This method arose from the need to combine the foundation of the drumstick technique used in the United States with the typical Brazilian ostinates. "I have always seen both universes in parallel, with no points in common. Brazilian snare patterns and drumlines, drum corps or marching bands."

Brazilian Rudiments, by Fred Castilho, is a book that teaches in a simple and practical way the art of adding the foundation of the drumstick technique used in the United States to typical Brazilian ostinatos.

Professor Fred Castilho gradually teaches to play the most played rhythms in Brazil. With emphasis in the empirical the was built in his experience in Monobloco playing (caixa de guerra) snare drums whose base rhythm is samba. With the help of and the QR codes present in the book, it is easy to enter the demonstrations of the rudiments.

The book b where you can watch videos and learn from Professor Fred Castilho on Youtube.

Suitable for all who want to train brazilian snare patterns combined with the american rudiments.