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Alson known under the name: repique, this instrument his used to
support the surdos in the samba bateria. It often has a role similaur
to the first violin in an orchestra, as it cues entrances and calls.
Its size is usually
10 X 10 or 12 X 10 inches, and it is made out in metal.
It has two plastic heads mounted very tightly. It hans from the
neck and his played with a stick in the right hand, and bare left
hand. Its basic rhythm is very simple since it is one beat long.
Each of the following illustrations corresponds to one semi-quaver
on the part shown after.
Illustration 1
1st semi-quaver
Open sound with right-hand stick |
Illustration2
2nd semi-quaver
First rim-shot with right-hand stick |
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Illustration 3
3rd semi-quaver
Second rim-shot with right-hand stick |
Illustration 4
4th semi-quaver
Open sound with bare left hand |
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