Capoeira toques. In the game of capoeira, toques are the rhythms played on the berimbau.
Many toques are associated with a specific game (i.e. style and speed of play), although organizations differ on how to play each toque. Capoeira toques have their roots in African rhythmic music, which was modified and further developed among the slaves of Brazil. Important toques[edit] Some of the more important toques are described below, including; traditional toques, and those created or popularised by Mestre Bimba who was responsible for significant developments to modern capoeira. Notation[edit] Berintube. Naná Vasconcelos - Africadeus (live Rome '83)