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Djembe musical instrument

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Soli

A rhythm of passage, in slow and fast versions.

Intermediate18 min100 BPM

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Key concepts

  • Soli lent vs soli rapide
  • Ternary feel
  • Break phrases

Practice exercises

  1. 1Switch slow to fast cleanly
  2. 2Learn one break by heart

Today's challengeCheck drum angle in a mirror Then play it again 3 BPM faster and keep it clean.

Practice tempo

100 BPM

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