This article shares practical insights and heuristic guidelines for improvising and performing authentic Afro-Brazilian samba rhythms, emphasizing the use of rhythm wheels—a circular notation tool—to visualize and internalize recurrent rhythmic patterns.

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Percussive Arts Society
127 E. Michigan St. #600
Indianapolis, IN 46204
T: (317) 974-4488
F: (317) 974-4499
E: percarts@pas.org

Rhythm! Discovery Center
Temporarily Closed while
establishing new location.
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Percussive Arts Society
127 E. Michigan St. #600
Indianapolis, IN 46204
T: (317) 974-4488
F: (317) 974-4499
E: percarts@pas.org


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