Series: Improved Solo Series

  • Solo Meditations

    Solo Meditations

    A solo meditation is a practice exercise in which you focus on one single solo theme, represented by a root solo phrase. Meditations help to develop an intimate relationship with the rhythm. Here’s a great example of one possible Solo Meditation for Madan. They are an incredibly helpful exercise that’s actually very fun to do. Its especially fun if […]

  • 4 Tips To Round Out Your Djembe Solos

    4 Tips To Round Out Your Djembe Solos

    4 Tips For Better Djembe Solos

  • Don’t Force Your Entire Repertoire

    Don’t Force Your Entire Repertoire

    One of the main things you can do to improve the quality of your solo is to decrease the quantity of different solo phrases. Forcing Your Repertoire Many people try to sound better by running through a large repertoire of phrases when they solo. In just a few minutes, they play everything they’ve learned for the rhythm, and […]