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Berimbau Toques
First Published in 2014Last modified May 2025 The best known Capoeira toques are Angola, São Bento Pequeno and São Bento Grande. Here I go through those and various others that I have learned. The notation is explained here. For further explanations of specific toques, follow the links provided. * Toques on YouTube (Recorded in 2015)…
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Angola é que tem dendê + Bota pra rodar Zezé + Emboladinho with Magia
First Published 09 September 2018Last Updated 03 July 2025 (new video) Magia sings Angola é que tem dendê with Bota pra rodar Zezé & Emboladinho in the roda – her very own mix. We love it!!! Lelé · 09Sep2018 – Bota pra Rodar/Angola é que tem dendê – Magia leading Angola é que tem dendê…
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Exercise Timetable
I have been learning some new features in WordPress Block Editor, such as displaying ‘class of the day’ using WordPress and widget & event scheduling/details widget – so I did this to put my new skills into practice. This is my actual exercise schedule, as it currently stands. Times may vary a bit but been…
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Eu Fui Na Mata
Galanteria taught us this song today during music class with Mestre Poncianinho. Not 100% sure whose song this is. Does anyone know? I found this song with slightly different lyrics (in italics) Eu fui na mata tirar/(pegar) Madeira pra meu gunga fazer Deixei/(Esperei) quinze dias secar Pra depois preparar Berimbau pra você We had a…
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SimplyPiano Syllabus Summary
01 December 2024 I wanted to summarise everything covered so far in Simply Piano to get a clear picture of what I have actually learned in the last 3 years. When all levels are completed it is the equivalent to Grade II. It is possible to obtain a certificate from Trinity College, London. The following…