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Do all cajons have snares?
Purpose: Most cajons will have snares to give some rattle or buzz to the high tones. However, some cajons are purpose-built to produce mainly deeper bass tones, whilst other Cuban-style cajons may produce higher, bongo- or conga-like tones. Cajons without snares will sound different to cajons with snares.
Does a cajon need a snare?
Cajons may have snares to add some rattle or buzz to the tones. However, some cajons are purpose-built without snares. The two sound very different: know what you want. ... A bit of buzz of the snare with the bas tones works in a similar way, aiding with projection & helping the cajon to be heard.
Is the cajon easy to learn?
The cajon is a very practical instrument, it's portable, doesn't take up much space and is relatively easy to learn, so the barrier to entry is low. You can play seated, and after learning the basic snare (upper edge) and bass sounds (middle), the first simple rhythms are well on their way.
