Summary
Introduction
Beat boxing is an art of vocal percussion, which involves imitating musical instruments
using oral structures. They use techniques like click rolls and trills which involves
the usage of entire vocal apparatus for a longer period making use of the human body
as a versatile physical instrument to recreate musical beats as well as vocal expressions.
The aim and objectives of the present study were to develop a questionnaire and to
profile the voice complaints, vocal and non-vocal habits among beatboxers in India.
Method
A cross-sectional study design was used to profile the voice complaints, vocal and
non-vocal habits among beatboxers in India. Phase I involved questionnaire development
and validation. Phase II involved data collection and analysis.
Results
Thirty-seven beatboxers from India participated of which 70.27% were trained. The
beatboxers reported of beatboxing musical instruments such as; flute/trumpet, harmonica,
guitar, and drums. The commonly practiced vocal techniques was bass (22.07%). Most
common vocal complaints included vocal fatigue after long usage of voice (72.97%)
and breathing difficulty after performance (86.49%). Further, 76.38% reported of using
loud voice during performances. Poor non-vocal habits such as muscle tension during
beatboxing (56.76%), breathing difficulty during beatboxing (45.94%). Two most common
good non-vocal habits included food intake on time (78.38%) and use of relaxation
techniques (72.97%) prior to performance.
Conclusion
The present study was a preliminary attempt to profile the voice complaints, vocal
and non-vocal habits observed in this upcoming profession of beatboxing. Further,
studies are needed to explore the voice of these professionals from a multidimensional
perspective.
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Publication history
Published online: December 22, 2020
Accepted:
November 19,
2020
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