Video

This video tutorial was produced for an article on inward snare drums:

	inward_handclap_snare.wmv (1.4Mb)
	inward_handclap_snare.mp4 (1.4Mb)

This is the original video tutorial as featured on the Learn to Beatbox Vol.1 DVD:

	inward_handclap_snare.wmv (1.7Mb)
	inward_handclap_snare.mp4 (1.7Mb)

Description

Here's a tip on how to make a classic handclap/snare sound and take in a breath at the same time.

Method

1. Position 1 Place the tip of your tongue on your gum behind your upper teeth blocking off all air flow as if you were saying the letter n.
2. Position 2 Keep the tip of your tongue in position such that you can breath through the gaps each side of your tongue. As if you were saying the letter L.
3. In Position 1, block the air flow to your nose and breathe in a little such that the pressure builds behind your tongue. Then move to position 2 breathing in as quickly and as sharply as possible. The air should rush in making a good snare sound and you've managed to take a deep breath!

 

In Context

This sound is a very handy sound to master although it can take some time. Once you can do it, you'll be able to make continuous beats and never appear to take a breath.

And here's the pattern (repeated in the MP3):

01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
Bo		t	t	Kch	-	Bo		t	t	t	t	Kch	-	tss