Brazilian Rhythms for the Drum Set - Part 5 - Maracatu, Maxixe, Frevo, Afoxé

Here is Part 5 of a multi-part video series on Brazilian Rhythms for the Drum Set.
The subject of this video are the Brazilian rhythms Maracatu, Maxixe, Frevo, Afoxé. I discuss developing the foundation for each rhythm and demonstrate the examples in my book, Advanced Coordination for Drum Set and Hand Percussion. The book is available from me at [e-mail]
The equipment I am using for this series consists of:
Doc Sweeney Stave Drums in African Olivewood
20"x 16" Bass Drum
Toms: 8"x 8", 10"x 8", 14"x 14 flloor tom"
14"x 6.5" Snare Drum
Cymbals are:
Paiste 22' Traditional Light Ride
Paiste Traditional 20" Flat Ride with rivets
Paiste Traditional 16" and 17" thin crashes
Paiste Traditional 13" Hi-Hats
Sabian 12" AA Mini Hats
Heads on toms are Remo Pinstripes on toms
Bass drum is an Aquarian Power stroke 1 head.
Snare is a Aquarian coated head
Microphones are a AKG C24 stereo overhead and an Shure Beta 52 on the Bass drum
Some influential Artists and drummers to listen to in this style include
Some drummers to check out
Ignacio Berroa
Duduka Da Fonseca
Portinho
Dafnis Prieto
Airto Moreira
Edu Riberio
DOM UM ROMÃO
Naná Vasconcelos
Paul Wertico
Some of my favorite Brazilian artists
Alcione
Jorge Ben
Maria Bethânia
João Bosco
Carlinhos Brown
Chico Buarque
Casuarina
Cartola
Beth Carvalho
Nelson Cavaquinho
Gal Costa
Djavan
Giberto Gil
João Gilberto
Antônio Carlos Jobim
Seu Jorge
"Edu" Lobo
Sérgio Mendes
Milton Nascimento
Clara Nunes
Hermato Pascoal
Rosa Passos
Elis Regina
Simone
Timbalada
Caetano Veloso
Paulinho Da Viola

[@jotagomezmusico]

Great video! Im a trully Hermeto Pascoal fan, Hermeto is a one of a kind musician, the way he Mix rythms, harmonies and melodies is amazing, thats why Miles Davis call him "The Crazy Albino". I recomended listen to the album "Festa Dos Deuses". Thx Rick! Greetings from Chile!

[@thanatos8618]

It's nice to see Hermeto has some Chilean fans too. Greetings from the Frevo's and Maracatu's Capital (Pernambuco).

[@CassiaJimenes-nl9vr]

Que vídeo maravilhoso

[@MatthiasHaffner]

you have an amazing technique, thanks for your videos! Small comment on Maxixe: the bass drum traditionally never plays a "Baião"-figure, but always the 2 and the 2 + . Oscar Bolão is a great example of how to play Maxixe. Um abraço!

[@rickdior]

Hi Matthias
Thanks for writing.
I am not demonstrating the traditional rhythm, just the ones in my book.
There are hybids of Maxixe played by many great drummers here in the states including Duduka da Fonseca , Ricky Sebastian and Portinho. The BD patterns are mixed as well as the ride and HH patterns. I grew up in NYC playing in many Brazilian Jazz groups and watching these guys. My book is based on the modern hybrid versions of these rhythms, not the absolute traditional versions.

[@MatthiasHaffner]

@@rickdior I see - it sounds great anyway! When I studied in Rio, it was a very traditional school on how they play maxixe in gafiera- and choro-style. It was there when I got to learn that I should not mix up the Bass Drum patterns, but again: that´s the traditional view on things. Keep up your good work and amazing videos! Thanks once more.

[@rickdior]

Thanks Matthias and thank you for your comment. You are so lucky to have studied in Rio. I am jealous!
Stay well
Rick

[@willwagnerwaguinho]

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[@fadliardiansyah2922]

i like

[@HarryJoiner]

1:35 ... sick

[@dingus7081]

I wan't to learn Frevo so bad but my feet independance is terrible 🤣