The Repique de Mão ("Hand Repique") is a typical samba percussion instrument from Brazil used in small group samba settings (such as a samba/pagode band or a "roda de samba" gathering). It was created by Ubirany Félix do Nascimento, one of the founding members of the legendary Grupo Fundo de Quintal (The Backyard Group), in the 1970s and has since become a classic instrument in the genre used by samba groups the world over.

In this course, you will learn what we consider to be the fundamentals of playing the Repique de Mão in a traditional context, including how to hold the instrument, the basic strokes, foundational techniques, two versions of the basic pattern, some quintessential variations, and how to put together an arrangement for a song.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Repique de Mão player or teacher, this course has something for learners of all levels and is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in Brazilian music and culture. Let's get started and have some fun learning the basics of the Repique de Mão!