Using the Hands
Once the difference between binary and ternary rhythms is clearly understood, the course explains how sounds must be distributed between the hands in order to play djembe rhythms.
The good news is that there are systems. There are two of them: the Alternate and the Grid.
The less good news is that, in practice, one sometimes has to move from one system to the other. This can happen for several reasons: tempo, the management of embellishments, or personal preference. In some cases, the two systems can even be combined.
Once this is understood, the techniques used by experienced players stop being mysterious and become readable.
Listening Beyond Beats and Bars
Listening is a central part of the Binary, Ternary & More course.
It is necessary to learn to listen beyond beats and bars in order to perceive rhythmic cycles. This leads to a clearer and more global perception of the music.
At the same time, by listening inside the rhythm, you will discover that a single pattern can be phrased in different ways. These differences are not subjective. They are structural, and the course explains them in detail.
Assignments and Feedback
This course includes assignments at each stage.
They are designed to support the material and to verify the direction of your practice.
If you wish, you can upload your work to the platform. I will take the time to review it and give you feedback.
You can also ask questions directly inside the course, as with any DJEMBESOLO course.