The surdo is a drum with two drumheads, that is played in the brazilian samba style (Bateria). There are several sizes of surdos, from 14" to the huge 28", and each one has a particular place in the Bateria. The biggest ones will play the 2 & 4 beats (we call them "Primeira" or "Marcaçaõ"), the mediums play the 1 & 3 beats (they are "Segunda" or "Resposta"), and the smallest ones will play in between the beat, these are "Cortador".

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