I Bought A Cajon!

Hi, I'm Lauren; i've been trying to teach myself how to play the recorder for the past year and a half, or so. I had no prior musical experience, but i'm now obsessed, really, and expanding my instrument collection at a frankly unfeasible rate.
The latest addition to my instrument collection is a cajon. I don't know how to play it (yet) but this video is about buying it and then a couple of my early practice attempts...
Thanks again to Jake from Into Music for letting me wander unannounced round his shop with a camera. Here's their website: intomusicstore.com
And eBay store: www.ebay.co.uk/str/intomusics...
(This video is in no way sponsored by Into Music, I just really appreciate good, independent music shops!)
Find me on Instagram: @claythorpemusic
Thanks for watching!

[@thomashunt2324]

I am a retired university music professor, French horn specialist, and sometimes recorder player. I love the fact that you are really a STUDENT of music. Keep up your videos. They are inspiring!

[@DBH1962]

You are fun to watch! And cute as a bug!

[@Fl4ppers]

Cajon is a great instrument! With the brushes those rubber bands are used to adjust the fan of the brush for different textures. Mre fan brings higher pitches, less fan is more like a stick/mallet. You can also get a felt head kick pedal (like a reverse drummers kick pedal) that lets you use your foot for the bass sounds.

[@IfUfindthisURlost]

Keeping a rhythm is my weakness. I didn't realise it coming from string instruments, but when I started to learn the bodhran I found I was only in time with myself and not other instruments. I found metronomes were good, but I got a lot from recording myself and playing it back. During playing, I didn't notice how out of time I was, probably due to concentration, but listening to a played back recording, really highlighted my issues.

[@ashtonparkband]

Well done. Enjoy your journey ✌️😎

[@BurningtunaDC]

I love following your adventures!

[@gaynorandrews1684]

Never heard of that box drum. I think when you put the time in for practice it pays off. Us you have a really good sense of rhythm. I love drumming. But never learned more than a couple of rhythms. Very impressed. Well done 👏

[@woollyprimate]

I have never heard of a cajon, but I like it! How freakin' cool!

[@Grosvdywywa]

beautifull instrument

[@xarv368]

The cajòn is an Afro musical instrument from Peru (19th century). It was brought to Europe in the second half of the 20th century.

[@2nazgul]

i like this instrument. I'm planning to buy one also.

[@ClaythorpeMusic]

Do it..!

[@fuckbored4724]

Are you still learning new stuff on this? It sounds good.

[@richardrose806]

Thank you KZbin algorithm

[@marklammas2465]

Rhythm isn't easy. I occasionally play darabukas. I'm nae too bad, but rhythm definitely isn't "easy"!

[@rebeccacalloway7897]

Now I’ve gone and bought a used cajon 😂

[@ClaythorpeMusic]

Haha, hope you enjoy it! 🥁

[@rodrodriguez460]

Cajones...