Video

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Description

Here's a tip on how to make a reverse snare sound and take in a breath at the same time. One of the common problems beatboxers have is taking a breath and not losing the flow of the beat. Many use a reverse hi-hat, snare or hand clap as part of the rhythm.

Method

1. Position your mouth as if you are going to say the letter E, S or L (or somewhere between them).
2. Keep your tongue in position and breathe in. The air rushing in will make a sound.
3. Okay, now do it starting off breathing in slowly and speed up to full speed. The sound will get louder. At the loudest point as you are breathing in, simply close your mouth quickly.

In Context

Here is a breakdown where the beatboxer is breathing in on the reverse snare/hat sound as well as the hand clap.

And here's the pattern: