Hey thanks for this video. My church recently got a cajon and asked me to play it when they are singing hymns and this video helped me with basic beats.
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad the cajon is a part of your community! Have fun with it and let me know any time you have questions. I’m just a comment away.
@shlmshlm2 жыл бұрын
Bro same situation
@someguy80716 ай бұрын
Hoohoo me too!
@obad.iah.3 ай бұрын
Wow, God bless all of you
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
0:21 - Cajon Beat 1 very slow and slow 1:00 - Cajon Beat 2 very slow and slow 1:40 - Cajon Beat 3 slow and medium 2:18 - Why expand the groove into 2 bars? 2:40 - Cajon Beat 4 slow and medium 2:32 - What is playing the spaces in rhythm? 3:47 - How contrast makes cajon grooves pop 4:11 - Cajon Beat 5 slow and medium 5:02 - More basic cajon beats and fills BEGINNER PLAYLIST (10 VIDEOS) kzfaq.info/sun/PLkFTJa7bYzTjX_a4aW2uvytlE7Z8wQX0n
@Adrian-dl9nb5 жыл бұрын
Timestamps are always welcome. Super useful!
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
Also!!' We now have a forum! Invite link - discord.gg/cpmsA6k
@rogeriolopes4021 Жыл бұрын
MUITO BOM!!
@quarter_moon_and_a_guitar Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson. Guitarist on his second day on the Cajon. I just realized, just as fingerstyle on the former is easier when you tap your foot and allow the thumb to follow the tap, the same concept applies with the Cajon. Tap your foot and follow the beat with the left hand. Really helps achieving independence
@rosslmccallum Жыл бұрын
Having my left foot “mark time” is something I also do a lot but haven’t talked about in a video yet. Thanks for sharing!
@laurieblacklock57163 жыл бұрын
Just got a cajon for xmas and this is a great place to start and get a feel for it... thank you!
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Welcome!! I got my first cajon for Christmas too!🎄🎵 Let me know if you ever have questions.
@BruceWayne-ds4md3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@joostcastenmiller.83053 жыл бұрын
Hahaha me2!!
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
I love this community! Thanks for supporting and encouraging each other.
@katronaut28253 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@debyaratisaha6784 жыл бұрын
I've been playing these grooves since I was a kid and I always wished of a drum without the sticks. Cojan is really a beautiful instrument and I'm so glad that I got to know about it.
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Debyarati Saha great perspective! Yeah it feels so good to be in direct contact with the instrument too.
@timothyvanpelt_cyclist3 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! The same point of view on the Cajon is really helpful. The recording sounds like you play softly but stil get a clear distinction between the different sounds.
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps Tim! Yeah your hands get better and better over time at making each soft hit still feel sharp yet dynamically balanced. Sharp yet soft is one of my goals for playing ghost notes.
@willychilly67012 жыл бұрын
I’m 14, and I really love percussion instruments. I’ve been playing the drums since I was 8, and The bongos since us was 12, but for my birthday, I asked my parents for this. I have no idea how to use it, but even after this 1 lesson, it feels more comfortable. It’s such a cool little instrument. It’s also not that load, so I can play it with an acoustic guitar.
@rosslmccallum2 жыл бұрын
That’s the way! I’m glad the lesson helped you get started :-) check out some more of my channel if you’re curious about more rhythms and techniques also 👍
@Adrian-dl9nb5 жыл бұрын
Great lesson as always, Ross! And that visual metronome is just excellent.
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad you liked it! Feeling like I'm improving the quality of my production etc. again.
@Adrian-dl9nb5 жыл бұрын
@@rosslmccallum It feels like you always are. You're obviously dedicated to making great content for us. By the way, I'm looking for ways to circumvent my country's ridiculous limitations regarding international payments, so I'll be joining soon. 😁
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
Yes this is what I feel I was meant to do! So happy to hear you're trying to find a way to get involved in the members club stuff. Even if you join a bit later, you'll still have access to everything so no rush ;-)
@Andi-rd8yf Жыл бұрын
yes, visuals support is amazing! first day with learning to play the Cajon and i love it
@metalphobos36322 жыл бұрын
Everything about this video is perfect. I don't say that lightly either. Even the type of metronome that you have is awesome. My drum teacher back in 96 said the same thing to me. Wanting to play hard and fast and throw a million fills in everywhere I could as a new drummer does, he looked at me and laughed. He said its how you use the space. Letting the space breathe. I laughed because my dad always use to say it's not what you did, it's what you didn't do. And that can really be translated to music in so many ways. I guess in short.... Less is more and the biggest bands in music are a prime example of that. Not sure if you'll read this but, thank you. Been drumming for a long time, but want to learn the Cajon. This was a perfect start. Btw, what model metronome is that?
@sajithkumar37035 ай бұрын
Useful for my Son, an Indian style percussionist. He handles cajon in Indian style, but this tutorial will definitely change his playing style. Thanks a ton Ross.
@rosslmccallum5 ай бұрын
Happy I could help!
@JesusOlguera5 жыл бұрын
Ty! This is the type of video that i search. Saludos desde Argentina! 🇦🇷
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! Thanks for watching and commenting.
@josefino724 жыл бұрын
Love the videos that just get into it. Lots people like to get on here and monologue. Thank you for not talking too much.
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Value first! Took me some time to figure it out too :-)
@josefino725 ай бұрын
@@rosslmccallum So, are these grooves for Flamenco or a specific genre? It sounds like they can fit in a lot of different styles.
@rosslmccallum5 ай бұрын
@@josefino72 no specific genre, try it out in most popular music and see how well it fits to your taste.
@nkp1403 жыл бұрын
Treated myself to a cajon after playing on my partners during the lockdown. Going to master these moves😊
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Perfect! If you ever have questions, let me know!
@ryanstevens32805 жыл бұрын
Great grooves, my only gripe is that the transition from you talking to the groove too quick. A visual 3,2,1 count down would be spot on
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh yes, nice I think I can edit that and synchronise it to the video pretty easily. I'll record something and test it soon. Thanks!
@vilhelmhellgren64643 жыл бұрын
Thank you for pointing it out!! I had to restart so many times were i missed the begining
@alessandrocaiazzo69644 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ross, I just bought a cajon and these videos are super helpful. I play the same groove for hours, haha!
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Alessandro Caiazzo welcome to the channel! :-)
@leventebencz96783 жыл бұрын
I got my first cajon and this is the best lesson video on youtube. Thank you
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being here! Glad I could help you get started! Have fun and let me know if you ever have questions!
@ricardoalfenas5 жыл бұрын
Great video Ross. If you allow me to sugest you a thing, how about a video in that you play these grooves with someone playing guitar and singing cover famous songs? For begginers it could help to connect the grooves with real songs and it is good for motivation.
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
I love this idea! I'm hoping I can keep polishing and perfecting the 10 beginner cajon course videos over time and eventually get them all to a higher level like this. Thanks for the excellent suggestion.
@softlifestudio3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Been wanting to watch something like this. Hopefully this will help me and the youth in the church to play it. God bless
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for watching! 😁 There’s now a 260 page eBook that goes with the Cajon Method 1.1 course. It's full of easy-to-read notation, practice tips and more. If you're interested, please consider joining the class. kzfaq.infojoin Thank you! ❤
@maurochiericilopes13773 жыл бұрын
Ross McCallum I want to become a member but the link doesn't work.
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Mauro Chierici Lopes oh thank you! I’ll be happy to have you with us. If you’re on a mobile phone, maybe try from a computer? If you can tell me what happens when you click the link, that would also help. I just tested it from my phone and it opened the join page okay. Let me know :-)
@maurochiericilopes13773 жыл бұрын
Ross McCallum Thanks. On iPhone It worked. I tried on iPad before. Thank you. I’m a member now!
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Mauro Chierici Lopes right on!! And that new badge is looking good. If you need any help getting started with course videos and PDFs, just reply again here and I’ll guide you through everything.
@andreross72243 жыл бұрын
Uiiiô
@cekreviewid55404 жыл бұрын
Nice tips! I am a beginner cajon player. After watch this video i can improve more beats. Thank you ross
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
That’s so good to hear! Ask me if you ever have questions.
@NOAPHOTODJ3 жыл бұрын
The most helpful video so far!!! thank you sooooo much!
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!! Glad to be of service.
@andrew_ko_234 жыл бұрын
I just bought Cajon, and this video help me so much. Thanks dude..👍 Greetings from Indonesia 🇲🇨
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Andrew Ko happy to help. Good luck with the lessons!
@thomasheeley10755 жыл бұрын
This is dead good, I’ve just started doing my own cajon videos, so used you for a bit of guidance on beats so cheers
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
Oh nice! Thanks!
@chelblr64305 жыл бұрын
More grooves videos please...the kind I can play in a drum circle. I'll be ever so grateful. Thanks to this and one other video from 2013 that I have something new for this month's practice
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
Always more coming!! Keep going through the catalogue on my channel for more too 😀
@jackhaugh Жыл бұрын
You’ve got to find your own groove in a drum circle.
@salilphadnis414710 ай бұрын
Loved it. Very helpful for a beginner like me. Keep up the good work.
@rosslmccallum10 ай бұрын
Thank you and welcome to my channel!
@liletabragan11582 жыл бұрын
I am excited and looking to learn from you Sir about playing cajon . This is interesting. Great grooves! God bless you.
@rosslmccallum2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being here. Welcome to the community!
@ධනා Жыл бұрын
The way you teach is clear.thank you
@rosslmccallum Жыл бұрын
Glad you’re enjoying my channel :-)
@vishakhalokhande Жыл бұрын
Loved the beats you played 😍 Lovely!!! Thank you so much
@rosslmccallum Жыл бұрын
Happy I could help!
@thomasdeborde624 жыл бұрын
My Cajon should be delivered today!! Can´t wait to start playing!!
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
thomas deborde gonna be a good day!!!
@elijahadebanwo30554 жыл бұрын
this helped me a lot thanks
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Elijah Adebanwo glad I could help! Let me know if you ever have questions.
@elijahadebanwo30554 жыл бұрын
@@rosslmccallum i would like to learn about the snare please
@drumjunkie246 ай бұрын
I practice a lot of finger rolls on the cajon. Your videos are very helpful and got me going as a beginner. Now I'm hoping to move into intermediate/advanced territory. Thanks so much for the inspiration and sharing. What drum/model is your favorite and why?
@rosslmccallum6 ай бұрын
Great to hear you’re enjoying my channel! Thanks!! My favorite cajon is the one I’m playing now (MEINL Artisan Series: Fandango Line). You can see/hear it in my newer videos. If you have any other questions or suggestions, let me know!
@drumjunkie246 ай бұрын
Have you played any of the sawtooth cajons? I have a review of one on my channel. I'll be buying, reviewing cajons, would love to share info.@@rosslmccallum
@drumjunkie246 ай бұрын
I would like to mention you on my channel, are you ok with that? Only good things. I'll soon be making videos about those who inspired me. @@rosslmccallum
@gracielahernandez89573 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much, I want to learn to play the cajon, to play Peruvian music, again thank you very much
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting :-)
@Someone-zv4lx7 ай бұрын
I am so happy that i learned it now
@rosslmccallum7 ай бұрын
Awesome to hear! Keep it up 🙂
@heikerosenau15207 ай бұрын
Just discovered your channel! I really like that you show your hands from "our" perspective; it helps understanding what to do... 😃 👍 I don't have a cajon, yet this seems practicable for playing djembe as well. My problems though: - You proceed too fast for a greenhorn-beginner; I'd need more time to grasp the groove, especially before getting faster. Would be nice to have longer sequences - it's a bit of a hassle to rewind all the time... - For me it's hard to see the difference between the "ghost"-snare (tone) and the accentuated snare (tone or slap) in the notes; when I hear it, it's already too late! 😁 Just about ok for a short rhythm; when it gets more complex, I'm out... 🤷🏼♀️ Perhaps you could use e.g. a little "x" instead of the notehead (don't know if that's the correct term in English). But maybe it's only me?
@rosslmccallum7 ай бұрын
Thanks heaps for the feedback :-) welcome to the channel 😁
@reflexflow90882 жыл бұрын
Nice easy to follow patterns, great for Bongos as well! Thank You!
@rosslmccallum2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video!
@missmultimusic.4 жыл бұрын
I love your teaching very much. Thank you.
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 I love teaching!
@powbud3 жыл бұрын
Do you always use your right hand for the "snare" & "bass". Is the left hand just for the same "tempo tap" thing?
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Árni Ólafsson good question. No, the left hand will be used for bass and snare accents too. RLRL RLRL RLRL RLRL. Works as a time grid. When we play a different groove, the accents might land on one hand or the other depending on what we play.
@taruneditz23 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@ernaserehmebbinavocalia6920 Жыл бұрын
Thank u I like this.,your Video
@_JXB945 ай бұрын
Why did you put the snare and bass in "" lmao. Look at a real drum kit
@Imjaffarkhan5 жыл бұрын
I would love to start learning Cajon. Soon I am gonna take new one. Thank you
@kayegillanders88195 жыл бұрын
Jaffar Khan try Djembe first. This will be so easy
@MegaYoyo9113 жыл бұрын
Been playing guitar for 11 years, and just bought a cajon. Can't wait to bust out some fat rhythms!
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!! It’s gonna be fun 🤩
@MegaYoyo9113 жыл бұрын
@@rosslmccallum I just practiced for the past hour and my hands are stinging red. Aaaaaaahhhhhh how I've honestly missed this feeling 😂🤘🏼
@theyuki-fay-multiverse90863 жыл бұрын
Macaulay Culkin, nice job!
@KiraHoi3 жыл бұрын
Love your video , it helps so much! I am also wondering how you put that cool transparent notation on the video? It is so cool man
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps!! Really happy to help. Here’s a video that shows you step by step how to do the transparent notation kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZrGaksp129e7p2w.html
@almeidareis3 жыл бұрын
Heya...I’d love to know your opinion on protecting your hands as a hand drummer? Any tips to play outdoor in the winter? And how to deal with hand pain etc? Thank you for your videos.
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Hey Iva! Main thing for me is drinking lots and lots of water. I’ve read that when your body is dehydrated, the impact on your hands is more painful.
@thomasbatteux12562 жыл бұрын
The last groove is insane, i will work hard to have this skill ! ✌🔊🔊 If i have to ask just one request, the beats are too short in your video, because my ears need time to focus on the sound😅 Even If this video is still on my playlist to learn haha thank you for your work
@rosslmccallum2 жыл бұрын
You’ll get it!!! Yeah I want to make more longer videos from now.
@richiecastro16842 жыл бұрын
Great visual tutorial! Thanks
@rosslmccallum2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful! Have a great day :-)
@jackhaugh Жыл бұрын
That was a great intro video. Thank you.
@rosslmccallum Жыл бұрын
Very glad to hear you enjoyed it.
@klausrjo5 жыл бұрын
Hi Ross, what’s the name of the visual metronome app?
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
Right here we have an app called "Impulse". It's only on Apple iOS right now but if it gets to Android also so that everyone can use it, I'll definitely be making a video about how to use its really awesome features.
@christiaanvandermerwe356 Жыл бұрын
Hi Ross. Is it possible that you could do another lesson on 3/4 and 6/8 time - how to play it?
@rosslmccallum Жыл бұрын
Sure thing! Will start working out a plan.
@yurelles3 жыл бұрын
Good thing my CCA is percussion, can learn cajon one make my hands all red one
@andythebritton5 жыл бұрын
Hi Ross. Follow-on question to one of those above; I'd like to see how you go about choosing or making up a groove to match a particular song. This might be by listening to an original recording, or just working from the rhythm in the lyrics. Thanks for all the vids.
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I would like to do that too! How to really match something perfectly and improve the arrangement of the music would be a good video. Thanks!
@chezmaincolette79004 жыл бұрын
so cool these are such great videos thank u smuch! Would love it if u do tutorials for covers too
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 It’s getting harder and harder to not have videos blocked on copyright stuff but I’ll keep checking for opportunities.
@towakosano57964 жыл бұрын
Thanx so much it helped me a lot! :)
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Towako Sano happy I could help!
@nathanvarghese.2 жыл бұрын
This is a perfectly looped clip of beat 2 if you want to practice to it. kzfaq.infoUgkxKQfGlyg-tvkubd9Wp5siStweWNWYHoSK Beat 3 - kzfaq.infoUgkx7o63kWcrXGW3O3E2DS0RC6kZarCd5pdL
@allen_oj5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the beats Love from INDIA
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@shakespearedeorajthunderst95403 жыл бұрын
FZ absolutely wonderful music instruments
@samuelemaccio41782 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks! I really like the metronome, can you share the model?
@isaackennington52154 жыл бұрын
Been very helpful. Earnt my sub 😂
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Very happy to have you in the community. Ask any time if you need help!
@Keysha-hj8ls3 ай бұрын
please in the video your hand is slowly
@nahrowiichsan Жыл бұрын
nice quots in today 3:32
@rosslmccallum Жыл бұрын
I continue to believe it. Thanks for watching!
@rocknrollmania52423 жыл бұрын
Hey cool video. Btw your playing ghost notes with your left hand right?
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! Left and right hands are playing ghost notes yep 👍 then there are accents played on bass and snare with the right hand. When we get more complex grooves, both hands have to play accents depending on the beat.
@RahulDilarepercussionist5 жыл бұрын
Awesome sir thanku so much for this lessons 😊✌️🙏🌹
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always for your support. Peace!
@ALIPALUCHANNEL Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@NilanthaAlwis4 жыл бұрын
Great lesson
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@user-uo2sq5yx3d Жыл бұрын
Thanks❤
@richardjohn3396 Жыл бұрын
Thanks🎉🎉
@kidsofindiateamwork3 жыл бұрын
Tq brother
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RoSimizu3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the videos! Could you tell me which program you use to make the sheet music transparent on the screen?
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching ;-) I show the process in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZrGaksp129e7p2w.html
@WillemLuntungan2 жыл бұрын
🙏 thank you
@joseedsonalves93264 жыл бұрын
Você é o melhor!
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Muito obrigado!
@hosseinamiri41394 жыл бұрын
Thank you😍
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Hossein Amiri thanks!
@mazzura9464 ай бұрын
For worship
@jakexpalace4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@joshsimons702811 ай бұрын
Music is the only thing that when it hits you, you feel no pain.. Emotion however is a bitch...
@SarkarPallab5 жыл бұрын
Sit can u make a video on ''how to apply extra snare wire in cajon''
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
It's a bit different for every cajon so I'm not sure how to make that into one video that's relevant for everyone. But if I think of a good way to do it, I will.
@swapnaneelsarkar78805 жыл бұрын
Thank u sir
@cajon5 жыл бұрын
Hi! Tanks for the video! Very Nice! I'd like to know, which program do you use to put the score in the video?
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
Hey there!! I use Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X.
@cajon5 жыл бұрын
Ross McCallum but can you put de score and the metronome ?
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
There's no automatic way to do what im doing (that I know of). It requires a lot of manual timing of different video clips ;-) But basically I write out the music in Logic and then record that playing back and copy it into Final Cut and make sure that the notes line up with the sound.
@cajon5 жыл бұрын
@@rosslmccallum tank you very much!
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!!
@rajugowda3422 жыл бұрын
Super
@sirdeadknight3 жыл бұрын
love the beats, may i ask how you recorded the sound of the cajon for video? very clean.
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Sir Deadknight thanks heaps! AUDIX ADX60 mic into a portable TASCAM recorder :-) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZrGaksp129e7p2w.html
@Lucarion_25123 жыл бұрын
So on the Cajon you can only play C and A is that right? I mean the high one and a deep one i know but is the high one always a C? And the deep one you always right as A? Did i understand that right? Need to know/learn for a school project
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Actually for writing drums and percussion we use sheet music but without making the lines and spaces into the keys of a piano. That’s just snare drum on the upper and bass drum on the lower in drum notation. If you’re interested in learning all about this sheet music for rhythmic instruments maybe have a look at my other video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l5hdnNljkt69hWQ.html Here’s a pretty standard image that might help too. I copy the bass and snare of the drumset for cajon cdn.schoolofrock.com/img/content-module-single/how-to-read-drum-notation-1573677463.png
@yatusabesquien5 жыл бұрын
August 2 is the Peruvian Cajón Day celebration in my country Perú.
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
I really want to go!! Did you have a good cajon day?
@yatusabesquien5 жыл бұрын
@@rosslmccallum The Peruvian Cajón was recognized by the Organization of American States (OAS) as "Instrument of Peru for the Americas." In this way, one of the most important artistic expressions of Peruvian culture is put before the eyes of the world. These days we are having the Panam Games In Lima and this was one of the tutorials we present to the public: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qMtxe6x5xtHYo4U.html Also as a percussion music lover myself, I would like you to see this video where Paco de Lucia tell how he got a cajón in Perú and bring it to Spain to introduce it into the flamenco music : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l5ljpLqQnq-qZKM.html Greetings from Perú!
@chuarx2677 Жыл бұрын
Personal timestamps Chorus 0:40 Intro 0:20
@twpproductions98053 жыл бұрын
Great video. Can you tell us what metronome you are using? Is it an app? I am unable to tell from the video. Thanks.
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Got an answer for you finally. It's an app called "Impulse". Have a great day!
@nedgey3 жыл бұрын
I have a schlagwerk cajon and it does not get those crisp side-snare sounds. The detachable snare seems to be more in the middle top only. Also I'm still not sure whether to hit the bass drum sound with just my fingers or my whole palm.
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
I recommend hitting the bass with your whole palm. The improvement in your snare sound might just take practicing your technique a little more. It should be a fast slap. Getting the velocity in your hand takes time I think. Also note that when I record cajon I EQ the sound until it's exactly how I like it so it probably sounds better than just practicing in your room.
@nedgey3 жыл бұрын
@@rosslmccallum Thanks. It's hard to tell. It looks like you're only using your fingers for bass, but probably because it's not in 3D. My corners are dull sounding, but I understand about EQ, so that makes sense. Thanks again.
@Mzee2A4 жыл бұрын
Thabks a lot for these exercices. What metronome are you using ?
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Mzee2A you’re welcome! It’s called “impulse”.
@JohnCarwell Жыл бұрын
Great video. What metronome are you using?
@rosslmccallum Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It’s called “Impulse”
@pakhi68813 жыл бұрын
This is soo good Which model cajon is it?
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Prakriti! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. That’s the Sela Satin Nut cajon. Have a great day 👍
@Lullabyindonesia3 жыл бұрын
I gotta say its Great but i need more tutorial
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Keep working through bit by bit! You’re on the way. Perhaps try going from start to finish on my beginner playlist which you can see on my channel. Good luck and have fun!
@damianooi8261 Жыл бұрын
The thing is I am a left handed person and you are right handed person.. it is confusing which hand to use for the bass and snare.
@sainath63974 жыл бұрын
In grove one you have showed slow later in increased speed, 4/4 but howany beats/min
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Sai Nath I can double check for you later but I’m out right now. When I don’t know a tempo I use this tool to “tap for the tempo” www.all8.com/tools/bpm.htm give it a try!
@marugrossi49323 жыл бұрын
Hey Ross, love your videos! Do you have any with brushes?
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! There are a few in this cajon with accessories playlist I have :-) kzfaq.info/sun/PLkFTJa7bYzThmOWAgnVCglpIA88XgNk78
@marugrossi49323 жыл бұрын
@@rosslmccallum Thank you!! I'll check it out 😊
@EnochGilbert4 жыл бұрын
Lovely 😍
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Enoch Gilbert thanks for watching!
@user-yv2uh7cl9l6 ай бұрын
Hi would like to know where to get cajon like that ?
@Someone-zv4lx7 ай бұрын
Haha teacher. Suddenly I noticed that these beats can be used in any songs I like?
@rosslmccallum7 ай бұрын
Yes, they can sound good with lots of different songs 👍
@Someone-zv4lx7 ай бұрын
wow.cool...i can play songs now@@rosslmccallum
@rachnajawale91964 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@chelblr64305 жыл бұрын
I want to manifest a guy like you into my life!! Joke. Honestly you got me excited about practice again when I was losing motivation. I play the djembe and using these grooves on my djembe which works just as fine. So so grateful👍
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
Haha cool great to hear and thanks for watching!
@vincentcheng17324 жыл бұрын
thank u
@rahulchettri14164 жыл бұрын
Sir can u tell us about the cajon chords that what actually are the original chords of cajon
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Chords might not be the word you are looking for. But do you mean traditional rhythms?
@HaharuRecords4 жыл бұрын
Cool demonstration.,. BTW ..can you load samples to the drum, so that I can play different grooves..😊👍
@rosslmccallum4 жыл бұрын
Loading samples sounds electronic. Maybe for a sampler? I use a sampler in my other videos but not this one.
@joshortegaii39043 жыл бұрын
The worst thing is that playing this kind of instrument really hurts my knuckle.
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
This could have something to do with the position of your hand or maybe even the design of the cajon so it could be worth experimenting with leaning the cajon back a little or moving your hands to a slightly different hitting position. But, sometimes just taking a break can be really important too. Let me know how you go with it.
@srijitdas77245 жыл бұрын
fantastic
@rosslmccallum5 жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps!
@Pratt_MusicRoom Жыл бұрын
How can we find the groove by listening to any song. example, is it a 8 beat or, 16 beat so on.
@rosslmccallum Жыл бұрын
The steps I think work well are to: 1. Find the downbeat 2. Count the pulse to confirm if it's in 4/4 time or what 3. Feel the subdivision and just tap your hands on your knees. I usually start with 16ths (1e&a 2e&a 3e&a 4e&a). By doing this I can find where certain hits are landing in "the grid". 4. Start playing the cajon with mostly just 16th note ghost notes (that makes up the foundation of many grooves) and start to fill in the accents as you hear them. 5. Slow down the track. KZfaq has a playback setting to play the video at 75% or 50% etc. speed. I use that whenever I can't hear something clearly or the complexity is too high for me. As I'm writing this out I'm hoping it makes sense. Truth is, this explanation works better as a video. I know you're just new to the channel and maybe you don't want me to jump into a sales-pitch but I do have special members content that covers this and much more in video form. This is the official playlist for my complete course (starts out with free lessons and moves into paid content) kzfaq.info/sun/PLkFTJa7bYzTg7_BWxo0EQ3dA8eSY1PKkB If you scroll down in there you'll see "Learn By Ear" parts 1 - 4. It's all about that process I described before and includes some ways for you to practice and test yourself in the videos. If you're interested in this extra material, check out this link: kzfaq.infojoin Select the "Cajon Method 1.1 Class" level membership for $5/month and cancel any time. You also get a 260 page eBook/PDF with notation and practice tips for every lesson. I'm here any time you need questions answered. Just comment here or on any video. Have a great day!
@williamvega86523 жыл бұрын
Why is my cajon sound absolutely different? I just bought it and I think it sound normal just like the others. Why is yours sound for cooler?
@rosslmccallum3 жыл бұрын
I have recorded my cajon with microphones and then EQ'd/mastered the sound to hit the way I want it to. This has taken years of experimenting with each recording and edit so it keeps getting better bit by bit. The cajon you hear in my videos will usually sound better than normal because I work hard on my recording and editing techniques. Not to worry, yours could sound like this too probably after going through the same process.