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 A dobrão is the thick coin used to play the berimbau, and mine had gone missing after our street roda. I had others at home... but for capoeiristas, it's more than just a piece of lost property. You develop a certain affinity with your dobrão; it's the part of the berimbau you always carry with you. Baquetas are a dime a dozen, but losing a dobrão is almost like losing a patuá, a protective amulet.
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 All you need to make your own arames is:
- A tire
- A knife or two
- Sandpaper
- A CD of good capoeira music so you can rock out and learn new songs while you make your arames
- My illustrated, step-by-step guide, covering everything from cutting open the tire to making the loops on the ends
I hope you find "Berimbau Arames for Dummies" useful! |
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The berimbau is synonym of capoeira; there is no roda without it. Not only its presence makes capoeira different from all other martial arts as the third essential element of any game, but its voice commands the game. The voice of a good berimbau has power and passion, strenght and emotion. It can play fast and slow, jogo de dentro… and jogo de fora. To understand better how this ancient instrument is made, we asked a few questions to our appointed purveyor of excellent berimbaus and other fine craftsmen. |
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Whether you're a beginner or a veteran, these resources will enrich your understanding of the berimbau toques and help you learn new ways to play. |
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I have translated this text from Waldeloir Rego's 1968 study titled "Capoeira Angola: Socio-Ethnographic Essay" into English. Rego names the common berimbau toques and gives some background to a few of the more unusual rhythms such as Ijexá, Aviso, Muzenza, and Cinco Salomão. |
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