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Series 1: 20. Jam #20: Bustin' Beatbox

YolanDa Brown kicks off the show with “Something ‘Bout That Noise”, a song all about dynamics in which the Band Jammers must crouch down low then jump up high when the song goes from quiet to loud. \nYolanDa then welcomes superstar beatboxer THePETEBOX to the show. He explains how a beatboxer is essentially a human drum kit, and even takes on house-drummer Talbert in a drum challenge using just his voice. Pete then shows the Band Jammers some basic beatboxing skills and how his voice can be used to make instrument sounds like a trumpet. In the Fact Jam, we find out more about beatboxing, such as the funny names given to the different vocal sounds, and about how scientists are studying them to find out just how on earth they make such weird and wonderful noises. A short film features some deaf children as they learn how to dance. With the help of deaf dancer Chris Fonseca, the children find out all about ‘vibrations’ and how they can use these to ‘feel the beat’ and dance along to the music, even though they can’t hear it. Finally, Pete is back in the band and ready for the Band Jam. He lends his unique beatboxing skills to the group and even takes on YolanDa by playing the sound of a trumpet alongside her saxophone.

Source: CBeebies