Samba Reggae
(Tune signal: smoking a cigar/ joint)
Notes:
This
is the definite must know tune.
The tempo of the song is dictated by the caller on the Rep. Start at a funky but not too fast rate.
Begin the song with the Intro break.
Use
the intro, call and response, and short breaks frequently. Also liberally use
a break of 4 beats frequently with one instrument going each time (don’t
forget the surdos – they sound great on their own if you call a break of 8
beats). Don’t forget that you can string a load of short breaks together.
Samba
Reggae is a very flexible tune. Using the intro break you can slow the tempo
right down to a more reggae style pace or speed it up and
kick in the tune – don’t go too mad though or the snares won't be able to
keep up!!
End the song with the intro break again.
Groove
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h = high agogo bell
. = ghost note (quiet snare note)
Breaks
Intro break
(Signal: stretching out both arms from the chest upwards, as if pulling up a top)
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R = Repenique
E = Everyone else
A = All
Call and Response break
(Signal: alternating "karate chop" movements with hands by the side of head)
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Repeat FOUR times
Short Break
(Signal: like the "small word" sign in charades - thumb and 1st finger held apart to to signal something small)
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