shoetodrum
Shoetodrum is a term used in contemporary percussion to describe a form of sound production in which the performer's shoes contribute directly to the rhythmic output. The practice encompasses both acoustic and electronic modalities and can be executed with ordinary footwear or with specially designed shoes equipped with sensors, pressure pads, or amplified soles. In acoustic shoetodrum, sounds are created by striking or stamping surfaces with the shoe, using the sole, heel, or toe to produce a range of timbres from sharp taps to deeper thuds. In electronic shoetodrum, triggers or piezo sensors convert footfalls into MIDI or audio signals that are mapped to drum or percussion sounds.
Historically, shoetodrum draws on body percussion and stomp-style performance, extending the idea of using the body
Equipment and setups vary: from minimal, where shoes are used to strike a wooden board or drum