Cajon Drum

Cajon Drum

The word "Cajon" is derived from the Spanish language, in English translation, it means "box". 

The origin of Cajon is, African Slaves created it in the early 1800s in Peru. They used the simple wooden boxes. It's design looks like a rectangular box with a round sound hole in the middle of one side (What is a Cajon?, 2012). Cajon was developed as one of the musical instrument, and now many people are interested to learn how to play Cajon drum instead of a drum set only. 

The biggest difference between Cajon drum and a full set of drum set, is Cajon is only a box, it does not take any big space, but a drum set needs a bigger space to locate it. By using Cajon as the musical instrument, it is easier for the drummer to bring it anywhere, but drum set is hard to bring along everywhere. 

Now, Cajon is getting more and more popular. For instance, a video from YouTube, Skyscraper - Demi Lovato (Boyce Avenue feat. Megan Nicole acoustic cover), the drummer has used Cajon to produce the drum beat. 

(Skyscraper - Demi Lavato, 2011)

Although the sound beat from Cajon is similar to Drum kits, the way the drummer plays is totally different. Basically, being a drummer, he/she needs a pair of drum stick to play it, however, drummer can play Cajon without drum stick. 

Of course, we cannot just play with simply, without any steps. 

Here's the video to teach you how to play the Cajon

 

(Cajon Tutorial Lesson - How to play the Cajon, 2010)

Referecens:

What is a Cajon?. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-cajn.htm

Cajon Tutorial Lesson. (2010, April 11). Cajon Tutorial Lesson - How to play Cajon [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpReSnkGrTU&feature=player_embedded 

Skyscraper. (2011, August 15). Skyscraper - Demi Lovato (Boyce Avenue feat. Megan Nicole acoustic cover) on iTunes [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ3r-rXUABI&feature=player_embedded

SONOR

Many drummers, especially beginners will always look for drum kits, then they will keep searching for the difference brands of drum kits.

In my opinion, I would introduce SONOR.

Sonor is a German percussion manufacturer, founded on 1875. 

The First Models (1942 Johannes Link Parade Snare) of drums manufactured by Sonor was a heavy snare drum with an aluminum shell and thick tension rods. 

Sonor’s tagline was “The Rolls of drums” in 1980s as the way they constructed their drums shells, was an allusion to the perfectionist way. Other than that, another snare drum cast from solid metal that tipped the scales close to 100 lb.

As the 1980s progressed, Sonor started slimming down its shells with a line called “Sonorlite”. This marked a shift in philosophy that dictated a drum sehll should resonate like a violin or guitar body. Further explanation, the thinner the shell, the lower the fundamental tone (activemusician, 2012).

Sonor’s drums is now produced with many interesting and cool design. 

For instance, 

This is SQ2 Drum System. 

The official description about SQ2: 

The SQ2 Drum System represents Sonors extensive know how in drum making and sound design. Building upon more than 130 years of manufacturing experience this new range of instruments offers the ultimate in Sono craftsmanship. It is the new flagship within the Sonor drum program. 

As a leading manufacturer of highest quality drums and percussion instruments Sonor has always set new standards and opened doors to new levels of perfection. The Sonor Signature Series, first introduced in the mid- 80s is one example. Later the SOnor Designer Series introduced true custom design to the drumming community. Now with SQ2 Sonor again demonstrates its innovative power and uncompromising dedication to quality.

SQ2 is more than a new drum series. It is an entirely new concept both of making drums and selecting drums. With an almost unlimited variety of shell - size - finish combinations SQ2 is the most individual drum we have ever made and the most unique one you have ever dreamed of playing. It will let you speak with your personal musical voice. It is your signature in sound.

 (Drums, 2012).

Sonor’s Official Website

http://www.sonor.com 

References:

activemusician. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.activemusician.com/Sonor-History--t2i417

Sonor Logo [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.musikschule-kuehn.de/assets/images/SONOR_Logo.GIF

Sonor. (2012). SQ2 Drum System [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.sonor.com/pbas/sonor_fe/sonor/english/kategorie.html?a-quicklink-n_katid=768

Drums. (2012). SQ2 Drum System. Retrieved from http://www.sonor.com/pbas/sonor_fe/sonor/english/kategorieinfo.html?a-quicklink-n_katid=768&a-quicklink-sz_katinfo_object=katinfoengl_kategorie_02&a-quicklink-n_katinfoid=97 

Enjoy!

(Rowan Atkinson - Invisible Drum Kit, 2007)

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Have a nice day!

References:

Rowan Atkinson - Invisible Drum Kit. (2007, August 18). [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sf_pogZ8jE&feature=player_embedded