Introduction to Percussion: Discover the Magic of Rhythm
The Power of Adapting Instruments
A course by Carlinhos Brown , Singer, Composer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Teacher
Joined October 2020
About the video: The Power of Adapting Instruments
Overview
“Now I will talk about the possibilities of creating, adapting or modifying the instruments to produce the most varied sounds. Creativity is everything!”
In this video lesson Carlinhos Brown addresses the topic: The Power of Adapting Instruments, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Percussion: Discover the Magic of Rhythm. Discover your inner percussionist and learn to create new rhythms with Brazilian music icon Carlinhos Brown.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this class. my aim is to teach you how to create. improvise. and adapt musical instruments. That's the The surdo. in my creative process. plays a key role. I refer to them as turned surdos because they are played this way naturally. It was a desire of a to learn drums and embrace this musical journey. especially within my community. That I said... We need to find a way Yes. We can adapt and create our own concept using our instruments. shaping them to fit our unique vision and So. unleash your creativity to adapt and modify the instrument you possess. Do whatever you want. That's how I m...”
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Carlinhos Brown
A course by Carlinhos Brown
Carlinhos Brown is a mainstay of Brazilian music and culture. He is the founder of the musical group Timbalada, one of the creators of the axé music genre, and has won several Latin Grammy Awards for his music with the Tribalistas and as Carlinhos Brown é Carlito Marrón. He also earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song for Real in Rio, from the movie Rio, and is currently one of the judges on The Voice Brasil.
In addition to being a successful musician, Carlinhos was the first Brazilian to earn the title of Ibero-American Ambassador for Culture, a position that focuses on cultural activism by helping underprivileged communities and promoting Brazilian music.
In 2020, he launched three new albums: Axé Inventions - Àjààlà, Umbalista, and Paxuá e Paramim em: A floresta dos rios voadores. In his latest projects, Carlinhos is focusing on new compositions, including music for the soundtrack for Cura by choreographer Deborah Colker.
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