In this online
video lesson, Scott Kettner demonstrates
the basic techniques needed to learn to play the LP
Rio Pandeiro.
Tuning
Techniques for holding the drum
Exercises to strengthen hand, wrist and arm
Basic tones including bass, slap and muted
A graduate of The New School University Jazz and Contemporary Music program,
Scott Kettner has studied intensively in Brazil and in 2004 became a member
of one of the oldest existing traditional Maracatu groups from Recife, Brazil,
Maracatu Nação Estrela Brilhante (founded in 1906). In 2003
and 2005 Scott was awarded an artist grant from The Brooklyn Arts Council
for his project Maracatu New York and The Nation Beat and was elected a 2006
Latin Jazz Ambassador by the U.S. State Department. Scott is also a faculty
member of The New School University's Jazz and Contemporary Music Program
where he conducts the Brazilian Maracatu Percussion class. More>
