Top 3 Things Every Beginner Cajon Player Should Focus On

In this video I will show you 3 things every beginner cajon player should focus on.
0:25 Timing
3:08 Groove
4:57 Fills

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[manifestgtr]

This dude is so good, he can’t even properly pretend to have a bad sense of time lol. He just sounds like he’s rapidly switching tempos

[jerrywalker]

Great video Felipe. Another way to develop timing and groove (and make practice more fun) especially as a beginner is to play along with music. You don't have to play everything the drummer plays exactly like they play it. You can use the beat as your metronome and play a simplified version of what you hear until you become able to play more complex grooves. As beginners, it's easy to slip off the beat when playing to a click and find yourself playing the 2 on the 3. Without a visual aid you would never know you were doing that, you simply know you're back on the click. Playing with music, you know if you're off as well as where you are supposed to be in the groove.

[billtankersleystuff]

This video is exactly what I needed to see! Thank you so much for this!

[Adrian-dlnb]

Great video! You were super clear and the examples were really helpful. My challenge on the cajon right now is making good grooves without them sounding too busy.

[claudioalbernaz]

Rsrs! If I don't learn to play cajon, I sure that I improve my vocabulary because I understood all you have said. Good job, brother. I think you are Brazilian !

[jw]

Never played percussion before! Been playing the cajon for 1 month now. Subscribed today.

[rocknrollmania]

Nice video. I’ve been playing cajon for the past 5 weeks and it’s fun, still learning 👍

[chrismelissahays]

Thank you for this resource. My 12 year old son is just starting to use it. I really appreciate you using the metronome in your instruction.

[rejimathewphdlcswreat-expr]

What a beautiful, clearly expressed lesson. You make musical accessible. I will direct my students to your channel!

[TroySchulzHBCS]

When you are this good, it looks like it is really hard for you to play the wrong timing - on purpose! I literally laughed out loud because of the look on your face while you were trying to accomplish this for the tutorial. You are both amazing and entertaining. 😆

[daveargall]

Genuine good video. I still need to work on timing, in particular not speeding up (unless I plan to!) making fills smooth and coming back in time. Relaxing usually helps too....

[manishabiswasRhythm]

Thank you, it's really helping me as a beginner! Your videos always helps me so much

[taira]

6:11 Master, you say it is weird . Yes, you go out of time like start rushing and losing control but naturally comes back in time.
Maybe in avant-garde jazz context, the other musicians will love it. It sounds interesting.

[sukhamoyk]

These are so important information Felipe. Thanks for making this video and sharing with us 👍👍

[JackJazzm]

Awesome explanations bredren 🙏🏾 Thanks for sharing

[peggystephens]

Trying to learn the best way for cajon and full drum kit to play together, complementing the worship band. Thanks

[Babybugex]

Got a box on its way.. TY for the free lessons.

[craig]

I can tell it hurt your soul a little when playing the "bad" examples. Thanks for taking one for the team... :) I just got my first cajon yesterday, and I look forward to making more music with my kids.

[darioxricci]

Hi, great video as ever!
Do you have any tips on how to develop hands independency?

[DaddyDomASMR]

Hello there!

I want to dive into the world of cajon playing, but i have 1 problem.

I'm a pretty big guy, and I'm afraid that I will destroy my cajon if i sit on it.

Does a cajon has a weight limit?

Your response will be appreciated 😁