Ep 2. Beatbox
Choo Choo Soul is a children's television show featuring music, dance, and education. In season 2 episode 2, titled "Beatbox," musical duo Genevieve and DC take viewers on a journey through the world of beatboxing.
The episode begins with DC demonstrating his expert beatboxing skills, creating a variety of sounds and rhythms with just his voice. He explains that beatboxing is a form of vocal percussion, and that it can be used to create all kinds of music. Genevieve adds that beatboxing can also be a good exercise for the mouth and throat muscles.
Next, Genevieve and DC introduce viewers to some of their favorite beatboxers, including Rahzel, Doug E. Fresh, and Kenny Muhammad. They show clips of these performers in action, demonstrating their impressive skills and explaining some of the techniques they use to create their beats.
Throughout the episode, DC and Genevieve teach viewers how to create some basic beatbox sounds. They explain how to make a kick drum sound (by saying "boots and cats"), a snare drum sound (by saying "tss"), and a hi-hat sound (by exhaling through the mouth). They then show how these sounds can be combined to create a simple beat.
As the episode goes on, DC and Genevieve demonstrate more complex beatbox techniques, such as adding in vocal melodies and creating different kinds of rhythms. They also encourage viewers to experiment and come up with their own beats.
The episode ends with DC and Genevieve performing a full song using beatboxing and singing. They invite viewers to join in and sing along, encouraging them to use their own creativity to come up with their own beats and melodies.
Overall, "Beatbox" is a fun and educational episode that introduces children to a unique form of music and encourages them to use their own creativity and imagination. With Genevieve and DC as their guides, young viewers are sure to have a blast exploring the world of beatboxing.
