A new paper published in the journal Physical Review Research provides experimental support for the hypothesis that hand ...

Naomi: Great! How else can we show rhythms? Mrs Thomas: Oh well we can clap whilst we march. The clapping will be the rhythm and the marching is still the pulse. I'll demonstrate and you copy.

Let's start with rhythm. The first games is called four beats of fame. We'll start by patting simple four beats on our thighs. Ready? and go. In the next four beats, improvise by clapping a rhythm.

Clapping using the human hands remained a significant aspect of traditional African music as it creates rhythms and beats. However, the phenomenon seems to be evolving over time with the ...