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Snare systems, sizes and woods — how to pick a cajon for acoustic sets, small gigs and home practice.
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Cajon Drum Box: The Wooden Box Drum You Sit On, Explained
The wooden box drum you sit on is called a cajon: here is where it comes from, how one box makes bass and snare sounds, and how to play your first beat.
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