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The Berimbau is the leading instrument in capoeira. The first thing about learning to play the berimbau is learning how to hold the instrument correctly. Many beginners have a difficulty positioning their hands to hold the instrument and further difficulty balancing it. You almost have to learn to this part first before you can really pick up some rhythms. A recommendation is to start with a viola. The viola is the smaller of the 3 size categories of cabacas. The biggest, gunga is the hardest to balance while playing. How to hold the berimbau? Your left hand holds the berimbau and the dobrao. Make sure the cabaca is towards you. You will be pulling the cabaca away and |
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