Bossa Nova Beat Drums ((new))

e & a 2 e & a 3 e & a 4 e & a (Bass drum on: the “1,” the “&” of 2, and the “a” of 4 — varies by arrangement)

The most recognizable is the “samba foot” — a steady, syncopated ostinato that mimics the surdo (a large bass drum played in Rio’s carnival samba schools). A common written example is: bossa nova beat drums

Add very soft snare hits between the rimclicks to fill out the sound. e & a 2 e & a 3

Add a "feathered" note on the "and" of 2 and the "and" of 4. Keep the volume low; it should be felt more than heard. ” the “&” of 2