The Cajon

Which musical instrument is shown being played in the image?

• Guitar

• Cajon

• Violin

• Flute

Who developed the cajón?

• European settlers

• Asian immigrants

• African slaves

• South American natives

In which region was the cajón developed during the 18th century?

• Coastal Brazil

• Coastal Peru

• Coastal Colombia

• Coastal Argentina

How does a cajón player traditionally sit while playing the instrument?

• Standing up

• Sitting on the ground with the cajón flat

• Sitting on top of the cajón with the box tilted at a slight angle

• Lying down next to the cajón

What part of the cajón does the player strike to produce sounds?

• The sides of the cajón

• The bottom of the cajón

• The tapa of the cajón

• The back of the cajón

Which parts of the hand does the cajón player use to strike the tapa?

• Only the fingers

• Only the palm

• Both the palm and fingers

• The back of the hand

How should you strike the middle of the tapa to produce a bass tone?

• With a closed fist

• With the back of the hand

• With a flat hand, fingers slightly apart

• With a single finger

What is the result of striking the tapa correctly for a bass tone?

• A high-pitched, sharp tone

• A warm, full tone

• A muted, soft tone

• A metallic, ringing tone

How far from the tapa should the stroke be made to create a bass tone?

• Right on the surface of the tapa

• A few inches from the tapa

• From a distance of a foot

• It does not matter how far from the tapa

How should you strike the tapa to produce a high tone?

• Strike the center of the tapa with the knuckles.

• Strike the top corner of the tapa with the palm and fingers.

• Strike the bottom edge of the tapa with the back of the hand.

• Strike the sides of the tapa with the fingertips.