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Laughter Percussion Academy

Laughter Percussion Wellbeing Sessions

Original vocal tracks, sample beats and guided laughter percussion sessions recorded by Professor Idi Ras Banamungu. Press listen, move with the rhythm and laugh along — seated, standing or simply listening.

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Starter guides · text only, no recording

Try these at home or with your group

Written step-by-step activities from the Laughter Percussion Academy approach. These are instructions to read, not audio. Recorded sessions appear above once Professor Idi Ras Banamungu uploads them.

Text guide · Community participation · 5 minShakalaka-Doo welcome circle
  1. Sit or stand in a circle and pat a slow, steady beat on your knees.
  2. Leader calls “Shakalaka!” — everyone answers “Doo!”
  3. Repeat four times, getting a little louder each round.
  4. Finish with one big shared laugh and a clap.

Accessibility: Works seated. Clap, tap a table or simply nod along. Anyone may answer quietly or just listen.

Text guide · Joy · 4 minLaughter Shake
  1. Hold a shaker, a rice-filled bottle, or just shake your hands.
  2. Shake gently for 8 counts while saying “ha”.
  3. Shake bigger for 8 counts with “ha-ha”.
  4. Freeze, take a breath, then shake and laugh freely for 8 counts.

Accessibility: Shake only what is comfortable — fingers, wrists or shoulders. Stop any time.

Text guide · Celebration · 6 minLaughter Cocktail
  1. Keep a light beat with feet or hands.
  2. Mix in a “giggle” laugh for 4 beats.
  3. Add a “belly” laugh for 4 beats.
  4. Add a “silent” laugh (open-mouthed, no sound) for 4 beats.
  5. Combine all three together for the final round.

Accessibility: Silent laughter is a full option for people who prefer quiet. Laughing is invited, never required.

Text guide · Relaxation · 5 minMindful rhythm breathing
  1. Tap a slow beat — about one tap per second.
  2. Breathe in for 4 taps, out for 4 taps.
  3. Lengthen the out-breath to 6 taps if comfortable.
  4. Let the taps get softer until they stop, and rest in the quiet.

Accessibility: Breathe naturally if counting is uncomfortable. Can be done lying down.

Text guide · Resilience · 5 minStrong-beat resilience round
  1. Choose a short phrase together, e.g. “I can, we can”.
  2. Say it on a strong, steady beat four times.
  3. Pass the phrase around the group, one voice at a time.
  4. End together on the strongest beat with a laugh.

Accessibility: Participants can pass, tap instead of speak, or use a sign or gesture.

Text guide · Connection · 4 minEcho-and-connect rhythm
  1. Leader plays a short 4-beat pattern.
  2. Group echoes it back.
  3. Take turns being the leader.
  4. Finish by everyone playing their own pattern at once, then laughing together.

Accessibility: Patterns can be clapped, tapped, stomped, or shown visually with hand movements.

Text guide · Accessible rhythm · 6 minSeated rhythm and movement
  1. Sit comfortably with feet supported.
  2. Tap knees for 8 beats, then shoulders for 8.
  3. Sway side to side for 8 beats.
  4. Add a “ha!” on every fourth beat.

Accessibility: Designed for seated participation. Use any movement that feels safe; skip any that do not.

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Laka-Doo offers creative, educational and participatory music and rhythm-based wellbeing experiences. It is not clinical music therapy, medical treatment or a substitute for professional care, and makes no therapeutic or health claims.