Chest pats and thigh pats are used to simulate bass drum sounds, providing a steady foundation.
The choreography is designed to align with the lyrical themes of the song—stripping away layers and "getting up"—using movements that physically represent these concepts. TUTORIAL 1 - BODY PERCUSSION TRY (Colbie Caillat)
Some variations incorporate tongue clicks or cheek taps to add unique accents to the pattern. Rhythmic Structure Chest pats and thigh pats are used to
Rhythms often begin with simple quarter or eighth-note patterns at roughly 80 BPM to establish the timing. TUTORIAL 1 - BODY PERCUSSION TRY (Colbie Caillat)