Beatboxing Lesson 4

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Lesson overview

In this lesson Nathan will be moving past your “buns and beaches” rhythm and helping you work on the more difficult “baboons and kids” rhythm. He will also teach you how important rhythm is and why you need to also keep a rhythm going with your body instead of just your mouth.

Lesson goals

• Learn to do the “baboons and kids” rhythm with just your mouth
• Practice keeping a rhythm with another part of your body so that your mouth has something to follow
• Practice the new “baboons and kids” rhythm on the didgeridoo

Training tips

• Keeping a rhythm with your body is very important for keeping your rhythm consistent. Indigenous cultures use clapping sticks but you can use your hands or your feet if it is easier
• Remember that when making your “baboons and kids” rhythm you should not be making the vowel sounds. Instead let the vowel sounds whisper out while the other sounds are more pronounced
• If you are having trouble learning the “baboons and kids” rhythm, simply slow it down to half time like in the last lesson. It will really help you to learn the technique more clearly
• Make sure to master this technique before you move on to the next lesson. This is a much more difficult rhythm to perform and you will want to have it perfected before moving on
• Drink enough water while you are practicing. Beatboxing on the didgeridoo will make your mouth very dry and you need some moisture to recreate these sounds

How did you do with the new “baboons and kids” rhythm? Tell us about how you did or let us know if you have any questions in the comments section below