Improvising using beatboxing techniques and vocal sounds inspired by nature
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can mimic sounds of nature and use these to improvise stylistically using beatboxing sounds.
Key learning points
- Sounds in nature can be mimicked using the voice.
- Sound effects, such as altering the direction of sound, can be used to create interest and contrast.
- We can create music in the moment, using the voice or instruments, alone or with others. This is called improvisation.
- Building up a performance of different textures requires rehearsal, evaluation and improvement.
Keywords
Texture - the combination of different layers of sounds
Improvise - to create music in the moment, using the voice or instruments, alone or with others
Mimicry - imitating something like the sound of an instrument
Timbre - a description of the sound or tone of an instrument
Common misconception
Beatboxing artists use only rhythmic patterns in their music.
Beatboxing is not always just about drum machine mimicry. Artists like Jason Singh, combine other sounds in his recordings.
Teacher tip
Encourage pupils to use their mouth and explore different sh sounds and timbres by moving their lips closer/rounder and wider/further apart. Keep the sounds really quiet and atmospheric.
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