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BEGINNER

Kick Drum (B)

Notation: B

The Kick Drum (B) is the most basic beatbox bass drum sound, produced by explosively releasing air through tightly sealed lips to simulate the sound of a kick drum. It is often written as the letter 'B' and is foundational to beatboxing.

Pro Tips

  • Keep your lips sealed tightly and build pressure behind them.
  • Release the pressure quickly to create a clean 'B' sound.
BEGINNER

Hi-Hat (T, Ts, Tss)

Notation: T / Ts / Tss

The Hi-Hat is a fundamental percussive sound in beatboxing, emulating the sound of a drum machine's hi-hat cymbals. It is produced using a 'T' or 'Ts' sound made with the tongue against the roof of the mouth, creating a crisp and sharp rhythm.

Pro Tips

  • Use the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth to make a clean 'T' sound.
  • For a 'Ts' or 'Tss' sound, add a breathy hiss after the 'T'.
INTERMEDIATE

K Snare

Notation: K

The K Snare is a sharp snare drum sound produced by creating a percussive 'K' sound at the back of the mouth using the tongue. It's widely used for adding tight rhythmic snaps in beatboxing.

Pro Tips

  • Use the back of your tongue to create a strong 'K' sound against the soft palate.
  • Avoid voicing the sound—keep it percussive and dry.
INTERMEDIATE

Pf Snare

Notation: Pf

The Pf Snare is a classic beatbox snare sound made by combining a strong 'P' and an 'F' sound using lip pressure and airflow, producing a sharp and punchy snare hit.

Pro Tips

  • Press your lips together tightly as if preparing a strong 'P' sound.
  • Release the pressure while adding a forced 'F' breath for the snare crack.
INTERMEDIATE

Poh Snare

Notation: Poh

The Poh Snare is a vocalized snare sound produced by combining a strong 'P' sound with a subtle 'Oh' vowel to create a rounded, punchy snare with vocal texture. It’s often used for variety and flow in beatboxing.

Pro Tips

  • Start with a strong 'P' sound, building air pressure behind closed lips.
  • As you release the 'P', add a soft vocalized 'oh' to round out the sound.
ADVANCED

Lip Roll Bass

Notation: LRB / BRRR

The Lip Roll Bass is a deep and vibrating bass sound produced by rolling the lower lip inward and using controlled airflow to create a sub-bass effect. It's commonly used in modern beatboxing for its power and low-end richness.

Pro Tips

  • Tuck your lower lip slightly inward and build air pressure behind it.
  • Let the lip vibrate naturally by slowly releasing air.
ADVANCED

Inward Bass

Notation: InwBs

The Inward Bass is a deep bass sound produced by inhaling while shaping the mouth and throat to create a resonant, low-frequency vibration. This technique allows beatboxers to sustain bass sounds while breathing in.

Pro Tips

  • Practice inhaling while shaping your mouth to amplify low frequencies.
  • Relax your throat to allow resonance.
ADVANCED

Throat Bass

Notation: ThBass

Throat Bass is a deep, growling bass sound created by vibrating the vocal cords and shaping the throat to produce powerful low-frequency tones. It is a staple technique in modern beatboxing for adding heavy bass effects.

Pro Tips

  • Relax your throat and use your vocal cords to produce a growling sound.
  • Experiment with different throat shapes to vary the tone.
ADVANCED

Snore Bass

Notation: SnoreB

Snore Bass is a deep bass technique created by inhaling through the nose with a controlled vibration in the throat, producing a rumbling, snore-like bass sound often used to add texture and depth in beatboxing.

Pro Tips

  • Practice inhaling through the nose while vibrating your throat.
  • Keep your throat relaxed to maintain consistent vibration.
ADVANCED

Kenôzen Bass

Notation: KZBass

Kenôzen Bass is a deep, resonant bass sound characterized by throat vibration combined with subtle mouth shape modulation, producing a rich and textured low-frequency tone often used in beatboxing for dynamic basslines.

Pro Tips

  • Focus on controlling throat vibration to create a deep resonance.
  • Experiment with subtle changes in mouth shape to modify the tone.
ADVANCED

Fart Bass

Notation: FartB

Fart Bass is a unique and humorous bass sound produced by rapidly releasing air with controlled lip and throat vibrations, creating a bass tone reminiscent of a 'fart' sound. It adds character and variety to beatboxing performances.

Pro Tips

  • Relax your lips and throat to allow loose vibrations.
  • Use quick bursts of air to create the characteristic sound.
ADVANCED

OD Bass

Notation: ODBass

OD Bass is a distorted bass sound created by combining vocal fry or throat bass with overdriven airflow, producing a gritty and powerful bass tone used in aggressive beatboxing styles.

Pro Tips

  • Use vocal fry or throat bass as a base tone.
  • Increase airflow pressure gradually to create distortion.