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The strings in a cajón may also be dampened if they emit undesirable buzzing sounds or seem too dominant. Some cajónes come with velcro strips in the strings which can be tightened or loosened. If your cajón does not come with such strips, you can use adhesive tape to muffle the strings, too.
Why are my snares buzzing?
Often, snare buzz is caused by a rack tom being tuned too close in pitch to your snare drum. ... You should be able to find out which head is tuned too close to your snare that way. Once you know which head is the problem, you can TRY to change its pitch far enough away from your snare tuning to eliminate the buzz.
What sound does a cajon make?
The type of wood used can make two identical appearing cajons sound entirely different. One may have a deep, rich tone that resonates well, while the other has a dull tone, buzzing, and poor projection. Birch, oak, and pine are typically good sources for a well-manufactured cajon.
Does cajon need tuning?
Tuning your cajon
So it's really simple…. Tune the strings tighter for a tighter, cleaner sound and a fast response, and loosen them for more snare sound, higher frequencies and sustain. ... You could also put a towel inside the cajon to reduce snare sounds/hollow sounds and buzzing.
