The aim of this lesson is to improve students’ reading and playing of rhythms, through learning a simple samba-style piece. Students perform rhythms in different ways, sometimes as a whole class and ...

Looking for a rhythm activity that goes beyond the basics? This classroom samba with a rock ’n’ roll theme is a high-energy way to challenge your students’ rhythm-reading and ensemble skills. Inspired ...

Samba can’t be learned from a textbook alone. Brazil’s musical tradition is best understood first-hand and up close — close enough to feel the drumbeat reverberate inside you. “ It's like an ocean of ...