: The Brazilian tambourine. A master player can mimic an entire percussion section using just the thumb, fingertips, and heel of the hand.
"Vol 1" compilations usually focus on the "Golden Era" of Pagode (1980s-1990s), a time when groups revolutionized the sound, moving it from the periphery to the top of the Brazilian radio charts. samba e pagode vol 1
Musically, pagode slowed down the frenetic tempo of traditional samba. It introduced a more intimate, melodic feel using three crucial new instruments: : The Brazilian tambourine