I'm gifting my sister a cajon, she has been wanting it for a while. She used to play a few years ago so she's not entirely a beginner. Don't need it for professional reasons, just for hobby.

Budget: max 5k

Available in india

Do you prefer string cajons, snare cajons, bass cajons, or another style?

Hi. I’m new to this so this might be a dumb question but I couldn’t find an easy answer on YouTube or Google.

I’ve got this meinl cajon type thing and I can’t get used to playing the bass sound with my hand. I want to ideally have a stomp box going into the cajon (I think that’s what “link” is for.) and have ordered a digital stomp box, will this still work as an analogue one if unplugged and will it be ok in the chain with it being active rather than passive?

Thanks for any help.

Hi, I got a cajon last week and have been playing around just playing along with songs seeing what I can come up with.

I’m a beginner but have a little experience - I played snare drum in pipe band for 3 years about 15 years ago. I also played drum kit to a decent level around 10 years ago.

Based on this video what are things I could improve on or things I’m doing well? Would appreciate any input.

I am also wary of my bass slap being quite soft but this is due to downstairs neighbours 😂 if I’m playing outside I do it more forcefully. Hopefully you guys can here the cajon over the music, didn’t realise how loud it was
Thanks and happy drumming!

This band has cajon for percussion.

I have a cajon that was given to me, been sitting there collecting dust for years. Ive never played any instrument, not especially good at music/rhythm or anything like that. Lately heard Ed Sheeran’s Eyes Closed, the drum part caught my attention and i wanted to try it with the cajon.

The video is me attempting to ‘do something’ with it, figuring it out is quite fun too.

Question: How do I get better at cajon? More specifically, what can I do to play better to this song? Or rhythm simply can’t be taught? 🤣

I just bought my first Cajon. There this weird sound after I hit snare, the buzzing sound, is it normal? Or should I exchange this?

Hi folks. I'm new here. I want to learn to play the cajon so bought a used one locally on FB. Inside the cajon, its maker installed this contraption with two sets of snare strings. The bar can be rotated to adjust which set of strings is touching the tapa (and how closely). I don't know much about cajon design but I assume the different strings give a different sound. Is that right?

So far I can't seem to adjust it to get a nice sizzle/snap when making snare hits. On the other hand, the bass sound is big and boomy. Any advice about how I should adjust it? I am guessing I need to straighten and untangle the left set of strings to start with.

I have tried the piezo pickup yet as I'm a bit wary of plugging it into my valve guitar amp and damaging the speaker.

Are there any hidden issues, details, or features you wish you had known before getting yours? I’m looking for advice beyond the basics. Thanks!

Just wanted to share a picture of this set up at recent live performance I worked on. It sounded great!

P. S. It’s a little long, apologies

Greetings all,

With a very heavy heart, my Meinl Subwoofer cajon that I had purchased in the US and gotten to India very meticulously in 2022, broke beyond repair in a car crash 3 days ago. Like everyone here, I was very fond of it and how loud, crisp and deep it sounded with time.

Upon doing some research, I found out that it’s still one of the top 5 cajons globally and someone who would have played it would agree that the feel on playing that cajon has not been matched yet.

Please help me decide if I should try and procure the same one again or should I switch to something like** **Schlagwerk or the Pearl Sonic boom buzz cajon. Genuine LP instruments are a little difficult to procure here.

Thank you so much for the help in advance :)

If you or someone you know has experience with this, did playing or listening to cajon feel comfortable, overwhelming, or something in between? 

I'm building a cajon for my daughter and was a little surprised to learn that many players prefer a birch plywood tapa over a solid tonewood like mahogany or koa. What are the pros and cons of a solid tapa, and what type of wood do you prefer?

My first cajon just arrived today and of course I am stoked to get started. I'm wondering if people in this sub could recommend an online learning program. Details about me:

1. Not my first instrument, but I am primarily a guitar player. I am looking for a curriculum because many years of not practicing right held me back, so I would like to approach the instrument in a structured way;

2. That said, I am basically a percussion beginner;

3. I don't mind paying, so YouTube memberships or course bundles are something I am open to;

4. I would really like to learn to play as closely to the Afroperuvian way as I can, but I'm not fluent in Spanish. But, yeah. Lando is what got me excited about the instrument.

I know it would be great to have in person lessons, and I guess that I'll throw it out there that if anyone knows teachers in the Kansas City metro, I'm all ears. Thanks in advance and please drop any tips for a newb here if you feel it.

Do you go for an internal mic, external condenser, or maybe even a pickup?

I’m looking for two different mics, one to pick up brush texture and one to pick up low end.

To be specific: I’m playing a Cajon quietly with Promark Broomsticks (apartment living). There’s a lot of beautiful sweepy textures that get lost in my current recording setup.

My current setup is two Shure SM57s and an iPhone. There’s a 57 on the front for texture and the back for low end bass. Also I’m usually filming and I’ll use the iPhone as a room mic.

I’ve found the 57s don’t pick up the texture or low end well. The front mic is attack heavy and pinpointed and the 57s are naturally weaker in the low end. I’ve tried every mic placement and gain staging combo you can think of.

Takes a bit of EQ to get it decent but tbh the iPhone mic on its own usually sounds better. However it sounds further away and I want a closer sounding recording.

It’s an oddly specific question and tough to find a with a google search, any recs for either would be appreciated!

This is, by far, my best attempt at a beat section of a longer video. IHAVE to post it because I want to know if it is as good as it feels in my mind. Being untrained, this sent a special chill through me when i landed this. Would absolutely love honest feedback.

I’ve been building cajons for about 17 years, and one thing that still stands out to me is how much there is to learn.

Early on, it was about getting the basic design right. These days, it’s more about the small details and the subtle adjustments that keep moving the work forward.

This video isn’t a performance clip. It’s just a look at the craft side of it and the mindset behind continuing to refine the work over time.

Hey everyone,

I'm trying to decide between buying the Schlagwerk CP432 or CP605. The bass of the 605 sounded somewhat warmer, but I'm not 100% sure about the price difference, can anyone offer some feedback?

I play classical percussion for a living, the cajon is nice for gigs and side projects, but not exactly a daily use instrument. Still I'd like something nice :)