Article: To get started, you should master the three basic sounds of beatboxing: the classic kick drum {b}, the hi-hat {t}, and the classic snare drum {p} or {pf}. Practice combining the sounds into an 8-beat rhythm like this: { b t pf t / b t pf t } or { b t pf t / b b pf t }. Make sure to get the timing right. Start off slowly and build up speed later. The simplest way to make the classic kick drum is to say the letter "b." To make it sound louder and punchier, you need to do what is called a lip oscillation. This is where you let air vibrate through your lips - a bit like "blowing a raspberry." Once you can do this, you make a very short lip oscillation. Make the b sound as if you are saying b from the word bogus. This time, with your lips closed, let the pressure build up. You need to control the release of you lips just enough to let them vibrate for a short amount of time. Make a simple "ts" sound but have your teeth closed or lightly closed. Move the tip of your tongue forward behind your front teeth for a thin hat sound and to the traditional t position for a heavy hat sound. Breathe out for longer to create the open hat sound. You can also do successive hi-hats by making a "tktktktk" sound, using the mid-back of your tongue to make the "k" sound. You can make an open hi-hat sound by drawing out the breath in the "ts" hi-hat, so it's more like "tssss" for a more realistic open door sound. Another way of producing a realistic high-hat sound is to make a "ts" sound with your teeth clenched. The simplest way of making a classic snare sound is to say the letter 'p.' However, making a 'p' sound is too quiet. To make it louder you can do several things: the first is to make a lip oscillation. This is where you push the air out of your lips making them vibrate. The second is where you breathe out at the same time making a [ ph ] sound. To make the 'p' sound more interesting and more snare-like, most beatboxers add a second fricative (continuous) sound to the initial 'p' sound: pf ps psh bk. The variation {pf} is similar to the bass drum, only you use the very front of your lips instead of the side, and you tighten them more. Pull your lips in a bit so that your lips are sort of hidden, as if you had no teeth. Build up a little air pressure behind the hidden lips. Swing your lips out (not literally swing) and just before they return to their normal position (un-hidden), release the air with a 'p' sound. Immediately after you release the air and get the 'p' sound out, tighten your bottom lip up against your bottom teeth to make a "fff" sound.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Understand that there are many sounds to master. Practice the classic kick drum {b}. Next, try to duplicate the hi-hat {t}. Try successive or advanced hi-hats. Try to tackle the classic snare drum {p}.
Article: Place an ice pack on your lower back for about 20 minutes during the first 2 days you're experiencing pain. Wrap the ice pack in a towel or an old t-shirt so that it doesn't have direct contact with your skin. You can do these 20-minute sessions as often as once every 2 hours. If you don't have an ice pack, you can use a bag of frozen vegetables. Another trick is to soak a sponge in water, put it in a plastic bag, and freeze it. Then wrap that in cloth. You might want to use a second bag to prevent leaks. Using an ice pack for more than 20 minutes can burn your skin or damage your nerves. If your lower back pain persists, heat can help improve circulation to the area to stimulate healing. Heat also disrupts the pain messages your nerves send to your brain, so your back will feel better as a result. Try using a heating pad with adjustable settings. This way, you can adjust the temperature as necessary to meet your specific needs. Just remember to avoid falling asleep with the heating pad on. If you don't have a hot water bottle or heating pad, you can soak in a warm bath. Moist heat is better than dry heat because it will prevent your skin from getting too dry and itchy. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve) can provide short-term relief of lower back pain. They decrease inflammation of the muscles in your lower back, reducing the stimulation of your nerves that is causing the pain. Talk to your doctor if you find yourself using these drugs more than 10 days in a row. Continued use can cause gastrointestinal problems. . Regular massage therapy can improve circulation and relax your muscles, providing some relief for your lower back pain. While you may feel a difference after just one session, multiple sessions are typically needed for more long-lasting effects. There are more structured or targeted therapies that treat your lower back specifically. However, a general, therapeutic massage will have similar effects. Massage also reduces stress and tension, which can improve your lower back pain.
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Soothe the pain with cold therapy. Switch to heat after 2 days. Take an over-the-counter medication. Try massage therapy
Article: Go outside for a walk or jog, and exercise for at least 20 - 30 minutes. You can also go to a park. You can go in a loop so you'll come back around the opposite way from where you started, or you can go to a spot in particular and turn around. Drive to a nearby park and find a trail to hike. Getting out in nature is a great way to spend your free time while exercising or exploring someplace new. A class can be a fun and interactive way to learn a new exercise. Yoga classes can relax you, and pilates will get you moving. Other classes you can try include spin classes or zumba. Sign up for softball or soccer. This will give you a way to consistently spend your free time every week. You will not only exercise but also meet new friends and learn what it's like to be in a team. The gym can be a space for you to spend time in the morning, or you can go after school or work. Try to do cardiovascular exercises like using the treadmill or elliptical machine as well as building muscle with weights or machines. ork out at home. Turn on an exercise DVD or watch a video online. There are a ton of videos you can choose from, like circuit training, yoga, or pilates. You can also watch videos that focus on particular parts of your body, like abdominals, chest, or arms.
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Take a walk or go jogging around your neighborhood. Go for a hike. Try an exercise class like yoga or pilates. Join a sports team. Go to the gym. .