The definitive book on beatboxing by the renowned beatbox performers and coaches Indra
Tedjasukmana and Andreas Kuch. Need a bite-size drum kit and percussion section? No instruments
are required to achieve stylistic fluency with this book! It offers an easy and hands-on
approach to the basics of beatboxing and is the ideal tool for classroom practice and
self-study. All important beatbox sounds are explained with examples from various music styles
stretching from rock and ballads to hip-hop and Latin music. Contents Basic beatboxing
techniques and sounds Patterns and fills in four styles: rock ballads hip-hop and Latin
music Tandem beatboxing: patterns for two or more beatboxers Beatbox solo works: demanding solo
pieces for impressive performances A special chapter on microphones A chapter devoted to
optimizing your practicing routines and finding new sounds The enclosed DVD contains 93 video
clips which explain the beatbox sounds and patterns. Demonstrations by the authors teach
sounds rhythms and styles. Performances of the solo pieces offer authentic examples and
creative impulses for your own interpretations. The audio part of the DVD contains 32 audio
loops and play-alongs in different styles which act as groovy soundtracks to practice
beatboxing and will help you develop a varied beatbox repertoire. This book is ideal for
Teachers who want to inspire their students and vice versa Choir directors choirs and vocal
ensembles who want to add a new dimension to their music Drummers singers beatmakers DJs
MCs and all other fans of groove
