Instrument Signals

Many bands in the RoR network don't use instrument signals, relying instead on the mestre pointing to the groups of instruments they are referring to. However it's worth knowing these just in case, as they can crop up, especially if you're out with a big band at a demo.

	Agogos Agogos are signalled by alternately touching the thumb and first finger.
	Tams Tams are signalled by placing 2 fingers on the palm of the other hand.
	Surdos Surdos are signalled by alternating fists, as if beating a drum above your head.
	Snares (Caixa) Snares are signalled using the index fingers of both hands to imitate playing a snare
	Repenique Repeniques are signalled by holding up one hand with forefinger and little finger extended.
	Shaker (e.g. ganza or chocalho) Shakers are signalled using both hands to imitate holding the instrument.