6 Week Samba Drumming Course hosted by Sambayabamba
Learn Rio Samba, the music played in Rio de Janeiro's famous samba schools during carnival, on this 6 Week Samba Drumming Course hosted by Sambayabamba!
About 6 Week Samba Drumming Course hosted by Sambayabamba
| 24th September 2025 | |
| 7.30pm - 9.30pm | |
|
SambaYaBamba 53 Kilbirnie Street, Glasgow South Side G5 8JD |
|
| £8 per class or all 6 classes for £40 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
A 6 week block of workshops focussing on Rio Samba - the music played in Rio de Janeiro’s famous samba schools during carnival.
We will be delving into the wealth of infectious rhythms played by the ‘bateria’ (drum section of the samba school). This kind of music involves large numbers of people and the baterias in Rio often have up to 300 players! Because of this, samba is a very social activity and a great way of meeting new people while learning a new skill.
All levels of experience welcome - this music truly has something for everyone - from easy to grasp (but very useful) grooves to more complex phrases, calls & variations. Start simple and grow from there - there's always something new to learn in samba!
Instruments we use:
Surdo – Tuned bass drums
Caixa – Brazilian snare drum
Repique – High pitched drum played with one stick & hand
Tamborim – Very high pitched hand-held drum played with a single stick
Chocalho /Ganza – Different types of shakers
Agogo – Hand-held 2 tone bells
We will also be learning some songs and how the percussion supports and interacts with the melody.
Come and make some amazing music with a great bunch of people!!
Tutor: Roddy Dickson
Roddy Dickson is a percussionist, teacher and band leader from Glasgow. Roddy has studied with some of the best musicians in the world of Brazilian music and has over 20 years of experience teaching and performing in the UK, Europe and Brazil. As well as being the main musical director with Glasgow's own Sambayabamba, Roddy is a regular guest tutor for other bands on the UK carnival scene. Roddy is adept at catering to all levels of experience and has introduced countless people to Brazilian percussion.
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Glasgow, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Glasgow? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Sponsored Links
Similar events you might like...
Trad Thursdays at Sleazys
Brought to you by Falasgair their resident Trad band, come along to Nice N Sleazy every Thursday for knee slapping traditional Scottish music!
READ MORE
One Night In Tennessee
Inspired by the open mic nights of Bourbon Street, Old Bohemia and their talented friends take to the stage and cover your favourite country classics at Maggie's Rock N Rodeo!
READ MORE
Sloans Ceilidh
Sloans Famous Friday Ceilidh is back and it's bigger and better than ever... it's a must for everyone visiting Glasgow and any true weegie!
READ MORE
Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh
Get ready to go buck wild at Maggies Rock N Rodeo's sellout Cowboy Ceilidh - the wildest country party this side of Texas!
READ MORE
The Bobby Deans Big Band
Join The Bobby Deans Big Band on Sunday afternoons at the Paloma Lounge for some great live big band sounds!
READ MORE
Divas Through The Decades Tribute Night
Whether you strut like Tina Turner, can high kick like the Spice Girls or want belt out your inner Whitney Houston, Arta's Divas Through The Decades Tribute Night is sure to get you dancing!
READ MORE
BIG Soul Events
Join in the fun and dance to the best in Soul, Disco, Motown, RnB, BIG Soul Classics to today's floor fillers when BIG Soul Events come to Pollokshaws Burgh Hall!
READ MORE
Accoustic Open Mic Hosted by Gerry Lyons
Join Gerry Lyons at Nice N Sleazy on the first Monday each month for the 'longest running open mic in the history of the universe'!
READ MORE
Sponsored Links
Find other events in Glasgow
Sponsored Links