This collection of 2-Bar Special Phrases (60) are drawn from djembe solo settings and were chosen for their inherent “call and response” qualities, and for their ability to teach the drummer how to dance around the pulse.

These 2-Bar Special Phrases (60) come from djembe solo settings and were chosen for their inherent “call and response” qualities.

FREE Guest Rhythm
Special Phrase #1 (4/4 time)	Special Phrase #3 (12/8 time)

FREE Guest Rhythm
Special Phrase #1 (4/4 time)
Special Phrase #3 (12/8 time)

ESSENTIAL Membership Rhythms
Phrase #1 (4/4)	Phrase #2 (4/4)	Phrase #3 (4/4)	Phrase #4 (4/4)	Phrase #5 (4/4)

Phrase #1 (12/8)	Phrase #2 (12/8)	Phrase #3 (12/8)	Phrase #4 (12/8)	Phrase #5 (12/8)

UNLIMITED Membership Rhythms (50 Additional)
Phrase #6 (4/4)	Phrase #11 (4/4)	Phrase #16 (4/4)	Phrase #21 (4/4)	Phrase #26 (4/4)
Phrase #7 (4/4)	Phrase #12 (4/4)	Phrase #17 (4/4)	Phrase #22 (4/4)	Phrase #27 (4/4)
Phrase #8 (4/4)	Phrase #13 (4/4)	Phrase #18 (4/4)	Phrase #23 (4/4)	Phrase #28 (4/4)
Phrase #9 (4/4)	Phrase #14 (4/4)	Phrase #19 (4/4)	Phrase #24 (4/4)	Phrase #29 (4/4)
Phrase #10 (4/4)	Phrase #15 (4/4)	Phrase #20 (4/4)	Phrase #25 (4/4)	Phrase #30 (4/4)

Phrase #6 (12/8)	Phrase #11 (12/8)	Phrase #16 (12/8)	Phrase #21 (12/8)	Phrase #26 (12/8)
Phrase #7 (12/8)	Phrase #12 (12/8)	Phrase #17 (12/8)	Phrase #22 (12/8)	Phrase #27 (12/8)
Phrase #8 (12/8)	Phrase #13 (12/8)	Phrase #18 (12/8)	Phrase #23 (12/8)	Phrase #28 (12/8)
Phrase #9 (12/8)	Phrase #14 (12/8)	Phrase #19 (12/8)	Phrase #24 (12/8)	Phrase #29 (12/8)
Phrase #10 (12/8)	Phrase #15 (12/8)	Phrase #20 (12/8)	Phrase #25 (12/8)	Phrase #30 (12/8)

FREE Special Phrases

4/4 SPECIAL PHRASE #1
12/8 SPECIAL PHRASE #3
These phrases, one in 4/4 time and one in 12/8 time, represent typical 2-bar phrases found in traditional djembe solo settings and traditional djembe music.

4/4 Special Phrase #1

4/4 time

video

4/4 Special Phrase #1 Notation

Notation & Technique KEY

audio (with shekeré & bell)

in 4 speeds: .75, 1.0, 1.25, 1.5

12/8 Special Phrase #3

12/8 time

video

12/8 Special Phrase #3 Notation

Notation & Technique KEY

audio (with shekeré & bell)

in 4 speeds: .75, 1.0, 1.25, 1.5

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Guest Rhythm Notes

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Free Special Phrases

4/4 SPECIAL PHRASE #1 – This phrase in 4/4 time represents typical 2-bar phrases found in traditional djembe solo settings and traditional djembe music.