A box cajon drum percussion instrument that has its origins in 18th century Peru, the cajon drums is played by making contact with the front plate. It’s unique in that it’s designed for the percussionist to be seated on top of the instrument. The cajon drum box slowly gained popularity throughout South America, and reached a peak in notoriety by the mid-1800s. By the early 20th century, the cajon had undergone considerable technological advancement, and had reached the bass box drum form we see today, with a resonant front plate made from a select tone wood, and open sound board at the rear.
Now an integral part of Peruvian and Cuban music, the cajon drum takes three main forms: the bass box drum, the middle drum, and the solo drum. While the bass box drum, believed to have been developed from a shipping crate, is large enough for the percussionist to sit atop it, the middle drum is said to have come from a smaller box used to ship church candles, and is played with spoons instead of the palms and fingers. The solo drum is believed to have originated from a drawer.
Good Quality Wooden Drum Box For Sale
When you buy a cajon drum, be sure that the wooden drum box you choose is of good quality. The quality of joints should also be inspected. The reinforcing made and the finishing touch to the product should also be examined. Hardwood such as birch, gives good frequency range that produces rich bass tone. A well-constructed drum can stand the hardships of travel. The front panel should be of good quality to give better sound. Make sure that the high tones are crisp and sharp. The bass tones should be well-defined and deep. The tone separation, between the high and bass tone, should be audible. The snares that have a controlled buzz for higher ones should be chosen, while they should not dominate, when playing the bass tones. Boxes made from cheap timber do not give the separation, between the bass and high tones. Watch out for the snare buzz, while purchasing the Cajon drum box for sale. By using the proper technique, you can beat beautiful, harmonious music that everyone will enjoy from the good ol’ wooden cajon drum box.
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Post time: Sep-19-2018