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Hedgehog (Tune signal: spiky fingers on the head)
Notes: This tune is played over 8 beats rather than 4, so counting in of breaks etc is different. It is played at quite a fast tempo. The Hedgehog break can be changed to anything you want – for example “No War”. Tweak the signals to fit as well, especially if you’re using more than one call. We sometimes play an alcoholic versions with the calls “Lager” (signal: drinking a pint), “Vodka” (signal: making a ‘v’ with fingers) and “Tequila” (needs to be shouted quickly; signal: ‘T’ made with hands). The Repenique part has notes played on the rim of the drum as well as the skin. It can be a little difficult to get the hang of, but stick with it. Start with just the agogos playing their pattern then bring in the other instruments, starting with the snares.
Break 1 is played just by the surdos, whilst everyone else continues playing the groove pattern. Try continuing playing this break until a Hedgehog break or similar is called.
Both the Hedgehog call and Break 1 are stretched over 8 beats but notes/ shouts are only in the last 2 or 4 notes. It is important to count from the start of the 8 beats to get the timing right. It is easier to play the low surdo pattern if you play the silent hits (marked "-" on the notation) with your hand. Just be careful not to play them too loudly (they're just to keep time). Cut out all instruments, and leave the agogos going, and then introduce snares, before calling a break.
Finish on a shouting call.
Have fun!
Groove
x = hit - = silent hit with hand resting on skin s = note played of side of repenique l
= low agogo bell
Breaks
Break 1 (Signal: 1 finger held up)
Played by Surdos only - start counting from ">"
Hedgehog call (Signal: Hedgehog call sign)
Start counting from ">"
This call can be changed to anything you want though 2 syllables works the best. We've used "No War" (sign: make a "W" with the hands), "vodka" (sign: hold up 2 finders in a "V" sign"), "tequila" (sign: make a "T" with the hands), "lager" (sign: drinking a pint), "compost" (sign: making a "C" shape with one hand) or "F*ck Bush" (sign: make a hole with one hand and insert finger of other hand into it).
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