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Repinique Section

The repinique, of a distinctly high sound, is the lead and solo instrument, producing calls to which the rest of the bateria responds in a set fashion . In samba it is played with a stick in the right hand, with the left hand beating counterpoint directly on the drum head, or vice-versa.

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Repinique

 


 

Melvin

Tiong Chee Yen Melvin

Voted most likely to break something.
Melvin gets hooked on catchy rhythms really easily and isn’t afraid to show it. During Samba Masala’s more intense performances he’s been known to play like he’s possessed and jump all over the **** place, leaving a trail of broken instruments and wrecked stages in his wake.

Ben Keng

Benjamin Keng

Voted most likely to have curly hair with a mind of its own.
Benjamin, a level 2 Repinique and Caixa player, has hair that automatically curls itself when it hears Samba being played. Do not be alarmed if you see him with straighter hair during the study break.

Jeremy

Shing Yi Chuen, Jeremy

Voted most likely to keep a *detailed* record of his peers.
Jeremy is known to award his precious Shing-Points to people who have simply amazed him anywhere, anyhow, anytime. And how else would he have remembered them all without records. So, fluff your stuff, dress to impress. Rumor has it that Shing-Points are able to redeem anything from a kiss to a LV merchandise. Redeemed items are not exchangeable. While stocks last.

Oliver

Oliver Chan

Voted most likely to have unknown super powers.
Oliver, known to exude the most incredible powers when he performs. Only thing is he doesn’t know what powers shows up at different times. Audiences beware, because you’ll never know what hit you!

YanBin

Tan Yanbin

Voted most likely to get too high performing.
Yanbin is the Jack-of-all-instruments in Samba Masala. Knowing just enough to get by with each instrument, he is currently trying to conquer the Timbals. Do watch out for his hand-numbing performance in the future!

Gerald Wu

Voted most likely to replace Oprah as the king of daytime talk shows.
gerald, a snare and repinique player, has been known to give away cars at performances, make audiences hop wild with joy on furniture, and gain 40 pounds and then lose the 40 pounds in a matter of 8 days.


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