PANDEIRO TIPS

The first and second rhythm are the most common ways of playing the pandeiro in capoeira. The third rhythm is a basic rhythm some people use to teach beginners. It is also the traditional regional rhythm used and played in traditional regional rodas.

Just a couple of things to note:
1. watch the shake at the end, how the wrist is let loose and the shake is a beat in itself.
2. relax the hand.
3. the third beat is the one that has the most emphasis