Hamboning is the act of stomping, slapping, and the patting of ones arms, legs and chests. Some clapping is involved as well. There is also a similar type of rhythmic dance action called patting juba, but it must be known that the patting juba and the hambone are not the same. The name ‘Hambone’ refers to the activities that slaves to the new world would do to cope with the trauma and horrors of slavery. Before coming to the new world, drums were a central instrument to African music and its dancing. Since most were stripped from their culture and ultimately forbidden to use such instruments, they came up with substitutes such as the Hambone to keep up with their unique style of rhythmic dancing. This post will discuss Hambonings overall impact on folk music, along with the help of visual aids.