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26 Feb 04 - 11:34 AM (#1124396) Subject: Instrument? 'beat' box? From: ReeBop I'm looking for information on a box that you sit on and beat the sides of as a percussion instrument. I saw someone playing one with a band last night and I think it looked like lots of fun. So...I'm wondering: How do I get one? Where can I get instructions on how to build one? (Not that I have any space to build one in...but I would like to know) Is there any special skills in playing the box? Does it have a special name? What are the origins/history? Any information on it would be great! Thanks. Reebop |
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26 Feb 04 - 11:50 AM (#1124405) Subject: RE: Instrument? 'beat' box? From: Allan C. The one I have seen are from Peru and is known as a cajón which is pronounced ka-HON and simply means "big box". |
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26 Feb 04 - 03:40 PM (#1124603) Subject: RE: Instrument? 'beat' box? From: dick greenhaus A neat variation on this theme that I saw (and heard) once was a homemade mbira about the size of a large suitcase. Sounded good. |
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26 Feb 04 - 03:53 PM (#1124625) Subject: RE: Instrument? 'beat' box? From: Allan C. Oops. My error. Cajón means drawer or locker. |
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26 Feb 04 - 04:12 PM (#1124650) Subject: RE: Instrument? 'beat' box? From: Bee-dubya-ell HERE are instructions for building a bass mbira/kalimba like Dick mentioned. Just leave off the "twangers" and hit it with hands or mallet and it would probably work as a "beat box". It's big enough to sit on, but could be made larger if desired. Bruce |
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26 Feb 04 - 06:59 PM (#1124770) Subject: RE: Instrument? 'beat' box? From: The Fooles Troupe Spanish Flamenco dancers are sometimes accompanied by a guitar and a guy beating on a box he's sitting on - I found them on the web once - lost the marker - they are now considered fairly normal Flamenco accompaniment now apparently. Robin |