Mona Tavakoli - Cajon As A Drumset

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  • Mona Tavakoli has played with Jason Mraz and Raining Jane. In this lesson she breaks down some basic drum set patterns on the cajon and takes the cajon further than what is expected.
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  • @braulio140898
    @braulio140898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Btw the cricket is a classic technique here in Peru when you play peruvian cajon

    • @drumbum_916
      @drumbum_916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I was like, WTF, you didn't invent that!

    • @jeanparra2250
      @jeanparra2250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same here Hahahha

  • @AlainVitela
    @AlainVitela 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I began playing Cajón in Perú in 1974. I believe the "Cricket", as it is called in this video, was one of the first things I learned to do as a 7 year old. The Cajón is not a replacement for a drum set, although there is certainly some overlap. To approach this instrument in this manner is much like approaching the guitar as a bass guitar. I can certainly see some applications for this specially when performing solos during a show, but not to constantly replace the drum set. It would simply overlook the importance of the Cajón as a unique instrument and its idiophonic qualities. One would also miss out on the Cajón's fundamental purpose, to be used as a syncopation rhythm compliment to other instruments in the band.

  • @walther9161
    @walther9161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    That is so cool... I’m a drummer and woodworker and this is a great way to blend the two disciplines

  • @JuanCarlosMelian
    @JuanCarlosMelian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    With my respect, humility is always a good thing. What you call "cricket" is a very old trick that we use in Spain and quite sure in Peru too, long before you played a cajon for the first time. As I believe, you are living in L.A. so you probably know Diego Alvarez "El Negro". He know very well the tradition and all about old school and modern cajon. A little more respect for the Maestros. Best Regards

    • @THX-vp9fz
      @THX-vp9fz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Maybe she discovered this technique without knowing that someone did before her. That has nothing to do with missing respect, friendo.

    • @othaday54
      @othaday54 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@THX-vp9fz you're right that to give her a benefit of the doubt, perhaps she didn't know that it is a very old technique.... in which case, she is naive AND presumptioius that anyone as young and seemingly inexperienced as that could actually "invent" something.....a better wording that could have used would have been that she "discovered" or "realized that there is this cool technique."......HOWEVER, That aside, I don't understand your reason for assuming that Juan Carlos Melian is giving her a "Macho attitude". AND even if he were, perhaps to suggest that he change that notion is more effective.....Additionally, if anything her assumption that "she" invented that technique is what White people have done repeatedly in the West.... take something that BIPOC have done for a long, LONG time and then say "I discovered this" and "I claim ownership over this idea"...

  • @WORLDDRUMCLUB
    @WORLDDRUMCLUB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Nice job demonstrating some of the cajon techniques that can provide more options for percussionists who want to emulate drumset patterns and sounds.

  • @tasification1
    @tasification1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Just bought a cajon and already using her technique, adds so much to my playing so thank you Mona Tavakoli!!

  • @676collector
    @676collector 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've been doing what you call the cricket since before you were born!

  • @drummercubs
    @drummercubs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Both of these artists have a tremendous amount of musicality. Love the grooves and feels and Mona demonstrated some innovative Cajon playing. Love the "cricket". Great work !!!!

  • @rosslmccallum
    @rosslmccallum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This video is back!! Love her playing and personality.

  • @OfficialJ6Music
    @OfficialJ6Music 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Mona is just THE BOMB. Just exudes joy and happiness and is a killer percussionist and drummer.

  • @CajonMaster
    @CajonMaster 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Nice one! Thanks for sharing this Cajon perspective as a drumset. Love it!

  • @martingerup
    @martingerup 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a musicteacher I am looking for ways to get the size and the volume down in my music room. This talk helps me a lot. Thanks to all you guys and girls out there sharing your playing sessions with us :-)

  • @totogroove
    @totogroove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    A nerdish remark: When you play traditional grip with both hands at the same time, you play matched grip.

    • @greghamra5626
      @greghamra5626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's hard to argue with that.

  • @modernmusicstudio303
    @modernmusicstudio303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job showing how diverse the sounds on a cajon can be!

  • @95awesomenes
    @95awesomenes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That first slap on the cajon sounded like a legit snare drum honestly

  • @JamieRowlandthejamieusrowlando
    @JamieRowlandthejamieusrowlando 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Very good, but the real question is:
    Can you use a Drumset as a Cajon?

    • @aximtaioreunin7917
      @aximtaioreunin7917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jamieus Rowlando Loota Percussion

    • @K.J.734
      @K.J.734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I bet Steve Gadd could.

  • @jerrymckenzie6205
    @jerrymckenzie6205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I saw her live on a Jason Mraz tour and she was a STAR.

  • @aryfany1
    @aryfany1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mona Tavakoli you are awesome, nice creativity on playing Cajon 👍🏻

  • @Rockin_Ross
    @Rockin_Ross 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That cricket move is sick!!! She’s awesome.

  • @larrymarino3246
    @larrymarino3246 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bought a nice cajon....thank you so much for the info.....will be on my next EP for sure....love the lesson....Renzo J.

  • @Greggyboyz60
    @Greggyboyz60 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Awesome sound awesome stuff. Oh by the way... I've noticed these in the music store and wondered what the Hell is it? Now I know... Nice demo. Thanks for this.

  • @BillyRamirez
    @BillyRamirez 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That cajon setup is awesome. It’d be fun to play that at quieter gigs.

    • @theTrend7
      @theTrend7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They sound awesome at small venues. I first heard a dude playing one in Tennessee and swore it was an actual kit.

  • @hypocriteorchestra
    @hypocriteorchestra 5 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    This is great, but you didn't invent the"cricket"... Spanish and Peruvian percussionist have been using it for a really long time. Those interested check out "Ojos de Brujo" to hear examples...

    • @Strannix1979
      @Strannix1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Indeed. :-)

    • @hawaiianstylin
      @hawaiianstylin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True I guess. But re-Invented and called it "cricket". like Eddie VanHalen with Hammer-ons..

    • @theTrend7
      @theTrend7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I assume she has never heard anyone else do it,hence her statement of "I think,I created it,"and calling it something different.

    • @oscarconstante273
      @oscarconstante273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for make that very clear, a lot of cajon players (including myself) use that a lot . So sorry Mona.

    • @MS-jz2pq
      @MS-jz2pq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True. My dad does it all the time but he actually uses his elbow in some weird way.

  • @ramm8196
    @ramm8196 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that was cool... Very nice!!

  • @JB-xv3cg
    @JB-xv3cg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for the cricket trick ! ^^

  • @KamalBensra
    @KamalBensra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was nice. Thanks for sharing!
    Kamal Bensra

  • @futbolito25
    @futbolito25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cajón sounds amazing! Perfectly tuned!

  • @hwt-ka-pth
    @hwt-ka-pth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was waiting for that jam to happen

  • @otnas001
    @otnas001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    If you guys really want to know about “the cricket” check the Gome drummers of Ghana. The Cajon like almost every Latin drum/percussion has its roots in Africa, simple.

  • @craigkeller
    @craigkeller 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, just wow!

  • @alishanmao
    @alishanmao 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    master doing things they are master of :D

  • @dq1118
    @dq1118 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very very cool!!!

  • @Flintster56
    @Flintster56 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Too cool!!

  • @Marcus538
    @Marcus538 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best Cajon ive seen

  • @mindmesh7566
    @mindmesh7566 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mona rooooooccccckkkkssss!!!!!!…And she is a Tavakoli!! !…😜😊🔥🤘😎

  • @rizalnurrokhim8159
    @rizalnurrokhim8159 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mindblowing right there

  • @eliminshrintar
    @eliminshrintar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    But what if I don't want to play the cajon, dude?

  • @tyleruline3728
    @tyleruline3728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    the guy looks like ned from spider-man grew up and picked up drums

  • @InvictusBananman
    @InvictusBananman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was very cool

  • @AishawithanEye
    @AishawithanEye 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wait, where was the jam at the end?!

  • @KroMagnum4
    @KroMagnum4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent cajon work.
    I've gotten lazy in my old age and added a kick pedal.

    • @solomongrundy6806
      @solomongrundy6806 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Paullus, what kick pedal are you using or would you recommend?

    • @willvanhook745
      @willvanhook745 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adding a kick pedal makes playing the cajon more like a drum set

    • @jujulla
      @jujulla 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You use your regular drum pedal with and extension that goes to the cajon like a double bass pedal

    • @jujulla
      @jujulla 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Google cajon pedal

  • @GabrielGarcia-nb5zp
    @GabrielGarcia-nb5zp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    a particular tone i started doing on cajon is hitting the sides of the cajon with my knuckles to have a different timbre. Depends on the cajon but trying and see what you think

  • @theTrend7
    @theTrend7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She 's pretty dope with that Cajon.

  • @patricelarose283
    @patricelarose283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Your Cricket is actually played by any serious guys playing Cajon in the world .

    • @romiantuesta-vilca7635
      @romiantuesta-vilca7635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That is a very known technique used by Peruvians for decades now. I have seen it been played several times. I wonder if she thinks the cajon is a new instrument, how can she claim she invented that technique?

    • @godsinbox
      @godsinbox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@romiantuesta-vilca7635 Yes you are right, but she is not reading these comments

    • @jamesharoldbardwell2182
      @jamesharoldbardwell2182 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think she said that comment tounge firmly in cheek.

  • @Chino196
    @Chino196 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very very cool!

  • @charlarge3555
    @charlarge3555 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this! Mona: What cajon are you playing, please?

  • @luisalcaide23
    @luisalcaide23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi guys.. You have to watch more flamenco videos... It's God level playing cajon

  • @KephaBandMusic
    @KephaBandMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mona you’re very good!

  • @JLChavezRomero
    @JLChavezRomero 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    woah, that cricket leg was very cool and smart

  • @mojekh
    @mojekh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very cool :)))

  • @kurikokaleidoscope
    @kurikokaleidoscope 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent.

  • @ryusaranyawut7913
    @ryusaranyawut7913 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That what I was looking for with cajon.
    Not just play with your hands but with feet to create new sound.
    A bit like how you would add drum taps when playing guitar.

  • @FRNKNSTNmusic
    @FRNKNSTNmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that is so sick

  • @santoshpatil-eo9ol
    @santoshpatil-eo9ol 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Extraordinary

  • @JLozdrummin
    @JLozdrummin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sheilla E still rule the percussion section for woman. She also is beast on the drums

  • @charlesmagalhaes6464
    @charlesmagalhaes6464 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Mona your bloody awesome 🙂

  • @ziggy9497
    @ziggy9497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got fever and the only thing that will help it is more cajon!!

  • @kimbleist
    @kimbleist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She’s awesome

  • @milablk
    @milablk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW!!!!

  • @AbbyMarmionMusic
    @AbbyMarmionMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool!

  • @taoepic7596
    @taoepic7596 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing cool...👍

  • @Andi69155
    @Andi69155 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which cajon is this? Sounds great! Thanks in advance

  • @keithmoister3477
    @keithmoister3477 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool.

  • @ekclay7
    @ekclay7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @tubular167
    @tubular167 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am calling the pitch bend the cricket from now on..love it will be fun when I tell my band I am doing the cricket on the next fill... 🍄🤭

  • @marl0nat1cs
    @marl0nat1cs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow nice tip on how to do the toms.,

  • @josipgluhak7763
    @josipgluhak7763 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOWOW❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @sebastiankuhnert3639
    @sebastiankuhnert3639 4 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    She invented the cricket? I guess almost every Cajón player does this.

    • @TeamBoxCutta
      @TeamBoxCutta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      exactly... i was like..huh?

    • @lightgrenade2454
      @lightgrenade2454 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      she said she think 🤔, not exactly

    • @arrowintheknee9956
      @arrowintheknee9956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lol I've been playing "the cricket" for ages and today it's the first time I saw this video... as you said, many Cájonplayers do that.

    • @THX-vp9fz
      @THX-vp9fz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ur all wrong. Maybe she discovered this technique without knowing that someone did before her. Trolls... smh

    • @othaday54
      @othaday54 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@THX-vp9fz trolls because they see a flaw in her assertion? and are pointing it out gently? Perhaps YOU are the troll here and not engaging in a discussion?

  • @formattester6
    @formattester6 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    fresh!

  • @MrBluoct
    @MrBluoct 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any idea what cajon she plays
    and how that is miked which seems to free up how and what is possible
    Thanks
    Or suggest a quality cajon

  • @godsinbox
    @godsinbox 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh yeah, on the tambo.
    cool

  • @kealynn6516
    @kealynn6516 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That cricket!!!

  • @skylark4901
    @skylark4901 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have no idea how I got here, pretty cool though. And, I like here 😍

  • @williamangliss5063
    @williamangliss5063 4 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    That’s pretty cool, nice vid, but she definitely didn’t invent doing that. African musicians have been using that technique for centuries

    • @Incountry
      @Incountry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      William Angliss
      Indian/Pakistanis do that as well even the most basic, the Tabla is played that way to get its definitive sound...

    • @othaday54
      @othaday54 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      William Angliss - I agree with you this is a cool video AND that she definitely DID NOT invent that....and in fact it is quite a statement of some sort of privilege for her to put out that SHE could have invented it.....it's what White musicians and artists have been doing for centuries....saying "I created that!" when they are copying or mimicking what is already here.....and she seems to be a fairly advanced cajon player and you would think that she has heard a great number of good cajon performers who hadn't seen her perform and are doing that technique..... so it doesn't make sense that she is claiming. It is a very odd position. Hopefully, she'll listen to the comments here and below indicating surprise at her assertion and realize her mistake. And I can only hope that it was a misstatement.

    • @RoxxiboxLoop
      @RoxxiboxLoop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It seems to have been around for a long time. Very little is in fact new. Haha. A few comments are highlighting the same thing. 😁

    • @theTrend7
      @theTrend7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@othaday54 #1She said she thinks she did,which may indicate she has never heard anyone else do it. #2 She's not white.

    • @locasoito3294
      @locasoito3294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It is a Peruvian invention, search in google Peruvian cajon

  • @hrkhademi8295
    @hrkhademi8295 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She is my love 😍

  • @shawnmccormick1142
    @shawnmccormick1142 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love her.

  • @badoocee1967
    @badoocee1967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    COOL

  • @iriz4860
    @iriz4860 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Proud of you as a Persian girl

  • @barryallen6139
    @barryallen6139 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She flipped me off Bro u Kno what that means 💯

  • @sandeshdaftari6806
    @sandeshdaftari6806 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    After a long time found a channel to learn about clapbox
    Thanks mam 🙏

  • @gusbandicoot
    @gusbandicoot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She's fun

  • @voodoochild3859
    @voodoochild3859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s love at first sight

  • @gunfighterdrummer
    @gunfighterdrummer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like her cajon

  • @Tanmoybag100
    @Tanmoybag100 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    WoW

  • @nim3408
    @nim3408 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The 'Cricket', outta SIGHT!

  • @udomatthiasdrums5322
    @udomatthiasdrums5322 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool stuff from amsterdam.

  • @75318531
    @75318531 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A talented Iranian girl 👊🏾🤘🏾

  • @timsears951
    @timsears951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    first of all Mona is great at what she does second of all she is easy on the eyes...beautiful woman ..and she plays percussion!!! now thats a plus!!

  • @themurph7780
    @themurph7780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    More cricket!!!

  • @warriorspiritmovers2589
    @warriorspiritmovers2589 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    May have coined the term cricket and its very fitting, but didn’t come up with the move. Been seein that move for 12 years. Still appreciate her talents

  • @soundhuglight5196
    @soundhuglight5196 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @stixnfeet7818
    @stixnfeet7818 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:30 in...Take My Money !

  • @jordangorath
    @jordangorath 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the cricket shit slaps

  • @user-mq8bc4ys8h
    @user-mq8bc4ys8h 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💪👍👌

  • @mahligullu
    @mahligullu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏👏👏👍

  • @mohamedbatti9171
    @mohamedbatti9171 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are jhs pp Cajon any good?!

  • @ryannolder3383
    @ryannolder3383 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You didn’t invent the cricket sound it is all over TH-cam

  • @Romans219
    @Romans219 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is definitely cute and fun to be with. Always pure joy hearing real drums and percussion

  • @nicholashope8307
    @nicholashope8307 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't care what she invented but she sound and look good in that thing