How to Play the Cajon - Tutorial

Learn how to play the cajon in this introductory lesson and tutorial. Kalani shows you basic techniques, how to hold the cajon, play basic sounds and get off to a great start. Beginning cajon players and people who already play congas, bongos, dumbek (darbuka), djembe, and other hand drums, will enjoy learning how to play the cajon and will be able to transfer many of their drumming skills to this instrument.
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All About Jembe: amzn.to/2JAe67l
All About Hand Percussion: amzn.to/2EASxzI
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The Drum Circle - A Musical Approach: amzn.to/2II2jTe
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[@brandonaservantofmercy8561]

Our church was lacking a cajon player, askedme to step in, and I have no musical background, thanks for the crash course

[@brp1344]

Now can u teach me?

[@LBD-2021]

This video is so helpful!! I'm going to be in my church's new youth band and they asked me to play cajon! I just got a cajon for Christmas! Thanks for this video!! Keep rockin.

[@rjcrjc8025]

A great instructor for all percussion instruments

[@opalessence4818]

Thanks, Kalani! 🙏
This is really helpful!
🥁🪘

[@VoiceOfAsh]

I watched, how to play Maraca or Shaker, video of yours, many years ago. I recognized you instantly. You are awesome! Thank you for the videos.

[@laurencastle7626]

Thank you, I just bought a Cajon drum and your RUclips video was very helpful!

[@susanamartin603]

I love the cajon

[@danielbutlerkelly8287]

What kind of wood is used

[@deborahvandyke9835]

Do you have more lessons on the Cajon

[@WORLDDRUMCLUB]

Yes, at www.patreon.com/kalani

[@GoodxJ]

🥁

[@xaoseph]

How do you play while wearing a ring?

[@WORLDDRUMCLUB]

It’s not an issue for me, but it can be, depending on the size and individual characteristics

[@liveandinstereo]

The Peruvian Percussion Box aka Él Cajón.

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

You need cajones, amigo.

[@WORLDDRUMCLUB]

I have a giant one between my legs.

[@opalessence4818]

@@WORLDDRUMCLUB Actually 3 in this case! 🤣

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

I guess I’m in the minority but it sounds kind of boring to me.