186496 1705 Performing Arts Vocals & Singing true Thu, 28 May 2009 18:17:24 -0700 /system/videos/2/96/64/18/186496.flv performing, arts, singing, recording, vocals, rap, beatboxing, beat-boxing, beat-box, percussion How To Make Basic Beat-Box Sounds http://www.howcast.com/videos/186496-How-To-Make-Basic-BeatBox-Sounds http://www.howcast.com/videos/186496-How-To-Make-Basic-BeatBox-Sounds/edit approved 163 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=186496"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=186496" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 25 michaelrsanchez http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/186496/Basic_beat_box_sounds_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 10187 false false false 72812 0 14 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/186496/14.jpg Create a kick drum Make the kick drum sound by expelling pressurized air through your mouth. At the same time, pronounce the letter b without using your voice box. The effect should be punchy while you mouth the “b” sound and expel air simultaneously. Use only the air in your mouth.

]]> 72813 1 37 Tip Vary the b sound by mouthing the letters “bf,” “bs” and “bsh” intermittently; combine for an interesting rhythm.

]]> 72814 2 49 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/186496/49.jpg Create the hi-hat Clench your teeth and expel short bursts of air while making the “t” sound. This is called hi-hat. Keep your tongue against the roof of your mouth and the back of your teeth, maintaining the pressure inside your mouth. Use your tongue to regulate air flow.

]]> 72815 3 67 Tip Experiment with variations like “ts,” or by drawing the air for longer periods of time to create a “tssss” sound.

]]> 72816 4 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/186496/74.jpg Be a snare drum Build on the kick drum sound to mimic a snare drum. Expel pressurized air using the same technique, only mouth the letter “p” instead of the kick drum’s “b.”

]]> 72817 5 89 Tip Vary the snare drum with “ps,” “psh,” or “pf” sounds. Emphasize the variations by elongating the sounds: for example, “psssshh” or “pssssffff.”

]]> 72818 6 103 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/186496/103.jpg Crash like a cymbal Use the word ’’chish’’ to replicate the crash cymbal. Repeat through clenched teeth, without the vowel sound, for a duller crash. Keep your teeth clenched.

]]> 72819 7 115 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/186496/115.jpg Make a reverse cymbal sound Keep your tongue pressed against the roof of your mouth where your upper teeth meet your palate. Clench your teeth and inhale quickly to create a reverse cymbal. Close your mouth to stop the sound.

]]> 72820 8 128 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/186496/128.jpg Get hip-hop inspiration Listen to old school hip-hop and try to replicate those beats.

]]> 72821 9 135 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/186496/135.jpg Develop your sound Develop your own unique sounds by putting all the elements together. Timing and breathing techniques are the secret to impressive beat boxing. Have fun!

]]> 72822 10 153 Fact Standard Beatbox Notation (SBN) is a special set of musical notations created specifically for writing beat box songs.

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