Hey thanks for watching! 😁 I've got news for anyone that wants to practice along with the backing music in this video. There are 10 minute practice loops available to channel members for download. Want to be a member? th-cam.com/users/rosslmccallumjoin Thank you! ❤
@@jasonmusic9938 Thanks! It's added separately. I think I started out with just a metronome sound but wanted to use something more musical to do the timekeeping thing.
Man, you rock! I'm an ex drumer. I bought a cajon, and I went to see a bunch of tutorial channels. Yours is the one. Thanks for your good advices and simple explanations. Keep going. Greatings from Belgium.
Ross thank you, you are a great help, just taking up Cajon at 84 years of age, your videos are brilliant. You make it so easy for me to follow, less you x
This is my 1st time doing this And i hit 16th notes on 120 BPM🎉🎉 Im really surprised Thank you dear ross im really blessed by your videos You deserve more likes, comments and subscribers surely Gob bless❤❤
I really want to learn cajon from a couple of years and I just could not decide whether should I buy one and start learning with zero music knowledge or not. But I guess I should go for that now. Now is the time after watching you.
Good simplicity is art should be a phrase to preach. Just bought a Cajon because I wanted to add percussion to my acoustig songs. And that phrase about simplicity applies to music in general. Sometimes the simple songs are the most impactful, if they have this "something special" in it. But I'm just here writing whats on my mind haha, thanks for this lesson, I was familiar with bars and notes and so on, but your visualisation while doing the rythm got me playing in no time. Now I'm here again with a new instrument practicing to a metronome for hours on end :=D
@@rosslmccallum It's been 3 days and I now have the feel for where to hit and how hard to hit, most of the time haha. Damn this is fun. Do you have any advice on how to record a Cajon, or how to make it sound better in a recording in post? It sounds cool already but maybe it can sound better you know haha :D In Audacity I can see the snare being extremely loud while the kick is a little weak. I have my mic in front of the cajon and of course it sounds way better live than in the final recording, just like any instrument. Maybe it's just me hitting the snare way too hard or idk.
Thanks again!! Yeah I think combining theory with engaging musical examples is a good way to learn. If you keep a track the same but change one thing in the rhythm and then explain the theory of that, it feels to me like it’s easy to follow.
Very good. Well explained. Many learn how to bash about with regards to hand percussion instruments, play some patterns, etc. But often do not learn accompaniment. Or do not know where to begin. I love the play along. Believe much of this instruction can be applied to Djembe as well.What also should not be overlooked is demonstrating one can accompany slow and be effective.
A friend bought me a cajon for my birthday a couple of months ago and I've been working along with your videos to get me going. I'd like to say thanks! they are very helpful. I was wondering if you would invite Matthew Whitehouse on your channel to give a breakdown of some drum n bass grooves, and how he approaches his technique?
Hey Derek! Congrats on the new cajon and thanks for joining me on your journey with it. Matthew and I actually played a cajon duet together once but I haven’t had as much contact with him recently. I believe he did do a few tutorials on his channel about techniques but maybe not breakdowns of rhythms. Try watching one of this videos at 50% speed first and see if that gets you a start into the style. Thanks again and talk to you soon!
This was a great video. I appreciate you breaking it down to its rudimentary/simple steps. Your examples were spot on and easy to follow. I learned a lot from this. Thank you so much!
Some ideas: Count aloud “1e&a 2e&a 3e&a 4e&a” to get extra comfortable with the subdivision. Play them slowly and pay attention to each of the sixteen movements your hands make. How smoothly do you flow from one hand to the next? Listen to a piece of music or a song you like and tap on the cajon or just your knees, 16th notes in time with the beat. This way you can practice them any time. I hope that helps!
@@rosslmccallum Listen to a piece of music or a song you like and tap on the cajon or just your knees, 16th notes in time with the beat. This way you can practice them any time. Can 16th notes be played on any music, even if it is not having 16th notes?🤔
@@shikshaksho yeah if you can count a beat of 1 2 3 4, you can divide it into 16ths by playing 4 hits with each count. You’ll have some songs where that doesn’t sound good, of course.
Stellar suggestion my brother! Super appreciated the play along and time progression elements of the video, Ross. Will be utilizing on replay until my hands can hang w 16th notes @ 120 lol
I had to practice the 16th notes at 120 so many times but I can play it now with way more confidence, thank u so much! You're the best Cajon teacher on TH-cam! Great lesson :)
@@tylercaine4704 thanks 🙏 I’m glad you’re here and enjoying the channel! The tracks can be downloaded if you’re a channel member. If you have any other questions or suggestions, please let me know! For membership info, look out for a “join” button or go to TH-cam.com/rosslmccallum/join
i play with ma nails and top knuckles of my hand ... i donno im suitable for this instrument... if possible can u see my videos... anyway i ordered a cajon from a clapbox...
Mixing some of the great techniques you have with new ones that you’ll learn on the cajon will make for a great unique sound I think. Don’t be afraid to try new things!
Keep working on it! If you can cut things in half in the physical world, you’ll be able to cut time in half and be able to make evenly divided 8th notes with some practice. Let me know when you feel like you’ve got it.
Just signed up as party. Blimey those 16th's! Definitely needs a metronome and to call it out loud. Worked my way up to a clean 130bpm. 140bpm I start to lose it so got myself a drill to work on. Question please, do you know an artist out there (preferably female but no worries if not!) that plays cajon and sings? I need to know if it's possible! TIA xxx
Hey and welcome! Glad you liked this lesson too. An artist I thought of when you asked: th-cam.com/video/_egiHntHwkU/w-d-xo.html I also have a big playlist of great cajon performance videos you might like to watch: th-cam.com/play/PLkFTJa7bYzTi-QJSTpN5PbO9UFP16XF4v.html
Great job, I can imagine hard work behind shooting this, even with simple grooves. In my videos I let the mistakes be, but I can't stand if I can't talk properly, so that can take me some effort. So you also explain everything nicely. 🎉
Ross, thanks so much for playing these grooves with music. It’s a much better experience being able to play along with you as a beginner. It helps in getting that “Feel” so to speak. Really appreciate your time and effort!😊
I Hope i live next door to you really, so i can learn from you side to side. Thanks for the course Ross, i only support you by not skipping ads. Good luck!
Great video. Very well done. Your instruction is clear and it was helpful to see the different grooves in varied tempos played along with music. I've never played a cajon before, only a standard drum kit, so I'm trying to figure out what the learning curve is going from one to the other.
Hey thanks for watching! 😁 I've got news for anyone that wants to practice along with the backing music in this video. There are 10 minute practice loops available to channel members for download. Want to be a member? th-cam.com/users/rosslmccallumjoin Thank you! ❤
yo did you use a tambourine seperately or is it activating somehow when you hit your right hand? sounds great
@@jasonmusic9938 Thanks! It's added separately. I think I started out with just a metronome sound but wanted to use something more musical to do the timekeeping thing.
Man, you rock! I'm an ex drumer. I bought a cajon, and I went to see a bunch of tutorial channels.
Yours is the one. Thanks for your good advices and simple explanations.
Keep going. Greatings from Belgium.
I’m very glad to have you along for the journey! Have a good day 😁
Agree wholeheartedly.
Ross thank you, you are a great help, just taking up Cajon at 84 years of age, your videos are brilliant.
You make it so easy for me to follow, less you x
Bless !
Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel 😁
Fantastic tutor! Thank you for this inspiration. Clear and concise for beginners player who is mainly fiddle.
@@lazosopenmic very glad I could help!
You’re an amazing teacher!!! Thanks❤
Clear explanation for all the newbies
Nice tutorial as always!
Glad it was helpful!
This is my 1st time doing this
And i hit 16th notes on 120 BPM🎉🎉
Im really surprised
Thank you dear ross im really blessed by your videos
You deserve more likes, comments and subscribers surely
Gob bless❤❤
Awesome to hear! Thanks 🙏
Categorically the most beautiful lesson on Cajon Fundamentals on youtube!
Thanks so much! It means a lot to me to get amazing feedback like this. Have a great day!
Been looking for a good video to get started. This was perfect. Went through it four times on the deck as the sun set. Thank you!
Sounds like a good first session!
You should try his courses. I've learned a lot.
Thanks for the support as always!
I really want to learn cajon from a couple of years and I just could not decide whether should I buy one and start learning with zero music knowledge or not. But I guess I should go for that now. Now is the time after watching you.
Awesome lesson! Simple, yet very helpful. Appreciate the grooves.
@@markanderson6690 you’re very welcome!
Ross, thanks, I’m really enjoying having the tracks to play along too!
That’s the way!!! 10 minute loops give plenty of time to really lock in and get in the zone.
Great vid! Can I just say, that Fandango Line cajon is one heck of a beautiful instrument...
Was love at first sight/touch for me too.
Love it so much, thank you! Really helpful!!!
So glad it was helpful for you!!!
awesome chill jam
Thanks 🙂
Super Cajon lesson.
Happy to help!
You are a nice teacher for me. I am learning many things from you. Love form me and my country🇳🇵
I'm happy to hear the videos I make are helping people build up new skills and ways to express their music. Thanks again for the comments today.
@@rosslmccallum wlc
Great stuff to go back over and lock in, even for more experienced cats. So helpful to pull out the old DB90
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah the DB90 is a lifelong partner.
Good simplicity is art should be a phrase to preach. Just bought a Cajon because I wanted to add percussion to my acoustig songs. And that phrase about simplicity applies to music in general. Sometimes the simple songs are the most impactful, if they have this "something special" in it. But I'm just here writing whats on my mind haha, thanks for this lesson, I was familiar with bars and notes and so on, but your visualisation while doing the rythm got me playing in no time. Now I'm here again with a new instrument practicing to a metronome for hours on end :=D
Welcome and thanks for your thoughts on the impact of simplicity. I agree!
Let me know any time you have questions. See you soon!
@@rosslmccallum It's been 3 days and I now have the feel for where to hit and how hard to hit, most of the time haha. Damn this is fun. Do you have any advice on how to record a Cajon, or how to make it sound better in a recording in post? It sounds cool already but maybe it can sound better you know haha :D In Audacity I can see the snare being extremely loud while the kick is a little weak. I have my mic in front of the cajon and of course it sounds way better live than in the final recording, just like any instrument. Maybe it's just me hitting the snare way too hard or idk.
Great video Russ! You helped me understand this concept Finally! Thanks a million!
No worries at all! Happy to help!
You r Always Rocking sir From- India
Fantastic Ross...every beginner will gain so much From watching you cover the foundation of groove...😁😁
Thanks again!! Yeah I think combining theory with engaging musical examples is a good way to learn. If you keep a track the same but change one thing in the rhythm and then explain the theory of that, it feels to me like it’s easy to follow.
@@rosslmccallum yes..I completely agree with you on that point Ross. Cheers
Great vid Ross, thank you, I
have been enjoying learning from you!
My pleasure!
Mnny thanks for your lessons! I just ordered a cajon and will start to play.
Awesome! Let’s start this journey 👍
Great video, great explanation and great examples to play along with. Thank you !
Very happy to hear you enjoyed it!
Video after so long time 😃it was helpful thanks for sharing this ❤️
So glad to hear this one helped too!
simplified at its best.... loved it...
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication 😉
Very good. Well explained. Many learn how to bash about with regards to hand percussion instruments, play some patterns, etc. But often do not learn accompaniment. Or do not know where to begin. I love the play along. Believe much of this instruction can be applied to Djembe as well.What also should not be overlooked is demonstrating one can accompany slow and be effective.
Thanks so much for the awesome feedback! Have a great day 😀
Most welcome. As good as any instruction posted. Better than most.
Thank you sir 😊.I have learned something that I havenot learned .
I’m glad I could help you move forward!
Thank you sir
A friend bought me a cajon for my birthday a couple of months ago and I've been working along with your videos to get me going. I'd like to say thanks! they are very helpful. I was wondering if you would invite Matthew Whitehouse on your channel to give a breakdown of some drum n bass grooves, and how he approaches his technique?
Hey Derek! Congrats on the new cajon and thanks for joining me on your journey with it. Matthew and I actually played a cajon duet together once but I haven’t had as much contact with him recently. I believe he did do a few tutorials on his channel about techniques but maybe not breakdowns of rhythms. Try watching one of this videos at 50% speed first and see if that gets you a start into the style. Thanks again and talk to you soon!
This was a great video. I appreciate you breaking it down to its rudimentary/simple steps. Your examples were spot on and easy to follow. I learned a lot from this. Thank you so much!
Hey you’re 100% welcome!
Thx and Subscribed
Thanks and welcome!
Thanks for this
You’re very welcome!
Great
What's the name of the "tic toc"😅 equipment you have?
I really need one of those
It’s a metronome 😁 it’s a great way to really perfect your timing.
How to improve with 16th notes?
Some ideas:
Count aloud “1e&a 2e&a 3e&a 4e&a” to get extra comfortable with the subdivision.
Play them slowly and pay attention to each of the sixteen movements your hands make. How smoothly do you flow from one hand to the next?
Listen to a piece of music or a song you like and tap on the cajon or just your knees, 16th notes in time with the beat. This way you can practice them any time.
I hope that helps!
@@rosslmccallum Listen to a piece of music or a song you like and tap on the cajon or just your knees, 16th notes in time with the beat. This way you can practice them any time.
Can 16th notes be played on any music, even if it is not having 16th notes?🤔
@@shikshaksho yeah if you can count a beat of 1 2 3 4, you can divide it into 16ths by playing 4 hits with each count. You’ll have some songs where that doesn’t sound good, of course.
@@rosslmccallum ok tysm sir ❤️
Hello, I think you look like Mark Zukerberg's cousin 😊
Please show at START what we are going to learn. Wayyy too much talking before we even know what will be the goal. Motivation basics, bro. ;)
Thanks for the feedback. Missed that opportunity in the edit I guess. Hope you still enjoyed the lesson.
@@rosslmccallum Sure, i always do and learn a lot from your vids. :)
Lost it doing 16ths at 100 BPM. Was a lot of fun though. Im gonna have to watch this video a few more times :)
Dude great video! I'm teaching someone some basics/fundamentals right now, and this was wonderful. Can't wait to join your premium sub!
Awesome! Thank you and looking forward to having you along for the journey.
Stellar suggestion my brother! Super appreciated the play along and time progression elements of the video, Ross. Will be utilizing on replay until my hands can hang w 16th notes @ 120 lol
@@roxannejones1085 giving anything a bit of attention each day in your practice is the key to mastering it! Good luck and have fun with it :-)
awesome thanks. it was fun
Glad you enjoyed the lesson!
I had to practice the 16th notes at 120 so many times but I can play it now with way more confidence, thank u so much! You're the best Cajon teacher on TH-cam! Great lesson :)
I’m so glad this lesson got you to the next step with your cajon playing! Thanks and welcome to the channel :-)
Love the energy in this video. You really know how to take what could be a boring topic and make it fun. Nice work!
Thank you bro that’s exactly what I wanted to do! Appreciate the feedback always.
Wow, that was great! So nice to have some practice in getting up to speed on the basic grooves! Thanks heaps!
@@Marjoline I’m glad you liked it!
Why my finger always sick if hit cajon
how do you know i am now lookin for cajon lesson.. hahah you get my subs
Welcome to the channel!
Simple Cajon Groove
Awesome just awesome. at 50 I AM gonna play the cajon. Thanks to u.
Welcome to the channel!
I really enjoy your videos good teaching style and awesome groove music to learn to. How do I get the tracks?
@@tylercaine4704 thanks 🙏 I’m glad you’re here and enjoying the channel! The tracks can be downloaded if you’re a channel member. If you have any other questions or suggestions, please let me know! For membership info, look out for a “join” button or go to TH-cam.com/rosslmccallum/join
For the learner, there is nothing better that the teacher explain soo well.👍.....Nice groove🤞
Thanks Sudha! I’m glad I could get the video to this new level of quality :-)
Thank you!!😂
No thanks
i play with ma nails and top knuckles of my hand ... i donno im suitable for this instrument... if possible can u see my videos... anyway i ordered a cajon from a clapbox...
Mixing some of the great techniques you have with new ones that you’ll learn on the cajon will make for a great unique sound I think. Don’t be afraid to try new things!
Really great course, thanks. I feel I have a bit of a musical disability as I'm struggling with the 8th note grooves.
Keep working on it! If you can cut things in half in the physical world, you’ll be able to cut time in half and be able to make evenly divided 8th notes with some practice. Let me know when you feel like you’ve got it.
It was really cool at the same time simple enough to follow. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! See you again soon.
Thank you sooo much for this tutorial ❤❤🎉
Happy I could help!
It doesn't let me become a member 😞
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks for choosing to join!! I see a members badge next to your name. Is everything working correctly for you now?
Just signed up as party. Blimey those 16th's! Definitely needs a metronome and to call it out loud. Worked my way up to a clean 130bpm. 140bpm I start to lose it so got myself a drill to work on. Question please, do you know an artist out there (preferably female but no worries if not!) that plays cajon and sings? I need to know if it's possible! TIA xxx
Hey and welcome! Glad you liked this lesson too. An artist I thought of when you asked: th-cam.com/video/_egiHntHwkU/w-d-xo.html I also have a big playlist of great cajon performance videos you might like to watch: th-cam.com/play/PLkFTJa7bYzTi-QJSTpN5PbO9UFP16XF4v.html
@@rosslmccallum I'll take a look, thank you x
I'd like to ask which cajon do you have?
Hey Isaac, MEINL Artisan Fandango is the model I play.
How is bosanova?
Love it! Would love to play it in a band again some time soon.
Excelente trabajo.
@@jesusmunoz7347 thank you!
Good job boy, very well done.
Vincent from Québec Canada
Great video. Thank you
Glad you liked it!
Nice tracks to play along
Thanks, glad you enjoyed!
Great video! God Bless Brother.
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment too. Have a great day!
not getting 80 100 and 120 at all bro
Just focus on playing your most comfortable tempo as smoothly and cleanly as you can. Speed can come later.
Sir Model name??
Super merci 🤩
Glad you liked the lesson!
Great video thanks
Thanks for watching. Happy I could help.
IM SO CONFUSED HOW TO DO THIS
Did you eventually find you could do it?
good for me
@@sabeeshsebastian8976 glad you liked it 👍
Great 👍🏼
@@rockingdehradun5211 thanks 🙏 glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome!! 🙏🏼
Thanks for watching!
Thank you
Happy to help!
Thanks!
Thanks so much!!
Firstn't
Thanks for getting here and watching this so early!
thanks
No worries, glad you liked the lesson!
Wow
Thanks for watching!
Thank you sooo much for this and your other videos! ❤❤
Very happy I could help!
Спасибо!
Thanks so much!
Great job, I can imagine hard work behind shooting this, even with simple grooves. In my videos I let the mistakes be, but I can't stand if I can't talk properly, so that can take me some effort. So you also explain everything nicely. 🎉
The whole presentation takes a lot of work yeah. Thank you for the kind words.
Ross, thanks so much for playing these grooves with music. It’s a much better experience being able to play along with you as a beginner. It helps in getting that “Feel” so to speak. Really appreciate your time and effort!😊
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it.
I'm a new cajon player and have little experience. I found this channel and it's exactly what I need. Thanks Ross!
Welcome! Let me know any time you have questions.
@@rosslmccallum Okay. I will do that 👍
Fantastic
Wow! The first video who actually explains from the beginning how to play a cajon! Thx for the exercices! I will use them to play the cajon!
Thanks and welcome to the channel!
Great instruction, thanks mate!
Glad you enjoyed!
I Hope i live next door to you really, so i can learn from you side to side.
Thanks for the course Ross, i only support you by not skipping ads.
Good luck!
Bob that's so nice of you to say! Thanks for being on the journey with me.
I love the cajón. I can play the basic basic. but I definitely love it! Thanks!
Glad you love it too!!
Again giving chance to learn some new things..Thank you sir.. Waiting for next video..
Thanks so much! Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
I am practicing this everyday, thank you so much for your videos. Learning a lot from them.
That’s really great to hear. You’re welcome!
Such a good video! Explaining it in simple language helps to understand notes and rythym. Thank you Ross!
Glad you liked it!!
This is amazing tutorial !!!! with great sample music to practice 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great Video thanks for sharing. Which Cajon model are you playing?
Thanks so much! MEINL Artisan Fandango Line cajon
Please do create more videos and lessons like this....
I learned a lot....
Super glad to hear that!! I want to make more videos like this that connect the basics together in a simple but musical way too. Cheers!
Hello ross from croatia,can you make tutorial couple of rhythms from drums to cajon
Thanks for the idea! Maybe when I get a studio space again with a drum kit.
Thanks a lot for this great video 🤗
Especially the playing along with the songs helped me a lot 🎉
Very glad to hear that! This was my hope for this video.
Suicidal cajon sound
Haha I think the sound came out nicely!
Oh man, this is probably the best beginner lesson I’ve found so far. I really do feel like I learned a bunchç1
Thanks so much for that feedback, Erik! I’m glad it landed right in the right place and time for you.
Superb way to simplify learning
Thank you very much!!
Great video. Very well done. Your instruction is clear and it was helpful to see the different grooves in varied tempos played along with music. I've never played a cajon before, only a standard drum kit, so I'm trying to figure out what the learning curve is going from one to the other.
Welcome to the channel! I hope you find lots of value here. Just let me know any time you have questions.
@@rosslmccallum Thanks for responding. I certainly will!