How To Play The Cajon: For Beginners

Name: How To Play The Cajon: For Beginners
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Have fun learning to play this unique hand drum. Improve your confidence, and expression on the Cajon!

Created byLarry Crowe

Last updated 1/2021

English

What you'll learn

By the end of this course you will have a basic understanding of how to play the Cajon.
Improve you self confidence, and learn to express yourself on this amazing hand drum!
You will have a solid understanding of the basic sounds of the Cajon.
You will learn how to play some traditional Flamenco and Peruvian rhythms.

Course content

11 sections • 25 lectures • 1h 24m total length

Introduction To The Cajon1:36
This lecture is an introduction to the Cajon. It discusses where the drum originates, what materials it's made from and it's use traditionally and in contemporary culture.

Basic Patterns for the Bass and Slap Tone (Introduction)0:54
Basic Patterns For The Bass and Slap Tone (Quarter Notes)3:48
Basic Patterns For The Bass and Slap Tone (Quarter Notes Continued)2:58
Basic Patterns For The Bass and Slap Tone (Quarter and Eighth Notes)3:53
Basic Patterns For The Bass and Slap Tone (Quarter and Eighth Notes Continued)4:10
Basic Patterns For The Bass and Slap Tone (Patterns in 3)4:32
Basic Patterns For The Bass and Slap Tone (Patterns in 3 Continued)1:56

The Bass, Slap and Accent Tone (Quarter Note Exercises)2:06
The Bass, Slap and Accent Tone (Quarter Note Exercises Continued)6:35
The Bass, Slap and Accent Tone (Quarter and Eighth Note Exercises)3:39
The Bass, Slap and Accent Tone (Quarter and Eighth Note Exercises Continued)3:42
The Bass, Slap and Accent Tone (Quarter and Eighth Note Exercises Final)3:22
The Bass, Slap and Accent Tone (Patterns in 6)5:07
Learn six-beat cajon patterns for beginners using bass, slap, and accent tones, with right-left and left-right hand sequences and practice leading with either hand.
The Bass, Slap and Accent Tone (Patterns in 6 Continued)3:19
The Bass, Slap and Accent Tone (Patterns in 6 Final)6:39
Learn six-beat cajon patterns, including bass, slap, and accent tones, and practice left-right alternations and pattern variations.

Requirements

You will need a Cajon to practice with. You can buy or rent one from your local music store. Also, bring your energy and enthusiasm!

Description

This course is designed to help students learn to play the Cajon. This unique hand drum is fun and easy to play! How To Play The Cajon: For Beginners is a step by step course that will introduce you to the basic tones of this amazing instrument and provide you with a number of patterns and exercises for you to practice.

Each video lecture will provide students with clear and easy to follow instructions. The learning process is gradual and each lesson builds upon the other. This course also includes an easy to read pdf of the exercises and patterns featured throughout the video in music notation form.

Hand drumming is an easy and fun form of personal expression. Students will gain self confidence, improve concentration and relieve stress by taking this course!

Who this course is for:

If you've ever wanted to play a hand drum or if you just want to brush up on your basic technique on the Cajon, this is the course for you.
If you are an advanced Cajon player this course may not be challenging enough for you.

How To Play The Cajon: For Beginners

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Course content

Section 1: Introduction To The Cajon1 lecture • 2min

Section 2: The Playing Position1 lecture • 2min

Section 3: The Bass Tone1 lecture • 4min

Section 4: The Slap Tone1 lecture • 3min

Section 5: Basic Patterns for the Bass and Slap Tone7 lectures • 22min

Section 6: The Accent Tone1 lecture • 2min

Section 7: Basic Patterns for the Bass, Slap and Accent Tone8 lectures • 34min

Section 8: Traditional Rhythms2 lectures • 8min

Section 9: Popular Music Rhythms1 lecture • 5min

Section 10: Multi Tasking1 lecture • 3min

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