Tuesday, July 8, 2008

My Beatboxing Progress

After about two months of practice, now I can do those basic beatbox techniques with no sweat. I can also perform those basic beat on a consistent tempo. Although I have not mastered beatboxing until my friends are impressed. But I already can give some advice for those who just start learning beatbox. Here are a few advices:

1. When you first start out, you'll probably feel a bit goofy. Take a rest and start again
2. Beatbox need lots of practice, so practice wherever possible
3. Always practice with a consistent tempo
4. Make sure you are well hydrated before start beatboxing

Ways To Hold The Microphone

1. Closed Clasp
Closed clasp is the preferred method used by beatboxers who make nasal bass sounds because it directs sounds from the nose into the microphone. The fingers are wrapped tightly around the microphone. To make maximum bass.

2. Open Clasp
With the open clasp, the beatboxer is not so bothered about capturing nasal sounds. The fingers are spread more leaving gaps between fingers and often the body of the microphone is inserted between the little and third, or third and middle fingers.

You can use also two microphones. the second microphone can placed at anywhere but the two favoured positions are on the nose and neck.