Cajon Grooves for Beginners Patterns for Rock, Pop, Funk & Folk

The instruction presentation is superb. This DVD would be great for non-drummers. I am an experienced drummer, but new to cajon and unfortunately, I didn't learn a lick or anything satisfying from this entry level DVD on the subject. I went back to the ad and everything is as advertised- for beginners. I think what threw me were the review testimonials stating good for beginners "and" experienced drummers. I thought there would be soloing rhythm patterns that could be built on. The instruction is simply tapping out drum set patterns/beats on a cajon. This is the same thing drummers do on the car dashboard at red lights. I guess this is good for a total beginner who's goal might be to able to tap along with a song on a cajon? I would not, could not, recommend this instruction for drummers even with minimal set playing experience. It is very, very, basic, but done very well!

I really enjoy the new ways of music, it helps for a relax and improve with this instrument.

I have the DVD lesson for the Bongo. I would give this a 5 star but the play along lessons are not as easy to get to as in his Bongo lessons DVD. Besides that it is great. Easy to learn. Patterns you can use right now. His teaching style is great.

A good step by step beginners manual.

This is an outstanding educational DVD whose emphasis is on ensuring that the viewer understands the material presented. I have been playing Latin percussion for over forty years and I have never seen a production of this quality and pedagogical effectiveness. The author even replays the set of hits on the Cajon in slow motion to augment clarity for the viewer. It is not by accident that Alan has won awards in the past - more are certainly forthcoming. I wish he would include material on the Peruvian cajon; but overall, excellent DVD - highly recommended.

Video is well done. Production quality is also good. Good video for beginning cajon players. My only real gripe is that the PDF should be on the authors website. You have to insert the DVD into your computer’s disk drive in order to access the file. Disc drives are quickly becoming a thing of the past.

I've enjoyed other books and videos from Alan Dworsky, and Cajon Grooves for Beginners is no exception. The format, with view from above, is easy to follow. The instruction is clear, and Alan just seems like a really nice guy. It's quite basic, but it is intended for beginners. The patterns fit well with rock and pop, but I would have liked more Latin rhythms. All in all, this is a great DVD for familiarizing yourself and making friends with your new cajon.

The instruction on this video was well-planned and delivered. Best use of media I've come across in 30 years of teaching. Great break-down of steps, easy learning curve. Motivational! I'd recommend it for anyone interested in the brave new world of cajon, from beginners to experienced musicians looking for an update of their skills on this amazing box. Thank you Mr. Dworsky for an excellent learning tool.

Die DVD bietet eine gut nachvollziehbare Einführung für Anfänger. Wer einen Grundkurs auf DVD sucht, kann sich damit die ersten Rhythmen und ihre Variationen selbst beibringen. Das Üben nimmt einem die DVD natürlich nicht ab. Ich bin von der Art der Präsentation begeistert.