RSS FeedHave you ever wanted to be a drummer? Cant afford a new drum set in today’s economy? Well let me introduce you to the Cajon Drum. The Cajon is an ancient box like drum that is making a reappearance in the mainstream music world today. This instrument is quite affordable as well as easy and fun to play. Another benefit of this drum is, that it is so portable you can take it with you where ever you go. You never know when you just might run into a band that is in need of a drummer. This unique looking instrument is a six sided drum that is handcrafted from plywood materials creating a quite sturdy and durable drum box.
Cajons can come in many different shapes and sizes with each one having its own unique sound. Most of the drums have a hole cut in one of the four sides to emit the sound you will be making. This area with the hole is always to be placed behind you while sitting on the drum. The front area of the drums surface that is played is called the tapa or drum head. You might be asking question “how to play a cajon“. When playing the cajon drum there are several different playing positions you can choose from. The main thing is to find one that is comfortable for you. This musical instrument was originally meant to be sat upon while drumming. Sitting on top of the drum box will give you the full playing advantage you need to make music. You can choose to either straddle the box or sit upon it. Either way will depend on what is comfortable for you while playing.
While drumming you can then tip the Cajon or tilt it inward while playing. To play the Cajon you use your open palm and smack the drum faces. How and where you place your palms or fingers on the drum head will give off different sound affects from the Cajon. The other playing method is to sit on a chair and have the drum box out in front of you. This allows you to straddle the Cajon with your upper body and arms. One of the benefits of playing this way is it allows you to slap the drum heads and snares quicker without having to reach over your legs. You may also sit in a chair and straddle the Cajon with your legs bending over the drum on the sides. Just make sure whatever way you choose to play Cajon drums you are comfortable, this will maximize your output while drumming. The beauty of this drum is there are so many different playing style to choose from that your are free to express talents the way you want!
striking surface between their legs, and begin slapping the front with their hands. By slapping the box in different areas they could produce different sounds. Often if the top slat was loose on the box they could slap it and it produced a higher pitch. By the 1850s this small box like drums popularity begin spread throughout the world. History shows that it spread to the west coast African slaves, then to Cuba, and on to the Americas. As time progressed Cajon drummers began to experiment with the design of the drum. They began creating different shapes and sizes by bending the planks of the Cajons. This altered the drums sound patterns of sound and vibration.
