The train beat is a widly used drum beat especially with country music and bluegrass. The best sounds great on the cajon and works very well with brushes. Here is an easy lesson on how to play a train beat with brushes on the cajon.
For more cajon lessons go to: Play Cajon
Enjoy
Paul
Add more to your drumming.
Are you keen to add a new dynamic to your drumming? If the answer is yes, then you might want to check out the cajon. It is a super portable percussion instrument that gives you the sound and feel of a drum set in its own unique way.
The cajon originated in Peru over 200 years ago and is now fast becoming one of the most popular percussion instruments on the planet.
For more info go to: www.pauljenningsmusic.com
This is my new YouTube show, Percussion Review
In each episode I will be looking at a diferant percussion instrument. In this episode I take a look at the Remo Mondo Designer Series Key-Tuned Djembe
I hope you enjoy the show.
Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to my Youtube channel for all the latest episodes.
All the best,
Paul.
Video blog 3 - I am off on the road for 2 months. Come with me! Updates will be from the road.
The Kopf S Series Snare cajon…
Hello!
I have started doing cajon test drive videos for the cajon store. It will give you a chance to have an in-depth look at the cajons we offer.
If you are considering purchasing a cajon but are not quite sure where to go, this will definitely help you.
You can find them here:
http://www.buycajons.com/videos
All the best and good luck finding the right cajon for you.
Paul :)
Hello folks!
Just a quick note to say that I have added 6 new lessons to the site.
4 lessons in Rumba as well as an Indian groove and a Rumba solo.
The new lessons also feature a new camera angle so all future lessons will now feature 2 camera angles.
You can find the new lessons here:
http://www.playcajon.org/grooves-genres/
and here:
http://www.playcajon.org/solos/
Lots more lessons coming soon.
Take care.
Paul :)
New lessons coming Wednesday.
Paul :)
Finding the right cymbals can sometimes be a tricky business. To do it right you need to find a set that not only matches your drums but cymbals that match each other. Generally speaking, first you should find a make of cymbal you like. One way you can do this is go to your local drum store and try out different makes. For those who don’t know, popular makes include Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, Meinl, Istanbul, and Bosphorus. With the first 3 being the most popular.
Sabians wall of cymbals at the NAMM show 2012
Most of these makers have many different types of cymbal, which can get very confusing sometimes. To take zildjian as an example, low end cymbals in there range are their ZBT, ZXT, & ZHT with their high end range being their Z3, K Zildjian, K Custom, A Zildjian, & A custom range.
The ZBT, ZXT, & ZHT are all make from sheet bronze and there Z3, K Zildjian, K Custom, A Zildjian, & A custom’s being made from cast bronze. How high you go depends on your budget. If you can afford to kit your self out with the higher end, go for it. Some of the lower end stuff can sound good for the price too and you can buy pre-matched sets in the lower range at a very affordable price.
Once you have figured out what make of cymbals you like, you now need to find a set that sonically matches. This is not as hard as it might seem. Start with your hi hats then get a crash, ride, maybe another crash, splash, fx, gong. The sky really is the limit these days but if you are looking to get the basics, start out with just some hats, a crash, a ride and maybe a faster crash or splash.
You may like a particular artists sound and you could have a look at what cymbals they use and go try some out at the music store.
Ask your self these questions: Are you looking for a dark or bright sound? What kind of music do I play or want to play? Listen to the songs you like and try to hear the sound of the drummers cymbals. You could even take your Walkman or ipod down to the music store and try to match the sound you hear. Don’t be afraid to ask for help and if you find the guy at the music store is a know it all and just confusing you, don’t be afraid to walk out the door and go somewhere else.
If you are trying to match to the sound of your drums, take your snare down to the store and see how it sounds with a particular type of hats or a ride. If you are trying to match a cymbal to your cajon definitely take that down too and see what works.
Some folks looking at cymbals
As I said the sky is the limit and cymbals are expensive so do your research and find a set that will last you a lifetime.
Good luck.
Paul.
