Learn a "show-off beat" that incorporates a new shaker sound
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Dana McKeonDana McKeon teaches a show-off beat built around a new shaker sound, the final technique to round off your beatboxing fundamentals.
What's in the course
12 lessons (0h 34m) · 1 free
01. How to get ready for Beatboxing & exercises
2:50
02. The kick drum
Free lesson2:54
03. The two types of hihat sounds
3:29
04. Three types of snare sounds
3:58
05. Creating fast beats in sequence
2:21
06. Cymbal crash
1:45
07. Great trick to create a deep bass sound
2:48
08. Incorporate all the sounds in your first beat pattern
2:37
09. Practise your precision, clarity and speed with a new beat pattern
3:20
10. When do I breathe?
3:02
11. Where to go from here?
3:07
12. Learn a "show-off beat" that incorporates a new shaker sound
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Lesson transcript
Last Beat and Shaker Sound Lesson
Hey, guys,
I thought I'd leave you with one last beat so you can show off with your friends.
Introducing the Shaker Sound
I want to teach you a shaker sound, which really puts everything together. It's a really simple sound, goes like this: all you're doing is saying the word "right."
- You alternate between "chick" and the "sh" sound.
- When you hear it on its own, you can go simply.
And then in a beat, it sounds like: "right." Simple enough!
Adding the Shaker
When you put the shaker in, it sounds like this, and it really fills it out, giving it a really nice full sound.
- While you're getting used to the shaker sound, you can even pronounce the word:
- "chicka chicka, right?"
- It sounds like:
- "chicka, chicka, chick, chicka, chicka, chick, chicka, right?"
Practicing Without Vocalization
Once you get used to that, you can take away the vocalization and keep your "sh" sound, which sounds like: "right."
Expanding the Beat
Once you've practiced that beat and got the hang of it, then you can start to go faster, making it a bit more complicated. This can include:
- Putting in cymbal crashes
- Trying different kinds of hi-hats in between the shaker sounds
Just do whatever you feel you want to express and go with it.
Have Fun
Get creative and have fun!
I've had a really good time teaching you guys the fundamentals of beatboxing, and I hope you've enjoyed it too.
If you've got any questions at all, just contact me through the tutorial function, and I'll speak to you soon.
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Meet your guru
Meet your guru
Dana McKeon is a top-ranking beatboxer, recording and performing artist, songwriter and guitarist.
She is Malta's international beatbox pioneer and the island's official representative at the Beatbox World Championships, where she secured her spot in the Worldwide Top 5 (Solo Female Category) during her very first competition. Dana also holds two Female Vice-Champion titles from the UK Beatbox Championships.
A versatile touring artist, Dana has owned the stage at a plethora of international live gigs including MTV Music Week, The London Paralympics, Lovebox Festival, The O2 London and British Royal Family events. As a support act, she has opened shows for the likes of Rudimental, Stormzy, James Arthur, John Newman and Beardyman.
Her songwriting and production credits include chart-topping radio hits in Europe, airplay on BBC Radio and toplining for various DJs and artists. Dana's music features on countless TV spots and short films, including Netflix, BBC, CBS, NBC, ABC, Universal, MTV, Global, iTV, Bravo, Lifetime, Arena and BT Sport.
In her course she breaks the art form down to its building blocks: the core sounds, beat patterns and techniques you need to start beatboxing with confidence, taught straight from a world-ranked champion.
