Berimbau capoeira music has many different rhythms, each one calling a different kind of game. The following is a listing of rhythms, some with sample played by Master Boneco.
| Rhythm | Description | Sample(s) |
| Amazonas | A rhythm used by Master Bimba for variation. | - |
| Angola | A slow game with lots of ground movements, trickery and specific traditions. | mp3|wma |
| Banguela | Medium paced game. | mp3|wma |
| Cavalaria | Developed to warn capoeiristas of arriving police when capoeira was illegal in Brazil. | mp3|wma |
| Idalina | A rhythm used by Master Bimba for variation. | - |
| Iuna | Only gradutated students are allowed play, allowing them to demonstrate what they know. | mp3|wma |
| São Bento Grande de Regional | Fast-paced, athletic capoeira created by Master Bimba. | mp3|wma |
| Santa Maria | A rhythm used by Master Bimba for variation. | - |
| São Bento Grande de Angola | a medium paced game. | mp3|wma |
