Song Lyrics Pequeno Cancioneiro de Capoeira Angola Hands-down the most comprehensive songbook I've found thusfar for capoeira angola. 83 pages of ladainhas and corridos from Mestres Moraes, Valmir, Cobrinha, Joao Grande, Roberval, Janja, Lua Rasta, and others - compiled by a member of Capoeira Angola Raíz in Costa Rica. It includes the author of each song, if known, and the CD where the song can be heard. Capoeira4all Lyrics and Clips Ladainhas, corridos, maculelê, and samba de roda song lyrics with English translations. Many also have a short sound clip so you can hear the melody. 159-page songbook Compiled by Caçapa of Bantus Capoeira, this book contains over 380 songs (no English translations) gathered from various sources on the internet. Lyrics from the old Mestres Galho's page gives lyrics for many older CDs that were not produced with liner notes, such as the recordings of Mestres Bimba, Pastinha, Waldemar, Paulo dos Anjos, Canjiquinha, Traíra, Noronha, Eziquiel, and Caiçara.

Berimbau Toques Berimbau Basics These video clips, performed by a member of Capoeira Da Rua, show you three basic berimbau tones, five basic exercises, and five toques. Many Toques by Many Mestres This page offers a comprehensive listing of toques and their uses in the game (text is in French). The best part is the wide variety of sound clips; for example, you can hear the toque of Iúna played by Bimba, Camisa, Suassuna, Boneco, Moraes, and more! It's excellent for comparing different mestres' interpretations of the same rhythm. YouTube Toques 1 Angola, São Bento pequeno, São Bento grande de Angola, São Bento grande de Regional, Benguela, Iúna YouTube Toques 2 Amazonas, Cavalaria, Santa Maria de Regional, Santa Maria de Angola, Idalina, Samba de Roda, Lamento, Jogo de dentro, Jogo de fora Toques by Mestre Virgulino Mestre Virgulino of Cordão de Ouro gives an introduction to the berimbau and plays 12 different toques.

Making & Caring for Instruments How to string a berimbau Contramestre Aranha of the Academy of João Pequeno shows one method of stringing your berimbau. How to make and string a berimbau Professor Aranha of Grupo Capoeira Brasil shows how to make a berimbau and the basics of how to play it. There are also pictures of Mucuiu of Arte Capoeira using an alternate method to string the berimbau, bending it with the thigh rather than the knee. The Art of Building the Berimbau Article on Capoeira-shop.com that provides extensive information on the materials used for the verga and cabaça. More to come...

Articles about Music Singing Tips Helpful hints on responding to the chorus, leading singing, ladainhas, improvisation, etc. Instrument Tips Helpful hints on instrument protocol and etiquette, as well as playing each one. Mysticism in Capoeira This 21-page article contains information about the history of the instruments as well as interpretations of commonly sung, yet often enigmatic capoeira lyrics. Berimbau Article on the evolution of the berimbau and its use in popular music O Berimbau-de-Barriga e Seus Toques Kay Shaffer's 1977 research on the berimbau. In Portuguese only... English translation coming soon!