Cajon Rhythms: From basics to beats

Discover the Joy of Cajon: Join Our Vibrant 90-Minute Workshop Cajon Rhythms: From Basics to Beats at My School Of Rock.

Duration:

90 Minutes

Objective:

• Introduce the cajon, its history, and anatomy.
• Teach basic playing techniques including bass, mid, and slap tones.
• Introduce fundamental rhythms and grooves.
• Explore different musical styles and advanced techniques.

Workshop Outline:

Introduction

• Brief history of the cajon
• Anatomy of the cajon and understanding its parts​​.

Basics of Playing :

Correct playing posture​​.

• Introduction to bass, mid, and slap tones​​.
• Basic hand exercises for tone development.

Rhythm and Groove Basics

• Learning  the exercise for tone and technique improvement​​.
• Introduction to basic 4/4 groove​​.

Exploring Different Styles

• Rock grooves on the cajon​​.
• Flamenco rumba
• Reggae rhythms
• Waltz and 3/4 grooves for versatility​​.

Advanced Techniques

• Introduction to ghost notes and fills​​.
• 16th-beat fast rock

Additional Skills

• Changing the pitch of the cajon and finger techniques​​.
• Paradiddle patterns​​.

Closing

• Q&A session.
• Encouraging practice and exploration beyond the workshop.