I've had my Pandeiro for a month now, and I've beaten the crap out of it. I hurriedly recorded this clip, I'll try a post a longer one soon.
Videoing myself has really highlighted how far I've progressed, and how far I've have to go. (A long long way)
I've had my pandeiro since December 25th. (8 days) And practiced until my fingers are soar. I'm learning from Paulinho Silva DVD #1 "Pandeiro Popular Brasileiro", and I've been driving my family insane with the excercises.