Drums Fills Explanation

If the song is making a natural transition, such as from the verse to the chorus,
play a drum fill according to how much
the energy of the song changes between those parts. I'm going to step out on a limb
and suggest that quarter notes,
eighth notes and sixteenth notes are all you really need to successfully engage the
transition.

A full measure crescendo of eighth notes played on the low tom, snare and bass is
very powerful (and a very common drum
fill). A full measure of sixteenth notes on the snare can be equally as powerful.
The fill doesn't have to be difficult
to make the music more engaging.

For a less-energetic transition in a song, a short fill such as any of the fills
above will engage the listeners.
A lot of songs even use a rest as a drum fill. The beat simply cuts out for a beat
or two. Technically, I guess it
wouldn't be considered a drum fill. But, it does make the point that you don't have
to play anything amazing.