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Structural features of Cajon

The Cajon or box instrument is a percussion instrument from Peru that dates back to the 1800s. One of the first notable points about the structure of this instrument is that you have to sit on it to play! And its beautiful sound is created by tapping on the front panel (or tapa plate) and the side plates of the instrument. This instrument is actually a rectangular box made of wood. While the side and back and front plates of the box can be 0.5 to 0.75 inches thick, the top board on which the musician sits is made of plywood. There is a hole in the back of the instrument (or sometimes in the left and right walls of the instrument) where the sound exits. In some types of Cajon, the instrument is tuned by loosening and tightening the tension of the strings. This instrument is used in flamenco and jazz style. Some of the most important Cajon players in the world are Mario Cortes, Mike Meadows, Nina Rodriguez, and Stephen Moss.

Music in San Francisco

San Francisco is a city with rich music history. Jazz, punk, and rock music all have deep roots in this city. You may know San Francisco's famous artists like Grateful Dead and equally famous residents like Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix. However, other popular groups started in the city. Journey, Green Day, and even MC Hammer started here. The biggest music scene in San Francisco is Fillmore. This recreation area, also known as the heart and soul of the city, first opened more than 100 years ago. Theaters, dance halls, nightclubs, and music venues have resided or still reside here and have attracted various singers and other musical arts over time. Bob Weir and Jerry Garcia, Marty Ballin, Carlos Santana, Janice Joplin, Hoy Lewis, etc. are some of the music stars of this city. Noise Pop, North Beach Festival, Union Street Festival, SF Jazz Festival, Fillmore Jazz Festival, Stern Grove, etc. are just some of the festivals that are held in this city.