Body Percussion

The human body is the original instrument.

You always have your body with you, anywhere and anytime you want to make music.

There are many body music techniques to play with – here are just a few to get you started.

hand clapping

toe tapping

foot thumping

chest thumpin

stomping

thigh slapping

stepping

finger snapping

hand ‘warming’/shuffling

Vocal Effects

beatboxing

tongue clicking

grunting

rhythmic breathing

humming, singing

whistling

chanting

pens as drum sticks

tabletop to drum on with hands,

tapping a tea cup

shake a salt or pepper grinder

a ball to bounce,

shuffle cards

ruffle paper