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John Belzaguy
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I think with the beater side forward, using the heel of your foot to play it would be impractical and uncomfortable over time. There are foot pedals made specifically for cajón but it would require spending $100 or more for one. This video

shows someone using the side of his foot for a bass drum effect but it is softer and higher pitched than the hand bass. Using a mic (or maybe the heel of a shoe) could compensate for that. Another option is if you plan on using other instruments with your hands you can set up the cajón as you would a bass drum and play it with a regular bass drum pedal.

There are foot pedals made specifically for cajón but it would require spending $100 or more for one. This video

shows someone using the side of his foot for a bass drum effect but it is softer and higher pitched than the hand bass. Using a mic (or maybe the heel of a shoe) could compensate for that. Another option is if you plan on using other instruments with your hands you can set up the cajón as you would a bass drum and play it with a regular bass drum pedal.

I think with the beater side forward, using the heel of your foot to play it would be impractical and uncomfortable over time. There are foot pedals made specifically for cajón but it would require spending $100 or more for one. This video

shows someone using the side of his foot for a bass drum effect but it is softer and higher pitched than the hand bass. Using a mic (or maybe the heel of a shoe) could compensate for that. Another option is if you plan on using other instruments with your hands you can set up the cajón as you would a bass drum and play it with a regular bass drum pedal.

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John Belzaguy
John Belzaguy
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There are foot pedals made specifically for cajón but it would require spending $100 or more for one. This video

shows someone using the side of his foot for a bass drum effect but it is softer and higher pitched than the hand bass. Using a mic (or maybe the heel of a shoe) could compensate for that. Another option is if you plan on using other instruments with your hands you can set up the cajón as you would a bass drum and play it with a regular bass drum pedal.