Cajon Lesson: Knock Roll Technique

[@Wiililine]

I´ve started playing cajon seriously with 66 because of the way you teach. Before that I´was a teacher for decades. So I know, what I´m talking about. Thank you so much!

[@rosslmccallum]

That’s really nice feedback and especially from an experienced teacher! Very happy to know you’re getting a lot out of my videos.

[@rosslmccallum]

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[@tubular167]

I think you have well earned the right to call this the.. Ross knock n' roll technique...fab mate..great to have you back ..and I am sure you have already got some nice groove stuff in the bag using your roll...very good Ross 😁😁🥁🥁🥁also it's great to play cajon without using any add ons...it makes you really think about how to get different dynamics..the Peruvian natural way...the way it was traditionally played....add ons ok for bit of fun....but getting the most out of a nice wooden box...always wins....and that's why your videos are so good.... shakers ok tho...lol😁😁🥁🥁🥁

[@rosslmccallum]

Thanks so much!!! Yeah cajon is best when it’s not a drum kit compromise but an instrument in its own right. Glad to read your comment.

[@mrgargelz]

When I first got my cajon, the first thing I watched are your vids, I like them!!!

[@rosslmccallum]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@matthewxavierthera]

U Like??? I love Them!!!

[@AbD-vg4nx]

What is the name of this cajon I think this is for kids 😂 No,haha Ross what's this cajon

[@rosslmccallum]

Haha it’s a big beast of a cajon 😃 look up “MEINL Subwoofer” and it should appear. Linked it in the description too I think!

[@MrGrisuildraghetto]

Yes knock roll, but as a Drummer i think it is a kind of Linear phrasing…RLLK or LRRK Anyway it is very interesting and you are a very Smart teacher. Thanks from italy!

[@rosslmccallum]

Thanks for watching and adding your perspective!

[@denyskoval]

Magnificent techniques, extremely good video production and amazing sound recording! Fantastic job! Well done!

[@rosslmccallum]

Thank you! They are some of the big goals I was working towards with the video. Have a great day :-)

[@mickcollins1921]

I have a decent Cajon, but my finger rolls don't have nearly the sound or clarity that yours do...any ideas?

[@rosslmccallum]

Starting out slow and making the priority volume and clarity is the only way really. I do a lot of practice even not at the cajon. My fingers are doing some kind of tapping pattern on desks and my legs etc. all the time but it surely makes an impact. So try a bit of both of those ideas and I think that will help

[@moons7837]

Thought it was a rickroll

[@PaulBirm]

Enjoyed the Video- by the way the link does go to the Cajon your playing- Could you post what it is?

[@rosslmccallum]

Oh, I see! MEINL Subwoofer Bass Cajon.

[@TroySchulz]

The sound of that jumbo subwoofer cajon is just sick! 💜

[@rosslmccallum]

Yeah it’s a studio monster 🔥

[@RCH_English_Academy]

Wonderful✨😍

[@Piano-JaehyungLee]

Hellooooo!!!!

[@rosslmccallum]

Hi!

[@debizutz265]

Omg I love the crazy groove! Thank you

[@rosslmccallum]

I’m glad! It was fun 🤩

[@alexblaydcosta7144]

Vc é d+ 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@lelandstevenson6263]

I taught myself that by accident

[@rosslmccallum]

Excellent! Stay creative and you’ll discover all kinds of great ideas.

[@dannyfaith1754]

This is awesome! Thanks!

[@rosslmccallum]

Cheers! Enjoy :-)

[@D.T666]

Amazing What model is this cajon?

[@rosslmccallum]

Thank you! MEINL Subwoofer 🔊 is what it’s called.

[@D.T666]

@@rosslmccallum thank you so much

[@123cajon]

Very cool video Ross!! I usually use the Knock to give the cajon kind of a "snare cross stick" sound! But love this idea to combined on a roll!

[@rosslmccallum]

Thanks! I think I’ve done the same cross stick effect for a long while too and then this just happened as a happy accident and then I repeated it until it sounded good. Thanks again for coming to check out my work, mate!

[@123cajon]

@@rosslmccallum Always a pleasure to check your videos! they are amazing! keep the good work!

[@rosslmccallum]

@@123cajon likewise bro!

[@NuevoTangoMK]

You are AMAZING !

[@rosslmccallum]

Just happy to be sharing something cool for people to try out :-) Thank you for your kindness!

[@kamarudinjaffar4412]

Example what song which suit this tempo?

[@rosslmccallum]

Are you looking for a song to play this groove with?

[@kamarudinjaffar4412]

@@rosslmccallum yes

[@vinaytiwari3704]

Tutorial video after a long time.... So good 😃😃 and this roll sounds amazing....

[@rosslmccallum]

Thanks!!! Really want to evolve my styles and videos and sometimes a bit of break helps bring out new ideas. Glad you like the roll too!

[@musicallyuntrained1364]

One step ahed from your knuckle knock technique❤💕

[@rosslmccallum]

Remix to create!

[@naman5662]

Man ur my inspiration 'LOVE FROM INDIA' 🤩

[@rosslmccallum]

Thanks for watching!

[@CemMidillili]

Liked it :) tnks.

[@rosslmccallum]

Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you get a lot out of the technique.

[@足目さん]

日本語字幕が書いてあるから･分かりやすいですよ(^^)

[@rosslmccallum]

良かったです！コメントありがとうございます😊

[@rahulmoto25]

I ordered my cajon!! It is not delivered yet but learning each and every technique through u !!! Thanks man ❤️

[@rosslmccallum]

It’s gonna be like a turbo start when it arrives! Let me know when it arrives :-)

[@x4jay]

Wow! Finally update for such longtime.

[@rosslmccallum]

Feels great to share something new that’s been a big feature of my playing recently. Sorry I haven’t been posting out to the public audience for a while!

[@bwuedwagon5940]

U left sela?

[@rosslmccallum]

Yeah I decided to make a change up back in August this year. So I’ve been playing MEINL percussion 🥁 for a couple of months now.

[@liorfeier4910]

legend

[@rosslmccallum]

Thanks for watching:-)

[@soohwankim23]

Hello from Korea! I love your vids thank you for these technique tutorials!!

[@rosslmccallum]

Hey you’re welcome!!! Thanks for commenting :-)

[@vianshmalik3789]

I have been playing congo for a long time but recently shifted to Cajon. The way you teach is amazing. Thanks Ross for making this transition easy for me 😀

[@rosslmccallum]

Wow great feedback thank you so much! I’m glad I could help you gain some additional skills.

[@CajonMaster]

Very useful! Nice one bro

[@rosslmccallum]

Glad you liked it bro!

[@maducajoncovers1905]

Excellent brother ☺️❤️

[@rosslmccallum]

Glad you like it!

[@maducajoncovers1905]

I got some tricks to practice in my video 🙏

[@anandharajedwin4669]

Nice lesson bro 👍👌👏👏👏👏 nice...........

[@anandharajedwin4669]

Bro tell your Instagram ID

[@rosslmccallum]

Glad your enjoyed it!

[@rosslmccallum]

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[@anandharajedwin4669]

@@rosslmccallum this only your Instagram ah bro

[@bhagyodayharwani6743]

I CALL IT, ROSS'S BEST KNUCKLE KNOCK

[@rosslmccallum]

Nice! Thanks.

[@bhagyodayharwani6743]

@@rosslmccallum YOU'RE WELCOME

[@nepalirhythmguitar8743]

Hi Ross i am a beginner and the day i started playing cajon i followed you because the way you teach is very understandable and nice . Can you do more on some beat like... 4/4 3/4 6/8 playing fills and groove together

[@nepalirhythmguitar8743]

Love from Nepal 🇳🇵

[@rosslmccallum]

I will try to think of some more ideas for blending different elements like this together. Thanks for the comment! Sorry, it took me forever to reply!

[@nepalirhythmguitar8743]

@@rosslmccallum thank you Ross

[@sreeharisuresh5044]

Okay ! Mandatory technique I think 💯💖

[@rosslmccallum]

Put it to work mate. Excited to hear you using it!

[@alpha8305]

Support from India, Tamil Nadu

[@rosslmccallum]

Thanks for being here!

[@eliacristy5259]

Thank you so much for the lesson, Emperor Ross! 👑

[@rosslmccallum]

Haha you’re welcome 😇

[@ritzenhauf]

slippers technique ftw

[@rosslmccallum]

Slippers make a big difference in the recording yeah haha!

[@kingkitto1969]

私もこの動画で、オリジナルプレイを、目指します！ 日本語でのコメントごめんなさい💦

[@rosslmccallum]

新しいイデアを伝えるのが楽しいです！Japanese comments are good too :D Thanks for watching!

[@bhagyodayharwani6743]

@@rosslmccallum Meaning?

[@rosslmccallum]

@@bhagyodayharwani6743 it’s like “after seeing your original playing style in this video, I decided I want to do my best to play like that too”.

[@bhagyodayharwani6743]

@@rosslmccallum Thanks BTW I am on beginner level learning japanese ;-)

[@TAHHGREEN]

Love that, thank you. I would never have thought to have done that 👍 😊

[@rosslmccallum]

Glad I could get some extra ideas out there!! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@mgrollins]

Love the slippah's!

[@rosslmccallum]

Cheers!!

[@Adrian-dl9nb]

Great job, Ross! Loved it 👏🏼

[@rosslmccallum]

Thanks heaps Adrián!

[@mypaisleyjane]

welcome back

[@rosslmccallum]

Good to see everyone!

[@DineshKumar-lx7yk]

Love your tutorials

[@rosslmccallum]

Glad you like them! Thanks for being the first to comment :-)

[@naveens7213]

👌♥️💯

[@rosslmccallum]

Thanks for watching!

[@pawanpandey3789]

Very nice

[@rosslmccallum]

Thanks 🙏