Beginner Cajon & Shaker Exercise For Beginners Like Me

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[robertryder]

Here’s adding my congratulations and admiration for your authenticity - it really makes the lessons accessible and models the process for developing musicianship. Keep up the great work - you’re an excellent teacher! Thanks!

[Amper-o-mat]

On point, thank you....I am obsessed with shakers, bells/jingles and maracas and yes it takes time to master them...They are very subtle instruments and can be used not only for regular grooves, but also for various improvised atmospheric/ambient effects...

[joashcheongd]

How relatable yet inspiring, thank you Ross!

[AnAHee]

Your introducing is great. Thank you, for beeing so honest.

[thesteviejo]

Man I needed this exact video in my life rn. Great content, you got a new sub!

[CaliLiliIndies]

Very Cool - love the process v. result concept ... bravo

[victoriazengo]

refreshing to see the self-awareness & blind spots! also literally every time i start the shaker my left hand follows haha going to work on that thank you!

[WilliamJohnsonmusic]

Yes shakers! They can make an entire song go from level 5 to 10!

[jingyuhe]

Thank you ross!! This vedio encourages me a lot. I should be patient to repeat simple practice again and again like you and spend more time.

[TheCornLifeNetwork]

Ahhh! Not the shaker! I’ve been avoiding this weakness! Great vlog Ross!

[daveargall]

This was very encouraging and confirms that we all have strengths and weaknesses. It's like when I discover a great groove independantly and think I've got it until I try and do it next time! I'm always working on different combinations of shakers, sticks and multi percussion with my cajon with bass pedal which I've had for maybe a couple of years and still needs a lot of working on. At least you're still young, Ross! I never had resources like YouTube and it probably takes me longer to learn stuff now too. Thanks for all your brilliant cajon tutorials.

[Chevyteddy]

Congrats Ross, one of your simples and definitiv one of the most best vids. I See a lot of myself in this. 😂

[michaelbelcher]

Great share Ross - I've been adding in a tambourine pedal and having similar problems when switching from on to offbeat. So much potential, but without the basic skills it just goes so badly wrong trying to wing it live! :D

[aking]

Love the video! Excellent idea to share this part of your journey with us!

[TM-cfek]

Very usefull info. Started to do the:chaka-chaka-chaka and chik -chaka-chaka :))

[TheOnlineBusker]

I know this is an old video, but cheers anyway! I'm buying some shakers for my next blues cover, I have no idea of timing/percussion etc...will be using them for a 12 bar blues... 😱

[chinookmudpie]

As musicians we all get comfortable with the tools we know how to use- it’s good to get out of our comfort zones and develop new tools

[tubular]

Great video Ross..every day brings a challenge.. always learning..even the greats 😁 shaker takes time..have you tried it with non dominant hand.. that helps massively..when you switch to dominant it will feel easier..😁😁

[caleboqzo]

I’m quite good at playing guitar but I’ve just started learning percussion. I feel this so much😂

[robjackson]

Hey man! Great playing! I just picked up the Meinl medium soft, I had been using egg shakers before. I’d like to create a soft swishing sound for worship ballads, I find the meinl shaker to be a bit of a challenge for this subtle sound. Any tips?