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The cajón is becoming rapidly popular in blues, pop, rock, funk, world music, jazz, etc. The cajón is often used as a bass drum by bands instead of a full drum kit when performing in minimalist settings, as the cajón can simultaneously serve as both a bass drum and a seat for the drummer.
Learn how to play the cajon in this introductory lesson and tutorial. Kalani shows you basic techniques, how to hold the cajon, play basic sounds and get off...
The cajon instrument is a hollow box-shaped Latin percussion instrument that has been around for centuries but only gained worldwide popularity in the last few decades. When wondering what a cajón is, look no further than the translation of the Spanish word ‘cajón,’ literally a ‘crate.’
El cajón, conocido también como cajón peruano o cajón flamenco según su enfoque de fabricación, es un instrumento musical de origen peruano, teniéndose datos documentados de su existencia en el Perú desde mediados del siglo XIX.
Prior to the 1970s, the percussion instruments in flamenco were largely just hands and feet. So when we refer to the flamenco cajon in the industry, it’s the one with guitar strings, and loose corners that enable it to be a kit-in-a-box. It’s a bass drum, a snare, and a seat all in one.
Basic rhythms, warm up exercises, a huge range of musical genres: beginner, intermediate, and advanced techniques, using cymbals, shakers, and brushes with cajon, hybrid cajon setups, and much more.
The cajón is one of the most emblematic and versatile Peruvian instruments recognized, having a historical tradition dating from the mid-eighteenth century.
Dec 1, 2020 · In the 1950s, the cajón gained popularity in the Vals in Spain (Santa Cruz, 2006, p.145), and in the following years, world-renowned Spanish guitarist, Paco de Lucia, introduced it to the Flamenco style of music, having received a cajón as a gift from his friend, the famous Afro-Peruvian musician and cajón player, Caitro Soto.
Oct 3, 2023 · The Cajón is a percussion instrument with a rich history that originates from Peru. It is often referred to as a box drum due to its simple box-like shape. The word “cajón” itself means “box” or “drawer” in Spanish, which accurately describes the instrument’s appearance.
A Cajón or Box drum is a box-shaped percussion instrument from Peru. It is played by slapping the front or side faces (generally made of thin plywood) with the hands, fingers, or sometimes implements such as brushes, mallets, or sticks.
