The Laptop Cajon Drum

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For the traveling drummer who is on the go and performing in front of a small crowd, the Laptop Cajon Drum is a great alternative other than packing up a complete drum set. Convenient, portable, affordable and excellent producing sound makes the Laptop Cajon an attractive instrument for the percussion enthusiast.

How the Laptop Cajon Drum Works
The new Laptop Cajon Drum is an extremely useful and compact addition to the comprehensive variety of cajon instruments. For the many different playing circumstances, the need to offer a different option for those who use the Cajon has led to the craftsmanship of this beautiful laptop instrument. With in the drum itself are a variety of strings which touch the playing surface on the inside panel. These strings deliver a sensitive sizzle effect when played on this area of the drum. This sizzle effect offers a substantial sound to the various musical applications that are played. Unlike the traditional Cajon drum, the Laptop Cajon offers high and low pitched surface areas so that it can play bongo patterns. Being that the Laptop Cajon is compact in size and light weight makes it the perfect road companion.

Cajon Drum Popularity
Due to the fact that the Cajon drum has grown in popularity within the past few years, the Cajon is one of today’s most popular percussion instruments. The Cajon is extremely easy to play and provides a great feel and rhythmic foundation to any musical situation. Not only is the Laptop Cajon fun to experiment with, the sound that this percussion instrument makes will wow the crowd.

Versatile and Affordable
The Cajon Drum can be played in literally every musical genre, makes this instrument unique unlike any other instrument. More often the Cajon is used during unplugged gigs or when playing softer songs when the need for a beat is minimal. Besides a whole complete drum set, the Laptop Cajon Drum is the most versatile rhythm instrument available on the market today. There is no need to save up money for months or even years to purchase the Laptop Cajon. The Laptop Cajon can be purchase for as little as $50 online or up to $100 at your local music store. If you are an avid drum player, the Cajon drum should be item in every percussionist’s arsenal.

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The Box Cajon Drums

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Meinl Headliner Cajon

Schalloch Cajon, Brown

If you are interested in a Cajon Drum then you have probably figured out that there are a lot of options to choose from. You will find that just about every major drum manufacture have a least one type of Cajon available for purchase. The most common type of Cajon Drum you will find on the market is the Box Cajon. Lets look at Box Cajon Drums a little closer and determine what make it unique.

Box Cajon Drums

The Box Cajon Drum is quickly becoming drum of choice and is gaining popularity on a world wide scale. This type of Cajon drum set is generally made of hardwood, complete with a wide variety of finishes and looks. Often made from exotic hardwood like burl, white ash, or siam oak, each one resonates with its own unique sound.

Cajon Drum Construction

The body of a the Box Cajon consists of six sides and is generally crafted out of  ¾ inch hardwood giving the drum a solid and secure feel. Typically the side panel opposite the front panel will have at least one hole that allows the air to escape. The front plate is often thinner than the rest of the drum and is secured to the base with adjustable screws. These screws allow you adjust the amount of crash sound you hear while playing. The tighter the face plate is the quieter the crash. By loosening the screws you can achieve a louder sounding crash.

Snare Cajon Drum

Some drums have a full set of snare wires within the body of the cajon giving the drum a snare drum sound. Adjustment of the snare wires can be controlled by a knob mounted on the side of the box. This gives the drummer precise control over the amount of snare they desire to hear while drumming.

Best Cajon Drum Options

Below is a list of some of the other options available.

Adjustable Feet – enabling the Cajon to be tilted, thus creating many different playing positions.

Adjustable Dual Snare – allowing you more control.

Non Slip Rubber Feet -  gives the Cajon a secure feel

Padded Seat – this maximizes the comfort while Cajon drumming.

Adjustable Front Plate – allowing you to create distinct sound preferences.

Custom Wood Finishes – provides beauty and function.

Custom Carrying Bags - make transporting you Cajon easy.

Bass Pedal – this allows you to adjust amount of pressure snare wires press against the front plate.

Whether you have a band or play music at small acoustical venues you are sure to find a Cajon Drum that suites your needs.

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Adjusting The Sounds Of Your Cajon Drum

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Cajon Drum

One of the benefits of playing the Cajon Drum is it can be adjusted to make different sounds. From first glance you might think that this drum is just a box. In actuality there are several adjustments we can do to change the sound. Today we are going to talk about how to adjust the snare area around the edge or corner where the slap or crack sound is made to enhance your cajon drumming experience.

To adjust the corner or crack tone you must first go to the far corner of the faceplate. The crack can be adjusted from a slow or loose sound  to a loud pronounced crack. To change this to your liking you first need a Phillips Head screwdriver. Find the screw that joins the edges together and turn the screw to the right to tighten the gap and reduce the crackle effect. If you do not care for the crackle sound, you may totally emit the noise all together by tightening the screw all the way to the right. Make sure not to  tighten it too much, you do not want to make it too hard to loosen when you want to adjust the  crackle sound again. For more crackle, turn your screw driver to the left, keep adjusting until you reach the sound you are looking for. Don’t forget to do the same on the opposite corner to achieve a balanced sound effect while playing with both hands.

There are some Cajon drums that come with fully adjustable snares on the inside that is in contact with the faceplate. To make the adjustments needed to control the snare effect, you may either tighten or loosen the knob and adjust the snare levels. You can choose to totally turn off the snare by tightening it all the way. The only way to find out how this snare works is to take the faceplate totally off the Cajon. By taking off the faceplate you can explore the inside of the Cajon and how it makes the different sounds. Make sure you look closely at the knob on the outside. The knob on the outside connects with the snare wires on the inside. Rolling the knob forward you will notice how the snares come in contact with the inside of the faceplate of the Cajon. Roll the knob back, and notice how the contact is reduced. Turning this knob precisely you can choose just how much snare effect you are looking for while playing your Cajon drum.

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