Category Archives: Tips
Spanish Rhythms on Cajon – Bulerias
One of my favourite things is playing Cajon for flamenco dancers. It’s such a buzz getting in sync with the dancer, getting the Cajon grooving along with the dancer’s taconeo (footwork). It’s also a great way to pick up new rhythmic ideas from the dancer’s breaks and fills. Read the article on Bulerias just out in...Continue »
Spanish Rhythms on Cajon – Bulerias
One of my favourite things is playing Cajon for flamenco dancers. It’s such a buzz getting in sync with the dancer, getting the Cajon grooving along with the dancer’s taconeo (footwork). It’s also a great way to pick up new … Continue reading
Ergonomic Cajon Drum
One of my students, Ileana, came up with a simple smart way to make your Cajon ergonomic – without spending a lot of extra cash. All you need is a piece of timber approx 50cm x 4cm x 4cm. By … Continue reading
How to get the best sound from your Cajon – Bass Technique
I quite often get asked about why I suggest to land rather than bounce off the bass tone. Here is my response to a question from a student who had just done the Intro to Technique module. Question: You mentioned … Continue reading
Paradiddles on the Cajon!
The paradiddle is a drum rudiment that is really useful for Cajon players of all levels. It is the first pattern I ever learnt on a hand drum, and it kept me busy for a long time, trying out lots … Continue reading
Meditation Practice with Cajon
Have you ever used musical practice as a form of meditation? This month, try setting aside 5 – 10 minutes each day to practice. Work with a simple rhythm that you already know and understand, and rather than trying to … Continue reading
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