Tom Thumb, a beatboxer, returns to TEDx and discusses his unique talent. He invites Dr. Matthew Brott, a laryngeal surgeon, to explore the inner workings of his throat and vocal cords. Using advanced equipment, they reveal how Tom produces a wide range of sounds, showcasing his remarkable vocal abilities. This presentation offers an intimate look at the mechanics of beatboxing and its complexity.
Here are the key facts extracted from the provided text:
1. Tom Thumb is a beatboxer who first performed at TEDx in Sydney in 2013, delivering the most-watched TEDx presentation ever.
2. He has been asked how he makes beatboxing sounds, but he didn't know the inner mechanics of it.
3. Tom decided to investigate the mechanics of beatboxing and invited Dr. Matthew Broadhurst from the Queensland Voice Centre to help.
4. The text describes the process of sound production in the human throat, comparing it to a trumpet.
5. It mentions the use of laryngoscopes to examine Tom's vocal cords and soft palate.
6. Tom's vocal cords were found to be normal despite years of beatboxing.
7. Tom has an extensive vocal range, more extreme than other performers.
8. The text discusses how Tom uses muscles and soft tissues to create various beatboxing sounds.
9. It mentions rhythmic contractions of muscles to generate sounds.
10. There's a description of Tom using rhythmic movements of arytenoid cartilages for different sounds.
11. The "sphincter bass" technique is mentioned, which involves collapsing tissue for a deep bass note.
12. The text describes Tom performing a variety of beatboxing sounds, including deep bass notes.
13. Tom thanks Pentax for providing cutting-edge equipment for the examination.
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