Atabaque Course
Dive into atabaque playing with emphasis on Afro-Brazilian traditions. Gain skills in safe hand techniques for bass, open tones, and slaps master Ijexá and Capoeira grooves read and write rhythm notation design beginner lessons and handle instrument tuning and care for professional results. Build powerful, culturally sensitive performances through structured practice and ready lesson plans.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Atabaque Course offers a straightforward, hands-on guide to playing and teaching with confidence. You'll explore the drum's structure, tuning methods, maintenance, proper posture, and injury-preventing techniques. Develop a strong rhythmic foundation, interpret basic notation, and perfect essential Afro-Brazilian rhythms using detailed guides. Create engaging 15-20 minute sessions for beginners and use reliable resources to advance authentically and respectfully.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Master atabaque hand techniques for clear bass, open tones, and slaps using safe posture.
- Perform key Afro-Brazilian rhythms like Ijexá and Capoeira with precise timing.
- Develop rhythm notation abilities to read, write, and teach B/O/S in 4/4 and 12/8.
- Design effective 15-20 minute beginner atabaque lesson sessions.
- Tune, maintain, and set up atabaques for optimal professional sound.
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