Simple Steps To Create Cajon Instrument

Drum Cajon or drum cube-shaped beam is a drum that is always used for acoustic music. It has a fairly small shape and size, so we can easily bring this acoustic drum kit to an acoustic music show. How to make the Cajon drum is also very simple, and we can do it in our own hands. However, for those of you who want to get acoustic Cajon drums in a practical way then let yourselves be guided by the author. In this article, the writer tries to give some tips on how to make the Cajon drum with some simple equipment. The steps in making an acoustic drum are also very simple, it does not take so much time.

The First Step is to prepare equipment such as;

· The multiplex board is 3 mm in size and 12 mm in thickness.

· Saws, Nails, Bolts, and String.

· Smooth sandpaper.

· Wood For Legs and Elbows — Elbows.

The second step is to create a Sketch. 

After the preparation is available, we just sketch (line) or drawing on a multiplex board. The size can use the standard size: Length 33 cm, width 32 cm, height 46 cm, and the diameter of the hole 13 cm. Use a multiplex board with a thickness of the right, left, top, and bottom 12 mm, and for the tapa or front (to be struck) with a size of 3 mm. Do not forget also with its soundhole.

The third step is cutting Sketches. 

After everything is given a line in accordance with the size, the next step of the multiplex saw neatly and do not forget also give a hole for the better sound of the instrument.

The fourth step is called the Merging Process. 

Combine all the multiplex that has been cut earlier, glue with glue neatly, do not get any gaps in every corner, because it will make Cajon drum sound becomes bad.

The fifth step is creating a Snappy Section. Cut snappy into two equal parts, and look for wood that can block the right and left of the Cajon, then glue it with glue and nails, until there is absolutely no space in every corner. Glue also the board using glue and nails, then face snappy forward (outward direction), and make sure not to get too deep.

The sixth step is to Install tapa (Front). After snappy plugged in neatly and well, then attach also the front, and give bolts as adhesive. The front of tapa is very easily damaged, so with the bolt will make it easier for us when we will replace it back when damaged.

The last step is about to paint and accessories. Although everything is plugged in and the produced sound is good, it certainly does not look good if only with a simple outside-appearance. Do the painting by sanding first, so that the board feels smooth and flat. If you use multiple materials, you can also give a sticker or other image. Also buy other Cajon drum accessories, such as foam for sitting or pedals to step on the drum.

If you are interested to own the African instruments or just want to learn to mold Cajon, then it is recommendable for you to have a connection with Bali Treasures Drum Factory is a trusted cajon drum manufacturer which is located in Jalan Raya Andong, Peliatan, Ubud, Gianyar Bali. We also help the Indonesian government maintain sustainable forests for generations to come. Many national and international awards we can. We are looking forward to your coming to give you the best product.