Caillat) | Tutorial 1 - Body Percussion Try (colbie

Claps and finger snaps act as the "snare" or "hi-hat," marking specific beats and adding rhythmic complexity.

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)

Chest pats and thigh pats are used to simulate bass drum sounds, providing a steady foundation. Claps and finger snaps act as the "snare"

Rhythms often begin with simple quarter or eighth-note patterns at roughly 80 BPM to establish the timing. Rhythms often begin with simple quarter or eighth-note

Some variations incorporate tongue clicks or cheek taps to add unique accents to the pattern. Rhythmic Structure

The body percussion choreography for Colbie Caillat's "Try," created by , is a rhythmic educational project designed to develop musicality through movement. Originally developed for 6th-grade students at the Daina-Isard school, the tutorial focuses on translating the song's emotional acoustic-pop message into physical rhythm. Core Percussion Elements

Snaps and claps are eventually introduced as 16th-note patterns to match the more intricate "shuffling" feel of the song's acoustic strumming.