Laughter Percussion Academy

02/12/2025

🌍 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
🎉 Celebrating Ability, Strength & Rhythm
From Laughter Percussion Academy
Today, we honour the incredible resilience, creativity, and joy that people with disabilities bring into our communities. 💚💛❤️
At Laughter Percussion Academy, we believe that every heartbeat has a rhythm, and every person—regardless of ability—deserves to express themselves, connect, and feel empowered.
🥁✨ Through our Laughter Percussion programs, we witness daily how music breaks barriers, lifts spirits, and creates spaces where everyone can shine.
Whether you walk, roll, drum with your hands, or drum with your heart — you belong in the circle.
Today we celebrate:
💫 Inclusive creativity
💫 Strength in diversity
💫 The power of community
💫 The beauty of different abilities
💫 The joy of rhythm and laughter
A huge shout-out to all participants, support workers, families, and organisations who champion inclusion every single day. You inspire us to keep making music, making memories, and making a difference.
🌟 Together, we drum louder for inclusion.
🌟 Together, we rise.
🌟 Happy International Day of People with Disabilities!
With love and rhythm,
Laughter Percussion Academy
“Where Every Beat Matters.”
# Ras Banamungu RasBanamungu

26/11/2025

✨ Laughter Percussion Exercise: “Laugh Laka-Doo” ✨
A signature rhythmic-wellbeing activity developed by Professor. Ras Banamungu
1. Purpose of the Exercise
“Laugh Laka-Doo” is designed to activate joy, stimulate rhythmic coordination, reduce stress, and promote group bonding. The exercise blends intentional laughter, body percussion, and call-and-response rhythm patterns inspired by the Shakalaka-Doo philosophy: “Lead first, then do it together.”
This exercise can be used in:
Community workshops
Disability support groups
School wellbeing sessions
Therapeutic drumming programs
Corporate team-building
2. Structure of the Exercise
The session includes:
Warm-Up (2 minutes)
Lead-and-Follow Demonstration (1 minute)
Main Rhythm Pattern: Laugh Laka-Doo (5 minutes)
Group Laughter Wave (2 minutes)
Cool Down Reflection (1 minute)
Total: 11-minute exercise
Adjustable for different groups.
3. Step-by-Step Script
A. Warm-Up – “Wake Up the Body” (2 minutes)
Facilitator says:
“Alright everyone, welcome to Laugh Laka-Doo! Let’s wake up our bodies. Follow me—just copy what I do!”
Actions:
Shoulder shake – 10 seconds
Shake both shoulders lightly.
Add soft laughter: “Hehehe…”
Hand tap – 20 seconds
Tap your thighs rhythmically: tap-tap, tap-tap.
Add vocal: “La-ka… La-ka…”
Feet stomp – 20 seconds
Light stomping: Doo… Doo…
Connect sound + stomp.
Big happy stretch – 10 seconds
Hands up, inhale, and laugh out on exhale:
“Hahahaaaa…!”
B. Lead-and-Follow Demonstration (1 minute)
Facilitator introduction:
“Laugh Laka-Doo means we laugh, we move, and we follow the rhythm together. I say the words first—Laugh Laka… and you answer with DOO!”
Practice:
Facilitator: “Laugh Laka!”
Group: “DOO!” (with a clap)
Repeat 4 times with increasing energy.
C. Main Rhythm Pattern – The Laugh Laka-Doo Groove (5 minutes)
1. Teach the Basic Pattern
Rhythm pattern (spoken):
“Laugh Laka—Doo! / Laugh Laka—Doo-Doo!”
Percussion movement:
Laugh Laka → tap chest twice
Doo! → clap once
Doo-Doo → clap twice
Repeat slowly → medium → fast.
2. Add Laughter
Facilitator:
“Now we stir the happiness inside! Every time we say Laka, we laugh!”
Pattern becomes:
“Laugh (Ha!) Laka (Ha!) — Doo!”
“Laugh (Ha!) Laka (Ha!) — Doo-Doo!”
Group repeats for one full minute.
3. Add Movement (Optional)
Introduce side-to-side steps:
Step left → tap chest
Step right → tap chest
Clap → Doo!
Add a shoulder shake on every “Ha!”
Participants feel joyful, energised, and coordinated.
4. Call-and-Response Challenge
Facilitator shouts a pattern, group repeats:
Level 1: Simple
“Laugh Laka—Doo!” (group copies)
“Ha! Ha! Doo-Doo!”
Level 2: Creative
“Laka… Laka… Laka… DOOOO!”
“Ha-ha-ha-ha—Doo-Doo!”
Level 3: Freestyle
Facilitator improvises and group mirrors.
This builds musical memory, teamwork, laughter, and confidence.
D. Group Laughter Wave (2 minutes)
How it works:
Participants stand in a circle (or in a line).
The facilitator sends a laughter wave:
Lift arms → shout “Laka!”
Group responds → “Doo!”
Everyone laughs loudly and naturally.
Repeat around the group until everyone has sent and received the energy.
This promotes community connection and psychological release.
E. Cool Down & Reflection (1 minute)
Facilitator script:
“Take a deep breath in… and laugh it out gently… hahahaha…
Feel the rhythm in your body. Feel the joy.
Laugh Laka-Doo reminds us that happiness is a rhythm—
and today, you played it beautifully.”
Participants give themselves a final clap and say together:
“Laugh Laka-Doo!”
4. Therapeutic Benefits
Physical
Boosts oxygen flow
Improves motor coordination
Activates diaphragm and core muscles
Emotional
Reduces stress and anxiety
Improves mood through dopamine release
Encourages self-expression
Social
Builds teamwork and trust
Enhances communication
Promotes belonging

26/11/2025

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26/11/2025

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07/11/2025

🌟 Another Massive Day at Kurrawang! 🌟
Had an absolutely incredible time again today with the amazing kids at Kurrawang — full of rhythm, joy, and laughter! 🥁💫
Our Laughter Percussion session brought so much energy and connection — the drums, the smiles, the fun… everything came alive! 🙌
Big love and thanks to all the little legends who joined in and made today so unforgettable. ❤️
# Banam

05/11/2025

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24/10/2025

A Fantastic Day of Laughter Percussion at CAPS Kurrawang, Coolgardie!

What an inspiring and joy-filled day! 🌞
Today, I had the wonderful opportunity to teach five Laughter Percussion classes at CAPS Kurrawang in Coolgardie, a Christian Aboriginal Parent-directed School (CAPS) dedicated to providing holistic education that nurtures both the mind and spirit of young people.
The energy was absolutely fantastic — full of rhythm, laughter, and connection. Each class brought its own wave of creativity and healing, as students discovered how laughter and percussion can work together to create balance, joy, and emotional wellness.
It was deeply moving to see the enthusiasm and cultural pride shining through the students as they embraced the Laughter Percussion rhythm. The sound of the drums mixed with the laughter of the children created something truly magical — a celebration of life, learning, and community spirit.
A big thank you to CAPS Kurrawang for welcoming Laughter Percussion into your vibrant learning environment. Today was a powerful reminder that music and laughter truly unite hearts and heal souls. 🙏🥁💫

30/08/2025

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