Hey thanks for this video. My church recently got a cajon and asked me to play it when they are singing hymns and this video helped me with basic beats.
Thanks for the lesson. Guitarist on his second day on the Cajon. I just realized, just as fingerstyle on the former is easier when you tap your foot and allow the thumb to follow the tap, the same concept applies with the Cajon. Tap your foot and follow the beat with the left hand. Really helps achieving independence
Great tutorial! The same point of view on the Cajon is really helpful. The recording sounds like you play softly but stil get a clear distinction between the different sounds.
Thanks heaps Tim! Yeah your hands get better and better over time at making each soft hit still feel sharp yet dynamically balanced. Sharp yet soft is one of my goals for playing ghost notes.
0:21 - Cajon Beat 1 very slow and slow 1:00 - Cajon Beat 2 very slow and slow 1:40 - Cajon Beat 3 slow and medium 2:18 - Why expand the groove into 2 bars? 2:40 - Cajon Beat 4 slow and medium 2:32 - What is playing the spaces in rhythm? 3:47 - How contrast makes cajon grooves pop 4:11 - Cajon Beat 5 slow and medium 5:02 - More basic cajon beats and fills BEGINNER PLAYLIST (10 VIDEOS) th-cam.com/play/PLkFTJa7bYzTjX_a4aW2uvytlE7Z8wQX0n.html
@@rosslmccallum It feels like you always are. You're obviously dedicated to making great content for us. By the way, I'm looking for ways to circumvent my country's ridiculous limitations regarding international payments, so I'll be joining soon. 😁
Yes this is what I feel I was meant to do! So happy to hear you're trying to find a way to get involved in the members club stuff. Even if you join a bit later, you'll still have access to everything so no rush ;-)
I've been playing these grooves since I was a kid and I always wished of a drum without the sticks. Cojan is really a beautiful instrument and I'm so glad that I got to know about it.
I’m 14, and I really love percussion instruments. I’ve been playing the drums since I was 8, and The bongos since us was 12, but for my birthday, I asked my parents for this. I have no idea how to use it, but even after this 1 lesson, it feels more comfortable. It’s such a cool little instrument. It’s also not that load, so I can play it with an acoustic guitar.
That’s the way! I’m glad the lesson helped you get started :-) check out some more of my channel if you’re curious about more rhythms and techniques also 👍
Everything about this video is perfect. I don't say that lightly either. Even the type of metronome that you have is awesome. My drum teacher back in 96 said the same thing to me. Wanting to play hard and fast and throw a million fills in everywhere I could as a new drummer does, he looked at me and laughed. He said its how you use the space. Letting the space breathe. I laughed because my dad always use to say it's not what you did, it's what you didn't do. And that can really be translated to music in so many ways. I guess in short.... Less is more and the biggest bands in music are a prime example of that. Not sure if you'll read this but, thank you. Been drumming for a long time, but want to learn the Cajon. This was a perfect start. Btw, what model metronome is that?
Useful for my Son, an Indian style percussionist. He handles cajon in Indian style, but this tutorial will definitely change his playing style. Thanks a ton Ross.
Hey thanks for watching! 😁 There’s now a 260 page eBook that goes with the Cajon Method 1.1 course. It's full of easy-to-read notation, practice tips and more. If you're interested, please consider joining the class. th-cam.com/users/rosslmccallumjoin Thank you! ❤
Mauro Chierici Lopes oh thank you! I’ll be happy to have you with us. If you’re on a mobile phone, maybe try from a computer? If you can tell me what happens when you click the link, that would also help. I just tested it from my phone and it opened the join page okay. Let me know :-)
Mauro Chierici Lopes right on!! And that new badge is looking good. If you need any help getting started with course videos and PDFs, just reply again here and I’ll guide you through everything.
Great video Ross. If you allow me to sugest you a thing, how about a video in that you play these grooves with someone playing guitar and singing cover famous songs? For begginers it could help to connect the grooves with real songs and it is good for motivation.
I love this idea! I'm hoping I can keep polishing and perfecting the 10 beginner cajon course videos over time and eventually get them all to a higher level like this. Thanks for the excellent suggestion.
Just discovered your channel! I really like that you show your hands from "our" perspective; it helps understanding what to do... 😃 👍 I don't have a cajon, yet this seems practicable for playing djembe as well. My problems though: - You proceed too fast for a greenhorn-beginner; I'd need more time to grasp the groove, especially before getting faster. Would be nice to have longer sequences - it's a bit of a hassle to rewind all the time... - For me it's hard to see the difference between the "ghost"-snare (tone) and the accentuated snare (tone or slap) in the notes; when I hear it, it's already too late! 😁 Just about ok for a short rhythm; when it gets more complex, I'm out... 🤷🏼♀️ Perhaps you could use e.g. a little "x" instead of the notehead (don't know if that's the correct term in English). But maybe it's only me?
More grooves videos please...the kind I can play in a drum circle. I'll be ever so grateful. Thanks to this and one other video from 2013 that I have something new for this month's practice
I practice a lot of finger rolls on the cajon. Your videos are very helpful and got me going as a beginner. Now I'm hoping to move into intermediate/advanced territory. Thanks so much for the inspiration and sharing. What drum/model is your favorite and why?
Great to hear you’re enjoying my channel! Thanks!! My favorite cajon is the one I’m playing now (MEINL Artisan Series: Fandango Line). You can see/hear it in my newer videos. If you have any other questions or suggestions, let me know!
Have you played any of the sawtooth cajons? I have a review of one on my channel. I'll be buying, reviewing cajons, would love to share info.@@rosslmccallum
I would like to mention you on my channel, are you ok with that? Only good things. I'll soon be making videos about those who inspired me. @@rosslmccallum
Heya...I’d love to know your opinion on protecting your hands as a hand drummer? Any tips to play outdoor in the winter? And how to deal with hand pain etc? Thank you for your videos.
Thanks heaps!! Really happy to help. Here’s a video that shows you step by step how to do the transparent notation th-cam.com/video/0Kj_gDvqWw8/w-d-xo.html
Árni Ólafsson good question. No, the left hand will be used for bass and snare accents too. RLRL RLRL RLRL RLRL. Works as a time grid. When we play a different groove, the accents might land on one hand or the other depending on what we play.
Thanks!! Left and right hands are playing ghost notes yep 👍 then there are accents played on bass and snare with the right hand. When we get more complex grooves, both hands have to play accents depending on the beat.
The last groove is insane, i will work hard to have this skill ! ✌🔊🔊 If i have to ask just one request, the beats are too short in your video, because my ears need time to focus on the sound😅 Even If this video is still on my playlist to learn haha thank you for your work
Hi Ross. Follow-on question to one of those above; I'd like to see how you go about choosing or making up a groove to match a particular song. This might be by listening to an original recording, or just working from the rhythm in the lyrics. Thanks for all the vids.
Right here we have an app called "Impulse". It's only on Apple iOS right now but if it gets to Android also so that everyone can use it, I'll definitely be making a video about how to use its really awesome features.
There's no automatic way to do what im doing (that I know of). It requires a lot of manual timing of different video clips ;-) But basically I write out the music in Logic and then record that playing back and copy it into Final Cut and make sure that the notes line up with the sound.
It's a bit different for every cajon so I'm not sure how to make that into one video that's relevant for everyone. But if I think of a good way to do it, I will.
So on the Cajon you can only play C and A is that right? I mean the high one and a deep one i know but is the high one always a C? And the deep one you always right as A? Did i understand that right? Need to know/learn for a school project
Actually for writing drums and percussion we use sheet music but without making the lines and spaces into the keys of a piano. That’s just snare drum on the upper and bass drum on the lower in drum notation. If you’re interested in learning all about this sheet music for rhythmic instruments maybe have a look at my other video th-cam.com/video/a2-iv2-xYU0/w-d-xo.html Here’s a pretty standard image that might help too. I copy the bass and snare of the drumset for cajon cdn.schoolofrock.com/img/content-module-single/how-to-read-drum-notation-1573677463.png
Keep working through bit by bit! You’re on the way. Perhaps try going from start to finish on my beginner playlist which you can see on my channel. Good luck and have fun!
I make sure there’s a nice bit of high end in my EQ when recording and then add a bit of reverb usually to get that sound :-) compression also brings up the sizzle even more.
Sorry for the late reply! Maybe starting off by putting a brush in one hand and playing a groove between bass and snare on your left hand while the right hand holds time (like a hihat). That's how I've developed most of my independence on the cajon. I also have a course that's available to members about just this called "Groove Independence" th-cam.com/play/PLkFTJa7bYzTi_Hg3oECQDiFioOVukMq4E.html It's not exactly about switching instruments but independence to keep one hand doing one thing while the other changes is the base skill I would say!
Hey Ashok, my advice is usually just to get something that’s comfortable to play. If you have a music store nearby you could try out some options. If not, Sela is the brand I have been playing for a number of years now and they’ve been good for gigs so far! Check out a Sela CaSela and see what you think.
I have a schlagwerk cajon and it does not get those crisp side-snare sounds. The detachable snare seems to be more in the middle top only. Also I'm still not sure whether to hit the bass drum sound with just my fingers or my whole palm.
I recommend hitting the bass with your whole palm. The improvement in your snare sound might just take practicing your technique a little more. It should be a fast slap. Getting the velocity in your hand takes time I think. Also note that when I record cajon I EQ the sound until it's exactly how I like it so it probably sounds better than just practicing in your room.
@@rosslmccallum Thanks. It's hard to tell. It looks like you're only using your fingers for bass, but probably because it's not in 3D. My corners are dull sounding, but I understand about EQ, so that makes sense. Thanks again.
@@rosslmccallum The Peruvian Cajón was recognized by the Organization of American States (OAS) as "Instrument of Peru for the Americas." In this way, one of the most important artistic expressions of Peruvian culture is put before the eyes of the world. These days we are having the Panam Games In Lima and this was one of the tutorials we present to the public: th-cam.com/video/reAHIHaktsQ/w-d-xo.html Also as a percussion music lover myself, I would like you to see this video where Paco de Lucia tell how he got a cajón in Perú and bring it to Spain to introduce it into the flamenco music : th-cam.com/video/a33qW_9IF4o/w-d-xo.html Greetings from Perú!
The steps I think work well are to: 1. Find the downbeat 2. Count the pulse to confirm if it's in 4/4 time or what 3. Feel the subdivision and just tap your hands on your knees. I usually start with 16ths (1e&a 2e&a 3e&a 4e&a). By doing this I can find where certain hits are landing in "the grid". 4. Start playing the cajon with mostly just 16th note ghost notes (that makes up the foundation of many grooves) and start to fill in the accents as you hear them. 5. Slow down the track. TH-cam has a playback setting to play the video at 75% or 50% etc. speed. I use that whenever I can't hear something clearly or the complexity is too high for me. As I'm writing this out I'm hoping it makes sense. Truth is, this explanation works better as a video. I know you're just new to the channel and maybe you don't want me to jump into a sales-pitch but I do have special members content that covers this and much more in video form. This is the official playlist for my complete course (starts out with free lessons and moves into paid content) th-cam.com/play/PLkFTJa7bYzTg7_BWxo0EQ3dA8eSY1PKkB.html If you scroll down in there you'll see "Learn By Ear" parts 1 - 4. It's all about that process I described before and includes some ways for you to practice and test yourself in the videos. If you're interested in this extra material, check out this link: th-cam.com/users/rosslmccallumjoin Select the "Cajon Method 1.1 Class" level membership for $5/month and cancel any time. You also get a 260 page eBook/PDF with notation and practice tips for every lesson. I'm here any time you need questions answered. Just comment here or on any video. Have a great day!
Start at 50 when you're just trying it for the first time. After that, maybe go up 5 or 10 bpm (ticking speed) as you get more comfortable. Let me know if you have any more questions, Sai.
Hey thanks for this video. My church recently got a cajon and asked me to play it when they are singing hymns and this video helped me with basic beats.
I’m so glad the cajon is a part of your community! Have fun with it and let me know any time you have questions. I’m just a comment away.
Bro same situation
Hoohoo me too!
Wow, God bless all of you
Just got a cajon for xmas and this is a great place to start and get a feel for it... thank you!
Welcome!! I got my first cajon for Christmas too!🎄🎵 Let me know if you ever have questions.
Enjoy!
Hahaha me2!!
I love this community! Thanks for supporting and encouraging each other.
Me too!
Thanks for the lesson. Guitarist on his second day on the Cajon. I just realized, just as fingerstyle on the former is easier when you tap your foot and allow the thumb to follow the tap, the same concept applies with the Cajon. Tap your foot and follow the beat with the left hand. Really helps achieving independence
Having my left foot “mark time” is something I also do a lot but haven’t talked about in a video yet. Thanks for sharing!
Great tutorial! The same point of view on the Cajon is really helpful. The recording sounds like you play softly but stil get a clear distinction between the different sounds.
Thanks heaps Tim! Yeah your hands get better and better over time at making each soft hit still feel sharp yet dynamically balanced. Sharp yet soft is one of my goals for playing ghost notes.
0:21 - Cajon Beat 1 very slow and slow
1:00 - Cajon Beat 2 very slow and slow
1:40 - Cajon Beat 3 slow and medium
2:18 - Why expand the groove into 2 bars?
2:40 - Cajon Beat 4 slow and medium
2:32 - What is playing the spaces in rhythm?
3:47 - How contrast makes cajon grooves pop
4:11 - Cajon Beat 5 slow and medium
5:02 - More basic cajon beats and fills
BEGINNER PLAYLIST (10 VIDEOS)
th-cam.com/play/PLkFTJa7bYzTjX_a4aW2uvytlE7Z8wQX0n.html
Timestamps are always welcome. Super useful!
Also!!'
We now have a forum!
Invite link - discord.gg/cpmsA6k
MUITO BOM!!
Great lesson as always, Ross! And that visual metronome is just excellent.
Thanks. Glad you liked it! Feeling like I'm improving the quality of my production etc. again.
@@rosslmccallum It feels like you always are. You're obviously dedicated to making great content for us.
By the way, I'm looking for ways to circumvent my country's ridiculous limitations regarding international payments, so I'll be joining soon. 😁
Yes this is what I feel I was meant to do! So happy to hear you're trying to find a way to get involved in the members club stuff. Even if you join a bit later, you'll still have access to everything so no rush ;-)
yes, visuals support is amazing!
first day with learning to play the Cajon and i love it
Ty! This is the type of video that i search.
Saludos desde Argentina! 🇦🇷
Happy to help! Thanks for watching and commenting.
I've been playing these grooves since I was a kid and I always wished of a drum without the sticks. Cojan is really a beautiful instrument and I'm so glad that I got to know about it.
Debyarati Saha great perspective! Yeah it feels so good to be in direct contact with the instrument too.
I’m 14, and I really love percussion instruments. I’ve been playing the drums since I was 8, and The bongos since us was 12, but for my birthday, I asked my parents for this. I have no idea how to use it, but even after this 1 lesson, it feels more comfortable. It’s such a cool little instrument. It’s also not that load, so I can play it with an acoustic guitar.
That’s the way! I’m glad the lesson helped you get started :-) check out some more of my channel if you’re curious about more rhythms and techniques also 👍
Everything about this video is perfect. I don't say that lightly either. Even the type of metronome that you have is awesome. My drum teacher back in 96 said the same thing to me. Wanting to play hard and fast and throw a million fills in everywhere I could as a new drummer does, he looked at me and laughed. He said its how you use the space. Letting the space breathe. I laughed because my dad always use to say it's not what you did, it's what you didn't do. And that can really be translated to music in so many ways. I guess in short.... Less is more and the biggest bands in music are a prime example of that. Not sure if you'll read this but, thank you. Been drumming for a long time, but want to learn the Cajon. This was a perfect start. Btw, what model metronome is that?
Love the videos that just get into it. Lots people like to get on here and monologue. Thank you for not talking too much.
Value first! Took me some time to figure it out too :-)
@@rosslmccallum So, are these grooves for Flamenco or a specific genre? It sounds like they can fit in a lot of different styles.
@@josefino72 no specific genre, try it out in most popular music and see how well it fits to your taste.
crezy amazing clarity, thank u lot for making us hear this bro.
@@johnrakesh thanks heaps!
Useful for my Son, an Indian style percussionist. He handles cajon in Indian style, but this tutorial will definitely change his playing style. Thanks a ton Ross.
Happy I could help!
Treated myself to a cajon after playing on my partners during the lockdown. Going to master these moves😊
Perfect! If you ever have questions, let me know!
The most helpful video so far!!! thank you sooooo much!
You’re welcome!! Glad to be of service.
Great grooves, my only gripe is that the transition from you talking to the groove too quick. A visual 3,2,1 count down would be spot on
Ahhhh yes, nice I think I can edit that and synchronise it to the video pretty easily. I'll record something and test it soon. Thanks!
Thank you for pointing it out!! I had to restart so many times were i missed the begining
The way you teach is clear.thank you
Glad you’re enjoying my channel :-)
this helped me a lot thanks
Elijah Adebanwo glad I could help! Let me know if you ever have questions.
@@rosslmccallum i would like to learn about the snare please
Great visual tutorial! Thanks
I’m glad it was helpful! Have a great day :-)
I got my first cajon and this is the best lesson video on youtube.
Thank you
Thanks for being here! Glad I could help you get started! Have fun and let me know if you ever have questions!
I love your teaching very much.
Thank you.
Thank you 🙏 I love teaching!
Thanks Ross, I just bought a cajon and these videos are super helpful. I play the same groove for hours, haha!
Alessandro Caiazzo welcome to the channel! :-)
Thanks. Been wanting to watch something like this. Hopefully this will help me and the youth in the church to play it. God bless
Happy to help!
I am so happy that i learned it now
Awesome to hear! Keep it up 🙂
Loved the beats you played 😍 Lovely!!! Thank you so much
Happy I could help!
Loved it. Very helpful for a beginner like me. Keep up the good work.
Thank you and welcome to my channel!
That was a great intro video. Thank you.
Very glad to hear you enjoyed it.
Nice tips! I am a beginner cajon player. After watch this video i can improve more beats. Thank you ross
That’s so good to hear! Ask me if you ever have questions.
My Cajon should be delivered today!! Can´t wait to start playing!!
thomas deborde gonna be a good day!!!
Hey thanks for watching! 😁 There’s now a 260 page eBook that goes with the Cajon Method 1.1 course. It's full of easy-to-read notation, practice tips and more. If you're interested, please consider joining the class. th-cam.com/users/rosslmccallumjoin Thank you! ❤
Ross McCallum I want to become a member but the link doesn't work.
Mauro Chierici Lopes oh thank you! I’ll be happy to have you with us. If you’re on a mobile phone, maybe try from a computer? If you can tell me what happens when you click the link, that would also help. I just tested it from my phone and it opened the join page okay. Let me know :-)
Ross McCallum Thanks. On iPhone It worked. I tried on iPad before. Thank you. I’m a member now!
Mauro Chierici Lopes right on!! And that new badge is looking good. If you need any help getting started with course videos and PDFs, just reply again here and I’ll guide you through everything.
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Nice easy to follow patterns, great for Bongos as well! Thank You!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Great video Ross. If you allow me to sugest you a thing, how about a video in that you play these grooves with someone playing guitar and singing cover famous songs? For begginers it could help to connect the grooves with real songs and it is good for motivation.
I love this idea! I'm hoping I can keep polishing and perfecting the 10 beginner cajon course videos over time and eventually get them all to a higher level like this. Thanks for the excellent suggestion.
Thank u so much, I want to learn to play the cajon, to play Peruvian music, again thank you very much
Thanks for watching and commenting :-)
Macaulay Culkin, nice job!
I am excited and looking to learn from you Sir about playing cajon . This is interesting. Great grooves! God bless you.
Thanks for being here. Welcome to the community!
Just discovered your channel! I really like that you show your hands from "our" perspective; it helps understanding what to do... 😃 👍
I don't have a cajon, yet this seems practicable for playing djembe as well.
My problems though:
- You proceed too fast for a greenhorn-beginner; I'd need more time to grasp the groove, especially before getting faster. Would be nice to have longer sequences - it's a bit of a hassle to rewind all the time...
- For me it's hard to see the difference between the "ghost"-snare (tone) and the accentuated snare (tone or slap) in the notes; when I hear it, it's already too late! 😁 Just about ok for a short rhythm; when it gets more complex, I'm out... 🤷🏼♀️ Perhaps you could use e.g. a little "x" instead of the notehead (don't know if that's the correct term in English).
But maybe it's only me?
Thanks heaps for the feedback :-) welcome to the channel 😁
I just bought Cajon, and this video help me so much. Thanks dude..👍
Greetings from Indonesia 🇲🇨
Andrew Ko happy to help. Good luck with the lessons!
More grooves videos please...the kind I can play in a drum circle. I'll be ever so grateful. Thanks to this and one other video from 2013 that I have something new for this month's practice
Always more coming!! Keep going through the catalogue on my channel for more too 😀
You’ve got to find your own groove in a drum circle.
I practice a lot of finger rolls on the cajon. Your videos are very helpful and got me going as a beginner. Now I'm hoping to move into intermediate/advanced territory. Thanks so much for the inspiration and sharing. What drum/model is your favorite and why?
Great to hear you’re enjoying my channel! Thanks!! My favorite cajon is the one I’m playing now (MEINL Artisan Series: Fandango Line). You can see/hear it in my newer videos. If you have any other questions or suggestions, let me know!
Have you played any of the sawtooth cajons? I have a review of one on my channel. I'll be buying, reviewing cajons, would love to share info.@@rosslmccallum
I would like to mention you on my channel, are you ok with that? Only good things. I'll soon be making videos about those who inspired me. @@rosslmccallum
This is dead good, I’ve just started doing my own cajon videos, so used you for a bit of guidance on beats so cheers
Oh nice! Thanks!
Thanx so much it helped me a lot! :)
Towako Sano happy I could help!
Super
Great video, thanks! I really like the metronome, can you share the model?
Heya...I’d love to know your opinion on protecting your hands as a hand drummer? Any tips to play outdoor in the winter? And how to deal with hand pain etc? Thank you for your videos.
Hey Iva! Main thing for me is drinking lots and lots of water. I’ve read that when your body is dehydrated, the impact on your hands is more painful.
Hi Ross. Is it possible that you could do another lesson on 3/4 and 6/8 time - how to play it?
Sure thing! Will start working out a plan.
FZ absolutely wonderful music instruments
Been very helpful. Earnt my sub 😂
Very happy to have you in the community. Ask any time if you need help!
I would love to start learning Cajon. Soon I am gonna take new one. Thank you
Jaffar Khan try Djembe first. This will be so easy
Love your video , it helps so much!
I am also wondering how you put that cool transparent notation on the video? It is so cool man
Thanks heaps!! Really happy to help. Here’s a video that shows you step by step how to do the transparent notation th-cam.com/video/0Kj_gDvqWw8/w-d-xo.html
Thank you😍
Hossein Amiri thanks!
Thanks🎉🎉
Thanks❤
Great lesson
Thanks 😊
Do you always use your right hand for the "snare" & "bass". Is the left hand just for the same "tempo tap" thing?
Árni Ólafsson good question. No, the left hand will be used for bass and snare accents too. RLRL RLRL RLRL RLRL. Works as a time grid. When we play a different groove, the accents might land on one hand or the other depending on what we play.
Yes
Thank u I like this.,your Video
Why did you put the snare and bass in "" lmao. Look at a real drum kit
Thank you for the beats
Love from INDIA
You're welcome!
🙏 thank you
Good thing my CCA is percussion, can learn cajon one make my hands all red one
so cool these are such great videos thank u smuch! Would love it if u do tutorials for covers too
Thank you 🙏 It’s getting harder and harder to not have videos blocked on copyright stuff but I’ll keep checking for opportunities.
Você é o melhor!
Muito obrigado!
Been playing guitar for 11 years, and just bought a cajon. Can't wait to bust out some fat rhythms!
Excellent!!! It’s gonna be fun 🤩
@@rosslmccallum I just practiced for the past hour and my hands are stinging red. Aaaaaaahhhhhh how I've honestly missed this feeling 😂🤘🏼
Great video. What metronome are you using?
Thanks! It’s called “Impulse”
Lovely 😍
Enoch Gilbert thanks for watching!
Thanks
This is soo good
Which model cajon is it?
Thanks so much Prakriti! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. That’s the Sela Satin Nut cajon. Have a great day 👍
Amazing
Thank you so much 😊
Hey Ross, love your videos! Do you have any with brushes?
Hey thanks! There are a few in this cajon with accessories playlist I have :-) th-cam.com/play/PLkFTJa7bYzThmOWAgnVCglpIA88XgNk78.html
@@rosslmccallum Thank you!! I'll check it out 😊
Hey cool video. Btw your playing ghost notes with your left hand right?
Thanks!! Left and right hands are playing ghost notes yep 👍 then there are accents played on bass and snare with the right hand. When we get more complex grooves, both hands have to play accents depending on the beat.
Great video. Can you tell us what metronome you are using? Is it an app? I am unable to tell from the video. Thanks.
Hey! Got an answer for you finally. It's an app called "Impulse". Have a great day!
nice quots in today 3:32
I continue to believe it. Thanks for watching!
The last groove is insane, i will work hard to have this skill ! ✌🔊🔊
If i have to ask just one request, the beats are too short in your video, because my ears need time to focus on the sound😅
Even If this video is still on my playlist to learn haha thank you for your work
You’ll get it!!! Yeah I want to make more longer videos from now.
Congratulations on the videos!
Could you tell me which program you use to make the sheet music transparent on the screen?
Thanks for watching ;-) I show the process in this video th-cam.com/video/0Kj_gDvqWw8/w-d-xo.html
Hi Ross. Follow-on question to one of those above; I'd like to see how you go about choosing or making up a groove to match a particular song. This might be by listening to an original recording, or just working from the rhythm in the lyrics. Thanks for all the vids.
Yeah I would like to do that too! How to really match something perfectly and improve the arrangement of the music would be a good video. Thanks!
Awesome sir thanku so much for this lessons 😊✌️🙏🌹
Thanks as always for your support. Peace!
love the beats, may i ask how you recorded the sound of the cajon for video? very clean.
Sir Deadknight thanks heaps! AUDIX ADX60 mic into a portable TASCAM recorder :-) th-cam.com/video/0Kj_gDvqWw8/w-d-xo.html
Thabks a lot for these exercices. What metronome are you using ?
Mzee2A you’re welcome! It’s called “impulse”.
thank u
Tq brother
Thanks!
Hi Ross, what’s the name of the visual metronome app?
Right here we have an app called "Impulse". It's only on Apple iOS right now but if it gets to Android also so that everyone can use it, I'll definitely be making a video about how to use its really awesome features.
Cool demonstration.,.
BTW ..can you load samples to the drum, so that I can play different grooves..😊👍
Loading samples sounds electronic. Maybe for a sampler? I use a sampler in my other videos but not this one.
Hi! Tanks for the video! Very Nice! I'd like to know, which program do you use to put the score in the video?
Hey there!! I use Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X.
Ross McCallum but can you put de score and the metronome ?
There's no automatic way to do what im doing (that I know of). It requires a lot of manual timing of different video clips ;-) But basically I write out the music in Logic and then record that playing back and copy it into Final Cut and make sure that the notes line up with the sound.
@@rosslmccallum tank you very much!
You're welcome!!
Haha teacher. Suddenly I noticed that these beats can be used in any songs I like？
Yes, they can sound good with lots of different songs 👍
wow.cool...i can play songs now@@rosslmccallum
Sit can u make a video on ''how to apply extra snare wire in cajon''
It's a bit different for every cajon so I'm not sure how to make that into one video that's relevant for everyone. But if I think of a good way to do it, I will.
Thank u sir
fantastic
Thanks heaps!
Hi sri.. my name is alwin.. thanku so much ... 🙏🙏
Happy to help! Thanks for watching and commenting Alwin.
So on the Cajon you can only play C and A is that right? I mean the high one and a deep one i know but is the high one always a C? And the deep one you always right as A? Did i understand that right? Need to know/learn for a school project
Actually for writing drums and percussion we use sheet music but without making the lines and spaces into the keys of a piano. That’s just snare drum on the upper and bass drum on the lower in drum notation.
If you’re interested in learning all about this sheet music for rhythmic instruments maybe have a look at my other video th-cam.com/video/a2-iv2-xYU0/w-d-xo.html
Here’s a pretty standard image that might help too. I copy the bass and snare of the drumset for cajon cdn.schoolofrock.com/img/content-module-single/how-to-read-drum-notation-1573677463.png
Hi would like to know where to get cajon like that ?
I gotta say its Great but i need more tutorial
Keep working through bit by bit! You’re on the way. Perhaps try going from start to finish on my beginner playlist which you can see on my channel. Good luck and have fun!
Hi Ross, how do you get so crispy snare beats on your cajon, it sounds as if it was not from cajon
I make sure there’s a nice bit of high end in my EQ when recording and then add a bit of reverb usually to get that sound :-) compression also brings up the sizzle even more.
do you have any tips to learn hand independence and to switch from a lead (instrument) to a back up (instrument) im a guitar player
Sorry for the late reply! Maybe starting off by putting a brush in one hand and playing a groove between bass and snare on your left hand while the right hand holds time (like a hihat). That's how I've developed most of my independence on the cajon. I also have a course that's available to members about just this called "Groove Independence" th-cam.com/play/PLkFTJa7bYzTi_Hg3oECQDiFioOVukMq4E.html It's not exactly about switching instruments but independence to keep one hand doing one thing while the other changes is the base skill I would say!
@@rosslmccallum Thanks this helped alot :D
You’re welcome!
Hi ross.....can you suggest me a cajon which should be used to gigs....in budget
Hey Ashok, my advice is usually just to get something that’s comfortable to play. If you have a music store nearby you could try out some options. If not, Sela is the brand I have been playing for a number of years now and they’ve been good for gigs so far! Check out a Sela CaSela and see what you think.
Nice
Thank you!
I have a schlagwerk cajon and it does not get those crisp side-snare sounds. The detachable snare seems to be more in the middle top only. Also I'm still not sure whether to hit the bass drum sound with just my fingers or my whole palm.
I recommend hitting the bass with your whole palm. The improvement in your snare sound might just take practicing your technique a little more. It should be a fast slap. Getting the velocity in your hand takes time I think. Also note that when I record cajon I EQ the sound until it's exactly how I like it so it probably sounds better than just practicing in your room.
@@rosslmccallum Thanks. It's hard to tell. It looks like you're only using your fingers for bass, but probably because it's not in 3D. My corners are dull sounding, but I understand about EQ, so that makes sense. Thanks again.
August 2 is the Peruvian Cajón Day celebration in my country Perú.
I really want to go!! Did you have a good cajon day?
@@rosslmccallum The Peruvian Cajón was recognized by the Organization of American States (OAS) as "Instrument of Peru for the Americas." In this way, one of the most important artistic expressions of Peruvian culture is put before the eyes of the world. These days we are having the Panam Games In Lima and this was one of the tutorials we present to the public: th-cam.com/video/reAHIHaktsQ/w-d-xo.html Also as a percussion music lover myself, I would like you to see this video where Paco de Lucia tell how he got a cajón in Perú and bring it to Spain to introduce it into the flamenco music : th-cam.com/video/a33qW_9IF4o/w-d-xo.html Greetings from Perú!
what is the LED device on the left? some kind of visual metronome ?
Hey! Got an answer for you finally. It's an app called "Impulse". Have a great day!
Music is the only thing that when it hits you, you feel no pain..
Emotion however is a bitch...
Hello guy, what is the name of metronome? i need something information for this device. Thank you.
I’m using my iPhone app “impulse”. The other iPhone metronomes I sometimes use are “click” and “gap click”.
@@rosslmccallum thanks bro.
Sir can u tell us about the cajon chords that what actually are the original chords of cajon
Chords might not be the word you are looking for. But do you mean traditional rhythms?
How can we find the groove by listening to any song. example, is it a 8 beat or, 16 beat so on.
The steps I think work well are to:
1. Find the downbeat
2. Count the pulse to confirm if it's in 4/4 time or what
3. Feel the subdivision and just tap your hands on your knees. I usually start with 16ths (1e&a 2e&a 3e&a 4e&a). By doing this I can find where certain hits are landing in "the grid".
4. Start playing the cajon with mostly just 16th note ghost notes (that makes up the foundation of many grooves) and start to fill in the accents as you hear them.
5. Slow down the track. TH-cam has a playback setting to play the video at 75% or 50% etc. speed. I use that whenever I can't hear something clearly or the complexity is too high for me.
As I'm writing this out I'm hoping it makes sense. Truth is, this explanation works better as a video. I know you're just new to the channel and maybe you don't want me to jump into a sales-pitch but I do have special members content that covers this and much more in video form.
This is the official playlist for my complete course (starts out with free lessons and moves into paid content) th-cam.com/play/PLkFTJa7bYzTg7_BWxo0EQ3dA8eSY1PKkB.html
If you scroll down in there you'll see "Learn By Ear" parts 1 - 4. It's all about that process I described before and includes some ways for you to practice and test yourself in the videos.
If you're interested in this extra material, check out this link: th-cam.com/users/rosslmccallumjoin
Select the "Cajon Method 1.1 Class" level membership for $5/month and cancel any time. You also get a 260 page eBook/PDF with notation and practice tips for every lesson.
I'm here any time you need questions answered. Just comment here or on any video. Have a great day!
For worship
What should b my metrenome ticking speed for the grove to play
Start at 50 when you're just trying it for the first time.
After that, maybe go up 5 or 10 bpm (ticking speed) as you get more comfortable. Let me know if you have any more questions, Sai.