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Samba Drum Sets

Brazilian Samba Drums are classroom-ready sets for Primary, Secondary, Adult and community ensembles. Choose 10–30-player packs with aluminium Izzo surdos (12–18in), 12in caixas and 10–12in repiniques; nesting shells save storage, straps and whistle support parades, and Andy Gleadhill's Brazilian Samba and Percussion Buddies books provide step-by-step parts — so you can deliver inclusive whole-class music and energise lunchtime clubs immediately.

Brazilian Samba Drums make it easy to build balanced school ensembles fast. Packs combine Izzo surdos for the bass pulse, 12in caixas for the backbeat, and 10–12in repiniques for calls. Tamborims, pandeiros and agogo fill textures. Nesting shells save storage. Straps support parades and playground work. Andy Gleadhill's guides give clear, progressive parts for Primary, Secondary and Adult learners.

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Economy Samba Pack for 10 Players with aluminium surdo, repinique and caixa, plus two method books and small percussion

Brazilian Samba - 10 Player Economy Starter Set

SKU: CP-BS10E-st
£357.00

7 in stock

This is a product image of the Brazilian Samba - Primary - 15 Big Drums Packs. The products are laid out and include the following; Back Row - Three Nesting Surdo - 18in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Yellow). Second Row - Three Nesting Surdo - 16in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Green). Third Row - Three Nesting Surdo - 14in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Blue). Fourth Row - Three Repinique - 12in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Silver). Fifth Row - One Tritone Samba Whistle (Apito), Andy Gleadhill's Brazilian Samba Book, three Caixa - 12in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Silver). Bottom Row - Six straps for the Repiniques and Caixas, nine straps for the Surdos. All of the drums have a suitable beater or stick lying on top of their skin.

Brazilian Samba - Primary - 15 Big Drums Set

SKU: CP-BS15p
£1,527.00

20 in stock

This is a product image of the Brazilian Samba - Primary - 15 Player Class Pack - Budget Buddies. The products are laid out and include the following; Back Row - One Nesting Surdo - 14in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Green), one Nesting Surdo - 16in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Yellow), one Nesting Surdo - 12in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Blue). Second Row - One Caixa - 12in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Silver), Andy Gleadhill's Brazilian Samba Book, Andy Gleadhill's Percussion Buddies, Repinique - 12in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Silver). Third Row - Two straps for the Repinique and Caixa, three straps for the Surdos, one Tritone Samba Whistle (Apito). Bottom Row - Two Pandeiro - 10in diameter, Izzo, Two Agogo Bells - Medium, Six Tamborim - Izzo. All of the drums have a suitable beater or stick lying on top of their skin.

Brazilian Samba - Primary - 15 Player Class Set - Budget Buddies

SKU: CP-BSbb15p
£747.00
15 Players Primary Economy Samba Pack with 3 aluminium surdos, repinique, caixa, tamborims and two Andy Gleadhill books

Brazilian Samba - Primary - 15 Player Economy Class Set

SKU: CP-BS15Ep
£599.00

1 in stock

30 Player Class Pack Budget Buddies samba set with Izzo surdos, aluminium drums and hand percussion, plus guides

Brazilian Samba - Primary - 30 Player Class Set - Budget Buddies

SKU: CP-BSbb30p
£1,417.00

1 in stock

Izzo Primary Samba 30 Player Economy Pack with aluminium surdos, repiniques, caixa, tamborims, shakers and guide books

Brazilian Samba - Primary - 30 Player Economy Class Set

SKU: CP-BS30Ep
£1,127.00

8 in stock

Secondary Brazilian Samba 15 Big Drums Set – 9 surdos, 3 repiniques, 3 caixas, with beaters, sticks, slings and Andy Gleadhill’s Samba Book.

Brazilian Samba - Secondary - 15 Big Drums Set

SKU: CP-BS15s
£1,677.00

19 in stock

This is a product image of the Brazilian Samba - Secondary - 15 Player Economy Class Pack. The products are laid out and include the following; Back Row - One Surdo - Economy - 14in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Silver), one Surdo - Economy - 18in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Silver), one Surdo - Economy - 16in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Silver). Second Row - One strap for the Caixa, four straps for the Surdos and Repinique, one Caixa - Economy - 12in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Silver), Andy Gleadhill's Brazilian Samba Book, Andy Gleadhill's Percussion Buddies Book, one Repinique - Economy - 10in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Silver), four Ganza. Bottom Row - Two Agogo Bells - Medium, one Tritone Samba Whistle (Apito), four Tamborim - Izzo. All of the drums have a suitable beater or stick lying on top of their skin.

Brazilian Samba - Secondary - 15 Player Economy Class Set

SKU: CP-BS15Es
£599.00

8 in stock

This is a product image of the Brazilian Samba - Secondary - 30 Player Economy Class Pack. The products are laid out and include the following; Back Row - Two Surdo - Economy - 18in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Silver). Second Row - Two Surdo - Economy - 16in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Silver). Third Row - Two Surdo - Economy - 14in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Silver). Fourth Row - Two Caixa - Economy - 12in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Silver), two Repinique - Economy - 10in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Silver). Fifth Row - Two straps for the Caixas, eight straps for the Repiniques and Surdos, Andy Gleadhill's Brazilian Samba Book, Andy Gleadhill's Percussion Buddies Book, eight Ganza. Bottom Row - Four Agogo Bells - Medium, eight Tamborim - Izzo. All of the drums have a suitable beater or stick lying on top of their skin.

Brazilian Samba - Secondary - 30 Player Economy Class Set

SKU: CP-BS30Es
£1,167.00

3 in stock

Natural Surdo Drum Set - 4 Surdos, bag and accessories

Natural Surdo Drum Set - 4 Surdos, bag and accessories

SKU: BS-nadr4
£410.00

4 in stock

Izzo Street Samba Drums Pack - Set of 3 drums

Izzo Street Samba pack of 3 drums

SKU: CM-IZ780
£213.50

25 in stock

BS nesu4s Surdo nesting aluminium Secondary4Pack

Surdo - Nesting - 4 Pack, Izzo

SKU: BS-sune-Izzo-4
£415.83

2 in stock

BS-sunep-Izzo-3 - Surdo Nesting Primary 3 Pack, Izzo - IZ121416

Surdo - Nesting - Primary 3 Pack, Izzo

SKU: BS-sunep-Izzo-3
£286.67

156 in stock

The Surdo Nesting Secondary - 3 Pack, Izzo, contains the Nesting Surdo - 14in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Green) lying down so that you can see inside the shell, followed by the Nesting Surdo - 18in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Red) and the Nesting Surdo - 16in diameter, aluminium, Izzo (Yellow), both in upright positions. All three have black trims and black synthetic skins.

Surdo - Nesting - Secondary 3 Pack, Izzo

SKU: BS-sunes-Izzo-3
£336.67

31 in stock

About Samba Drum Sets

Brazilian Samba Drums are classroom-ready sets for Primary, Secondary, Adult and community ensembles. Choose 10–30-player packs with aluminium Izzo surdos (12–18in), 12in caixas and 10–12in repiniques; nesting shells save storage, straps and whistle support parades, and Andy Gleadhill's Brazilian Samba and Percussion Buddies books provide step-by-step parts — so you can deliver inclusive whole-class music and energise lunchtime clubs immediately.

Brazilian Samba Drums make it easy to build balanced school ensembles fast. Packs combine Izzo surdos for the bass pulse, 12in caixas for the backbeat, and 10–12in repiniques for calls. Tamborims, pandeiros and agogo fill textures. Nesting shells save storage. Straps support parades and playground work. Andy Gleadhill's guides give clear, progressive parts for Primary, Secondary and Adult learners.

Start with simple march pulses and two-bar breaks, then layer parts section-by-section. Rotate leaders to build confidence and listening. These Samba Drums are durable for timetables and clubs. For transport and protection, pair sets with Samba Drum Bags. Explore Brazilian Samba groove families, then arrange sets for concerts, carnivals and community projects.

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