20 Jazz Drum Fills Every Drummer Should Practice – Accents, Phrasing & 16th Notes

Explore 20 essential jazz drum fills with full notation—perfect for building your fill vocabulary and mastering jazz phrasing. Each fill focuses on accents, 16th note sticking, and dynamic control to help you develop authentic jazz drumming skills.

Work through each fill, pay attention to accent placement, and challenge your timing and coordination. Use this as a groove workout or a sight reading test to level up your jazz drum practice.