LP Inaugurates New rio Brazilian Percussion Line 
 Brazilian percussion reflects the history, society, culture and geography
of a massive segment of the South American population. In one sense rhythms
are complex and diverse; in another, they stroll along more unfettered than,
say, Cuban music, which must adhere to the clave. The Carnaval parades,
the voices of exotic jungle birds, or even the joyful cries of children
are replicated in indigenous percussion instruments—as in the new
LP Rio Brazilian Percussion Line.
The LP Rio Brazilian line will swell to include essential percussion to generate
a range of Samba patterns at Carnaval, relaxed & grinding grooves for
the funky Partido Alto, lovers’ serenades in sultry Bossa Novas. The
LP Rio Brazilian Percussion Line adheres to the highest LP standards—authenticity,
broad tonality and good projection. And innovation, as always, is the guiding
spirit.
First we offer the instrument integral to the one/two pulse of the samba:
the LP Surdo. Designed to produce ultimate depth, struck open or muted,
the LP Surdo is available in a choice of durable, lightweight traditional
shells: select wood or aluminum. Sized optimally at 22” X 20”,
the LP Surdo yields the required bottom-end to underpin the Carnaval dance/march.
Note that a special radius top promotes hand comfort and access to the top
head. Ten tuning rods positioned below rim level to add to comfort and enable
stable tensioning. A leg set is included.
The double-headed LP Repinique is the perfect complement to the Surdo,
traditionally played with a stick and used to signal shifts in tempo or
dancer activity. Accordingly the LP Repinique is light in weight and yields
high pitched exclamations that penetrate the noise of a street throng. Tensioned
high, the LP Repinique holds pitch securely by means of six, adjustable
tuning screws positioned below the rim for comfort. Available in a choice
of optimum sizes, 12” x 12” or 12” X 10”, the top
head incorporates a special radius top that is easy on the hands.
Finally, the LP Caixa is a “snare drum” that has roots in the
Portuguese military. Played with sticks, the LP Caixa embodies the necessary
high pitch and snare sensitivity to articulate syncopated patterns interwoven
with buzz rolls. Six tuning screws, engineered for comfort, maintain tension,
while snare action is controlled by a standard snare strainer. The LP Caixa
features a well-built shell, sized 7” x 12”. Bright and lightweight,
it incorporates a radius-angle top rim to eliminate hand trauma and provide
access to the batter head when marching.
Look for more LP Rio Brazilian Line Percussion additions in the months to come!
Available March 2008.
| Item |
Description |
US List |
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| LP3020 |
LP Rio Brazilian Wood Surdo with Legs, 22” x 20” |
$ 425.00 |
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| LP3120 |
LP Rio Brazilian Aluminum Surdo with Legs, 22” x
20” |
$ 400.00 |
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| LP3112 |
LP Rio Brazilian Aluminum Repinique, 12” x 12” |
$ 199.00 |
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| LP3112 |
LP Rio Brazilian Aluminum Repinique, 12” x 12” |
$ 199.00 |
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LP3212 |
LP Rio Brazilian Aluminum Caixa, 7” x 12” |
$139.00 |
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