Around The World
Traditional Percussion on Drumset
Part 4: Cajon
by Arturo Stble
Living in New York City can be quite a rewarding experience for any artist. One of the things I love the most is the fact that I don’t have to travel very far to enjoy direct contact with cultures and traditions from all over the world. A few years ago, bassist/composer Edward Perez introduced me to the wonderful cadences of Afro-Peruvian music, and I have been hooked on them ever since.
There’s a vibrant Peruvian population in New York, especially around Queens, and if you visit Terraza Jazz Club, chances are you’ll hear some of these wonderful sounds. In this article I would like to share some ways to apply Afro-Peruvian cajon rhythms to the drumset, as well as some adaptations of Spanish flamenco.
Lando on Cajon
Lando on Drumset
Festejo on Cajon
Festejo on Drumset
Vals on Cajon
Vals on Drumset
There’s a very deep musical tradition in the flamenco rhythms of southern Spain. These styles contain dozens of complicated variations. Here are some flamenco cajon patterns and their applications on the drumset.
Tango on Cajon
Tango on Drumset
Buleria on Cajon
Buleria on Drumset
Solea on Cajon
Solea on Drumset
Tanguillos on Cajon
Tanguillos on Drumset
Cuban-born percussionist Arturo Stable has performed with Dave Samuels, Esperanza Spalding, Paquito D’Rivera, David Sánchez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Miguel Zenón, and the Caribbean Jazz Project. For more info, visit arturostable.com.