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“CAJÓN” (Sound Box) Workshop

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GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

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Basic technique

Rhythmic control and coordination

Practical applications

Accompaniment in different genres

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TEACHING CONTENT:

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INSTRUMENT

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History, roots, traditions

Evolution of the instrument. Current role in music

Description. Sounding board

Maintenance, adjustment

Models and quality

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POSITION

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Relationship of the body with the instrument

Comfort. Weight. Ergonomics

Hands, arm, fingers, wrist

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SOUNDS

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Presentation: Treble, bass and "rellento"

Variants, resources

Single and double beat

Volume control and energy saving, balance, precision

Basic warm-up routines

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ACCENTS

Presentation of symbols and annotation

Concept of rhythmic subdivision,

basic structures 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8...

Series

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EXERCISES

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Basic note control

Coordination, tempo control. Routines

Free creation in binary and ternary accentuation

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RHYTHMS

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Praxis combinations

Basic accompaniment patterns: Folk, Pop, Funk,

Brazil,Rumba, Afro...

Creating a pattern

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STUDY

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Motivation, objectives

Action, discipline and time optimization

Personal development tool. Meditation

Enjoyment

Metronome

Practice