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Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from michaelrsanchez and more videos in the Vocals & Singing category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Try beat boxing to make percussion sounds using only your mouth. To complete this How-To you will need: Rhythm A mouth Step 1: Create a kick drum Make the kick drum sound by expelling pressurized air through your mouth. At the same time, pronounce the letter b without using your voice box. The effect should be punchy while you mouth the “b” sound and expel air simultaneously. Use only the air in your mouth. Tip: Vary the b sound by mouthing the letters “bf,” “bs” and “bsh” intermittently; combine for an interesting rhythm. Step 2: Create the hi-hat Clench your teeth and expel short bursts of air while making the “t” sound. This is called hi-hat. Keep your tongue against the roof of your mouth and the back of your teeth, maintaining the pressure inside your mouth. Use your tongue to regulate air flow. Tip: Experiment with variations like “ts,” or by drawing the air for longer periods of time to create a “tssss” sound. Step 3: Be a snare drum Build on the kick drum sound to mimic a snare drum. Expel pressurized air using the same technique, only mouth the letter “p” instead of the kick drum’s “b.” Tip: Vary the snare drum …