Pandeiro

The pandeiro is a frame drum and has its origins in Arabia. It is similar to the tambourine, but differs from it with regard to the arrangement of the clamps. While hourglass opposite the tambourine 2 clamps, they form the pandeiro a shell. This creates a much quieter clatter, similar to the sound of a hi-hat with the drums. Some instruments have between pairs Schell another flat metal plate, whose purpose is to dampen sound and prevent Nachscheppern the clamps. This is a more sophisticated way of playing the finger and hand stops possible, which is not affected by the sound of the bells. For a different use of different Pandeiros were developed. They are available in sizes 8 to 14 inches, with 10 inches is the most common size. Strung they are natural or plastic skins.

The pandeiro offers a wide variety of sound options. In particular, the down-tuned instruments with a natural skin, the entire range from deep, rich bass sound on up to high, sharp slap. Virtuoso Pandeirospieler (for example, Marcos Suzano ) can replace with this instrument a complete drum kit.

Use

The pandeiro is traditionally used in Capoeira, Samba, the pagoda and the Choro. It is played in both smaller ensembles as well as in the big samba schools.

The playing techniques and also the Pandeiros used are very different part in the various styles of music.

When the Capoeira Pandeiro is played easiest. There is a basic rhythm, which is hardly varies and no great demands on the technique. Be used both natural, as well Plastikfellpandeiros in different sizes.

In the big samba schools, the pandeiro is more show instrument, since it deals with its small volume in the hundreds -strong escola de samba can hardly be heard. It large, plastic -covered fur Pandeiros are used which are juggled while dancing. A much more important role plays the pandeiro in the pagoda. In this " chamber music " version of the street Samba Plastikfellpandeiros be used.

In Choro Pandeiro is the often the only percussion instrument. Here especially the deep Naturfellpandeiro is used with its broad spectrum of sound. On the playing technique very high demands are made: the Pandeirospieler must put both a rhythmic base, as well as accents to play in tune and SHapINg the transitions between the different parts of a piece.

Due to its versatility, the pandeiro can be used in almost all musical styles, even where it is not traditionally used. In the MPB, it is common, but also the forró or in modern funk bands.

Game art

The pandeiro is held with the left hand horizontally in front of the body (except for right-handers ). The right hand beats the tones with the thumb, fingertips, the palm or the palm of the hand. Depending on the style and desired sound, the pandeiro is playing with the left hand so turned back and forth that the jingles running through 16th play (an important aspect of the Marcos Suzano technique). This corresponds to the hi-hat function on drums. The thumb of the right hand suggests either a sounding, open tone, or damps these tone by it is lying on the fur. This deepest tone of Pandeiros generated at the trim is similar to the bass drum the drums. The open tone can also be produced with the finger tips, this technique was developed by Marcos Suzano. If you look with the flat of his hand in the middle of the coat, you get a slap, the sound sharp and short and corresponds to the snare drum in the drum. Furthermore, one has (for Naturfellpandeiros ) possible by pressing with the thumb of the left hand, the voltage of the fur to influence, so that the pitch of the open sound is continuously variable. Finally, there are muted tones that are generated with fingertips and palms on the very edge of the Pandeiros and bring especially the clamps in a suspense 16th to the blades.

Through the combination and the skillful use of all these options sound, the pandeiro can be like a percussion sound. Especially in combination with a microphone and good settings on the mixer are impressive sounds to achieve.

Important Pandeirospieler

• Marcos Suzano
• Airto Moreira
• Jackson do Pandeiro
• Tarcísio Resende
• Dudu Tucci
• Guello
• Sergio Krakowski
• Beto Cazes
• Celsinho Silva
• Jorginho do Pandeiro
• Paulinho do Pandeiro
• Paulinho Silva
• Mamão ( Olinda / Recife )
• Gilson de Assis

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