berimbau

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• - Article by Richard P. Graham and N. Scott Robinson covering history, popular and traditional Brazilian use, and recent developments.
  
• - Description and illustration, with links.
  
• - Illustrated guide to stringing and playing the instrument.
  
• - Photograph, description, and audio samples of the capoeira rhythms. [English/Portuguese]
  
• - Covers traditional and modern materials and methods.
  
• - Introduction to playing the berimbau.