3 Advanced Djembe Fills

3 Advanced Djembe Fills

  1. Triplet vibe fill: Bass + three quiets, then six strokes (loud opener, quiet/crescendo roll), capped with eight ghost slaps. Dynamics build tension like a wave.
  2. One-two-two dynamic burst: Similar start, but hit that loud slap early, follow with the 1-2-2 combo (bass-slap-slap, crescendo to thunder), then eight quiets to reset.
  3. 16-stroke double-time monster: Full-bar takeover—eight strokes starting bass (1-2-2 twice), then eight from loud slap. Push the tempo, but keep it clean or it falls apart.

These aren't beginner djembe classes—nail your basics first, then drill 'em slow for precision, crank the speed for fire. Dynamics are everything; make 'em whisper then roar.

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