Skip to main content

Beatboxing 101 - BEAT NYC

219,074 Views

6,085 Questions Answered

TEDEd Animation

Let’s Begin…

There’s no need for instruments to make music; you can use the greatest instrument of all, your own body. Members of BEAT NYC teach the basics of beatboxing (think trumpets, bass drums, and everything in between), all while driving around New York City picking up a few friends.

What's the sound called that you get when you mesh a P and a B?

About TED-Ed Animations

TED-Ed Animations feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators. Are you an educator or animator interested in creating a TED-Ed Animation? Nominate yourself here »

Meet The Creators

  • Educator Chesney Snow, James Kim, Kaila Mullady, Mike Chervony aka Beatsmyth, Ms. Chervony aka Momma Beats, Terry Im aka KRNFX

More from Behind the Curtain