Description

This is an inward version of the 606 Snare. Just to make things more complicated, there are two variations on this sound, and either sound can be made on one side of the mouth or both simultaneously! Note: I don't take a breath when making these sounds but use the inward handclap which is an extension of this sound.

Methods

1. You can make this variation with your teeth together or apart but it's probably easier to get with your teeth together.
2. Close off your throat (as if breathing through nose).
3. Keep your tongue straight and lying on the bottom of your mouth with the tip of your tongue pressed loosely against your closed front teeth.
4. You make the sound letting sucking air into your mouth (not lungs) either side of your tongue.
5. The air should be allowed to enter between your cheeks and your teeth so you're effectively sucking air through your teeth at the sides.
6. The air ends up beteen the top of your tongue and the roof of your mouth.

This sound is made in almost the same way as Variation 1 although it has more power and is therefore louder.

1. Firstly start with your tongue in the same position as Variation 1 but with your teeth slightly apart.
2. Keep your throat open as if breathing through your mouth.
3. Instead of sucking air into the closed space of your mouth (as with Variation 1), you suck air into your mouth and throat.

Note: Use only the suction power of your mouth - do not use your lungs.

In Context

Here is the inward 606 snare (variation 1) being used in a simple groove:

It is possible to make this sound and hum at the same time:

Or make it with your mouth closed by starting with your cheeks full of air!!

Variation 2

Here is the inward 606 snare (variation 2) being used in a simple groove:

And with a more relaxed mouth: