Matt Philipzen CAJÓN BOOK

Matt Philipzen's CAJÓN BOOK is the author's most comprehensive cajón method to date, and is aimed at cajon newcomers, intermediate players, and pro drummers and percussionists. The focus is on the cajón as a drum set replacement. The CAJÓN BOOK answers the following burning questions:
- How do I transfer drum rhythms to the Cajon?
- How do I transfer traditional and modern patterns to the Cajon and use them in my music?
- Which stroke techniques best serve dynamic playing?
- How can I accompany songs on the Cajon?
- Which accessories help me make my sound interesting and authentic with additional sounds and playing possibilities?
The CAJÓN BOOK covers five major topics:
- basics - fundamentals & tips
- sound & movements
- grooves & styles
- special sounds & add-ons
- techniques & phrasing
Although the CAJÓN BOOK is not explicitly aimed at Cajon beginners, it still covers preliminary knowledge regarding basic playing techniques and notation for those who want to learn how to play the cajón 'from scratch' and who do not count reading music among their strengths.
This approach is further supported by the online videos and CD play-alongs included in this package. We hope you enjoy discovering, practicing and implementing the many patterns, grooves, and techniques in Matt Philipzen's CAJÓN BOOK.

Matt Philipzen, born in 1966, has successfully held Cajon clinics around the world for over 20 years.
He teaches percussion as an academic at the University of Music in Wuerzburg, Germany. As an author he has made a name for himself with numerous publications on the Cajon. He is a much sought-after solo performer as well as a live and studio sideman on percussion and drum set and convinces with his wide stylistic range. For example in projects encompassing children's music, singer/songwriter, country, pop, latin and jazz music to name just a few. His Cajón Book is his first release at Alfred Music.