thanks for your great question, Pablo! The exercise I would suggest is to play carreteiro along with a metronome for one minute straight every day (or at least 5-6 days a week). On the first day, start at a very comfortable tempo, whatever that is for you. Then each day, move the speed up by 2 BPMs. So, if on day one you play at 100 BPM, on day two go to 102, on day three to 104, and so on. As you get faster and faster, you may need to stay at a certain BPM for longer than one day, or you may need to slow the metronome back down again on certain days. That's OK. It's all part of the process. Practicing along with samba-enredos at different speeds is also a great tool. No matter which technique you choose, it is possible to play as fast as they do in Rio's samba schools. It just takes consistent practice over time. Let me know how it goes.🙂

[@LearnToPlaySamba]

And yes, I have played tamborim with fast baterias in Rio in the past. I agree that 2x1 is a lot easier at higher speeds, but any technique is possible. Many players in Rio use 3x1 these days, even in the faster baterias. So, whatever technique you choose -- they're all great and valid -- consistent practice is the key. If I can help in any way, just let me know.