Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video I demonstrate how I built a homemade miniature round Cajón drum. I built this as a gift to give to my 10 month old nephew, but it turned out to be a very playable fun instrument for people of all ages.
Hear the instrument in action: youtu.be/B0zui3ooQ_Y
The instrument measures approximately 20cm (8 inches) in diameter. The two striking surfaces (tapas) are 1.5mm (1/16") birch plywood. The sides are made out of segments cut from laminated pine boards. The tapas are fastened to them using countersunk drywall screws. One of the tapas has a snare behind it, which I bought from a local music store.
If you build something similar, I'd love to hear about it.
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In this video I demonstrate how I built a homemade miniature round Cajón drum. I built this as a gift to give to my 10 month old nephew, but it turned out to be a very playable fun instrument for people of all ages.
Hear the instrument in action: youtu.be/B0zui3ooQ_Y
The instrument measures approximately 20cm (8 inches) in diameter. The two striking surfaces (tapas) are 1.5mm (1/16") birch plywood. The sides are made out of segments cut from laminated pine boards. The tapas are fastened to them using countersunk drywall screws. One of the tapas has a snare behind it, which I bought from a local music store.
If you build something similar, I'd love to hear about it.
I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!
Thanks for watching.
