# Samba band

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A **samba band** or **samba** is a [musical ensemble](/source/Musical_ensemble) that plays [samba music](/source/Samba_music). Samba styled music originates from Brazil.

The rhythm section of a samba band consisting of drums is known as a *[bateria](/source/Bateria)*.

## Instruments

A samba band normally consists of [tamborims](/source/Tamborim), [snare drums](/source/Snare_drums) (caixa), [agogo bells](/source/Agog%C3%B4), [surdos](/source/Surdo), [ganzás](/source/Ganz%C3%A1) / [chocalho](/source/Chocalho) (shakers), [cuíca](/source/Cu%C3%ADca), [timbal](/source/Timbal), [pandeiro](/source/Pandeiro), and the [repinique](/source/Repinique). The band leader often carries a repinique, as well as using [apitos](/source/Apito) (whistles) to signal breaks and calls. Other instruments have been added in many samba bands such as the [frigideira](/source/Frigideira), [cavaquinho](/source/Cavaquinho) 4-stringed guitars, 7-stringed guitars and a small brass section (trumpets and trombones). As a general rule in Brazil, a samba band must have a group of a minimum of 8 singers with one lead singer to provide the vocal harmony needed to sing the [samba-enredo](/source/Samba-enredo) and other forms of samba music.

A big set of samba drums in the UK costs around £300. More expensive sets come with more drums enabling more players to join; a convenience due to how many would usually take place in the orchestra.

## Music

In America, bands traditionally play samba (carnival rhythms of the [samba schools](/source/Samba_schools) of [Rio de Janeiro](/source/Rio_de_Janeiro)). In other countries, they now play reggae, funk, hip hop and [Brazilian folk music](/source/Brazilian_folk_music). Like other drumming bands, the music exceeds 130 decibels but often this attracts listeners. Some samba bands have eccentric costumes whilst others have costumes themed around their religions/animals.

## Bands

Thousands of bands have been formed in countries outside Brazil. These often appear in schools but many are run by samba organisations. They are a good form of music education as they do not require music reading as the music is recalled aurally.

## See also

- [Samba](/source/Samba)

## References

- [www.rio-carnival.net/samba_parade](http://www.rio-carnival.net/samba_parade)[dead link]

## External links

- [www.buzzle.com](https://web.archive.org/web/20110416065329/http://www.buzzle.com/articles/samba-a-guide-to-brazils-most-famous-musical-style.html)

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