Drum Lesson: Samba Variations (Working Drummer’s Essential Latin Grooves Part 2)

Get Your Free DRUM! Mag Pack ► Samba is a funky march that permeates the valleys of Brazil and beyond. It’s the music of the people, the music of the street. And it’s an equally egalitarian rhythm for the drum set player. The samba is very user-friendly and adaptable to many musical situations. It is always beneficial for every drummer to have their own go-to samba pattern for when the opportunity arises. As with all styles of music, there are many sub-genres and variations of samba, so consider this an introduction to get you started. Get the full lesson at and check out more at !