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The first time I saw this Cajon drum is during a performance by a band in a shopping mall. The band uses keyboard, guitar, violin and a Cajon. I though that box is actually a digital drum kit. And they were playing pop musics. But later I found out that it is not really what I thought it is. I am not planing to buy a drum kit yet, but a Cajon box might be good for now. But I'm worry if it can be uses as drum. Can I achieve such effect? |
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I heard Cajon during a spontaneous celtic music session on 'Zamek Festival' in Poland, one year ago. Some guy played it in a crowded, noisy environment of a pub, with a dozen of accompanying musicians. This little box delivered a quite load of musical power. It was heard, oh yes :) Some Cajons have snares or rattles attached so the variety of sounds they can deliver widens. Cajon's sound is quite characteristic- if it doesn't get in the way of your musical idea, my personal answer to that question is yes :) |
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The playing technique is different than for a full drum set, so it will probably not work as a "training kit" before you get your hand on a drum set. But if you are just looking for a rhythmic instrument that can provide a wide variety of rhythmic sounds in a band, the Cajon will probably be a good alternative. At the end, it also depends on what type of music you play. If you try it you will find out if this suits your music. It can even become the "little extra" that makes your music unique and different from others. |
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Cajon is a good if you're a good "hand percussionist" and have experience with Darabuka etc - the co-ordination is different to that of using sticks. Some of them seem quite treble-y but you can get a decent bass of a good one. We had a Cajon player in our "gypsy" band and it worked a treat mixed it with a cymbal and cowbell for added oomph as it really kept the beat going. |
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Maybe also consider a "Gigpig", which is something in between. A GigPig drum set is a finely crafted instrument that is highly compact and portable.
Ref: GigPig.se |
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