Agogos are signalled by tapping the thumb and first finger.
caixa
The Caixa, or 'snare' drum, is signalled with the index fingers of both hands, imitating the drummers' use of their sticks.
repenique
The Repenique, the call and response drum, is signalled with the index and little finger as shown.
shaker
The shaker, also known as the 'gansa' and 'chocalho', is indicated with both hands holding pretending to hold the instrument.
surdus
Surdus, the band's backline, are indicated as a whole by facing the band and moving the arms as shown.
Individual surdus can also be signalled - see below...
surdu - low
The Low Surdu (or Surdu No.1) is signalled by holding the elbow of the other arm.
surdu - mid
The Mid Surdu (or Surdu No.2) is signalled by holding the middle of the other arm.
surdu - top
The Top Surdu (or Surdu No.3) is signalled by holding the top of the other arm.
tamborim
The Tamborim is signalled by by placing two fingers of one hand on the palm of the other.
