In this first part of the Bossa Nova piano series, we dive into the rhythmic foundation that defines the style. Drawing from ...

The curtain closes, and everyone around you starts clapping. You’re clapping too, and as you do, you realize that you’re not really sure why. The show wasn’t that good. You’re probably ...

Justin Bieber recently gave a clapping tutorial at a show in Spain. The 21-year-old entertainer was singing his hit “What Do You Mean?” on stage when he stopped singing to show them how to ...

Study: Hand clapping is akin to a Helmholtz resonator Faster clapping yields lower-frequency sounds, as does cupping one's hands while clapping.