Samba-Reggae Percussion Class in Salvador: Learn Drums

Play the drums that shaped Bahia's sound

A samba-reggae percussion class in Salvador's Cidade Alta neighborhood where you learn rhythm and playing technique from a professional musician over three hours. The class takes place inside a music studio in Pelourinho, the historic quarter where the city's percussion traditions live. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. You'll need a minimum of two adults per booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Percussion class and music workshop

• Visit music studio in Pelourinho
• Experience Bahia's cultural sounds
• Attend percussion workshop
• Learn samba-reggae and Brazilian jazz

The experience

You start in a music studio tucked into Pelourinho, the neighborhood that anchors Salvador's cultural life. A professional rhythm artist teaches you samba-reggae and Brazilian jazz: the same percussion traditions that drew global attention during Carnival season. The class runs three hours, long enough to move past watching and into playing: you'll handle dozens of drums and learn the methods musicians use to build the layered rhythms the city is known for.

The setup puts you in front of the instruments before the instruction starts. You see how the drums sound when played by someone who knows them, then you pick up the techniques that make each one work. The focus stays on what your hands do and how the rhythm sits in your body, not on theory or history lectures. By the end of the session, you're playing, not observing.

Hotel pickup and drop-off bookend the morning or afternoon, so you don't navigate to Pelourinho on your own. The class suits all fitness levels and works with infants in a pram or stroller if you're traveling with small children. Anyone under two sits on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• instruction from a professional percussion musician.
• access to dozens of drums and the studio space for the full three hours.

Options for this experience

2 options

Option 108:00 and 13:00

Option 208:00 and 13:00

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 13:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Your Tour Brazil

Is this one for you?The three-hour format gives you real playing time instead of a quick demonstration. You move from watching to handling the drums and learning the techniques a musician actually uses. Book this if you want to leave with muscle memory, not just a story.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What drums will I actually play during the class?

The studio holds dozens of drums used in samba-reggae and Brazilian jazz, and you'll play multiple instruments during the three-hour session. The musician teaches you the specific techniques each one requires, so you move between them as you learn the different rhythms.

Does the class include food or drinks?

The class itself does not include meals or beverages. Hotel pickup and drop-off, instruction from the professional musician, and access to all the drums in the studio are part of the booking.

What's the difference between the two booking options?

You can choose pickup at the cruise ship terminal or arrange private hotel pickup. Both options include the same three-hour percussion class with the professional musician and all the drums in the Pelourinho studio.

Is this class suitable if I've never played an instrument before?

Yes. The class is designed to teach you the playing methods in the time you have, and it suits all physical fitness levels. No prior experience is required. The musician starts with the basics and builds from there.