Roland V-Drums Lessons
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 11 years ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWelcome to V-Drums Lessons, an exciting and unique series of drum and percussion lessons designed for the beginner to more advanced player. Hosted by top Roland clinicians and artists, V-Drums Lessons are taught using Roland electronic drums and percuussion instruments.
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Episodes
Lesson 57: Gregg Bissonette - “Gregg Zep-Lin”
October 24, 2012 19:00 - 5 minutes - 28.1 MB VideoThis timeless lesson features three classic grooves made famous by Led Zeppelin’s legendary drummer, John Bonham.
Lesson 56: Gregg Bissonette - Afro-Cuban
January 31, 2012 20:00 - 7 minutes - 44.3 MB VideoGregg’s informative study of Afro-Cuban rhythms and the importance of the clave.
Lesson 55: Steve Fisher - Independence (Part 1)
December 06, 2011 20:00 - 3 minutes - 18.9 MB VideoSteve Fisher shows a creative and challenging way to develop drum set independence.
Lesson 54: Gregg Bissonette - Double Bass Fills
September 30, 2011 20:00 - 3 minutes - 20.3 MB VideoTry out these high-energy double bass fills at your next polka gig!
Lesson 53: Gregg Bissonette - Double Bass
July 08, 2011 20:00 - 8 minutes - 39.5 MB VideoGregg salutes and demonstrates the styles of the double bass masters in this informative lesson.
Lesson 52: Gregg Bissonette - Motown
February 23, 2011 20:00 - 7 minutes - 36.4 MB VideoJoin Gregg on a trip to the Motor City and explore the style and groove of Motown.
Lesson 51: Gregg Bissonette - Funk
December 28, 2010 20:00 - 3 minutes - 17.9 MB VideoLearn funky syncopation with these Gadd-influenced grooves.
Lesson 50: Gregg Bissonette - “Texas” Blues Shuffle
December 23, 2010 20:00 - 5 minutes - 27.2 MB VideoMaster the Texas Shuffle with this “double-trouble” mix of groove and style.
Lesson 49: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Open 5-Stroke Roll
December 17, 2010 20:00 - 59 seconds - 4.58 MB VideoApply this versatile rudiment to the entire drum set to create exciting fills.
Lesson 48: Johnny Rabb - Single Paradiddle: Auto Up/Down
December 13, 2010 20:00 - 2 minutes - 11.7 MB VideoDevelop speed and endurance with this paradiddle chop-builder and the RMP-5.
Lesson 47: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Hi-Hat Push/Pull
December 10, 2010 20:00 - 55 seconds - 4.34 MB VideoUse this performance technique to color and propel a groove.
Lesson 46: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Hi-Hat Accents
December 08, 2010 20:00 - 1 minute - 5.3 MB VideoUsing quarter-note accents on the hi-hat to enliven a groove.
Lesson 45: Johnny Rabb - Paradiddles
December 03, 2010 20:00 - 3 minutes - 14.5 MB VideoJohnny teaches a hand-/foot-based paradiddle lesson using the RMP-5 “mini-kit.”
Lesson 44: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Try Different Sounds
November 26, 2010 20:00 - 58 seconds - 4.58 MB VideoChange a groove dramatically by experimenting with different sounds.
Lesson 43: Brad Dutz - Cajon Basics
August 13, 2010 19:00 - 1 minute - 8.05 MB VideoBrad teaches the basic tones and techniques of the cajon as played on the HandSonic 10.
Lesson 42: Steve Fisher - Triplet & Double Stroke Variations
August 05, 2010 19:00 - 3 minutes - 14.5 MB VideoSteve demonstrates and explains triplet and double stroke fills using alternate stickings.
Lesson 41: Steve Fisher - Choosing Fills Wisely
June 17, 2010 19:00 - 1 minute - 6.31 MB VideoSteve explains and demonstrates the concept of playing appropriate drum fills to fit a musical style.
Lesson 40: Johnny Rabb - 16th-Note Accents
June 01, 2010 19:00 - 3 minutes - 18.2 MB VideoLearn to accent single-stroke 16th-notes with Johnny Rabb and the RMP-5 Rhythm Coach.
Lesson 39: Steve Fisher - Triplet Fills
May 07, 2010 19:00 - 3 minutes - 16 MB VideoIn this episode, Steve teaches playing triplet fills around the drum set and within a groove.
Lesson 38: Brad Dutz - Finger Patterns (Part 2)
April 29, 2010 19:00 - 4 minutes - 18.9 MB VideoPart two of Brad’s introduction to basic finger exercises for hand percussion.
Lesson 37: Steve Fisher - Basic 16th-Note Fills
April 15, 2010 19:00 - 6 minutes - 29.4 MB VideoNew to playing fills on the drums? Join Steve in this informative lesson on basic 16th-note fills.
Lesson 36: Brad Dutz - Finger Patterns (Part 1)
April 08, 2010 19:00 - 3 minutes - 15.2 MB VideoUsing the HandSonic 15, Brad introduces basic finger exercises to help develop hand percussion technique.
Lesson 35: Johnny Rabb - Rhythmic Notes/Singles
March 30, 2010 20:00 - 4 minutes - 21.7 MB VideoJohnny Rabb teaches how to cycle through different rhythmic subdivisions using the RMP-5 Rhythm Coach.
Lesson 34: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Swing with Left-Hand Chatter
March 11, 2010 20:00 - 1 minute - 7.58 MB VideoLearn to propel a jazz groove using left-hand independence.
Lesson 33: Mike Snyder - Swing Dependence 2
March 01, 2010 20:00 - 1 minute - 7.03 MB VideoPart two of Mike’s jazz independence study.
Lesson 32: Mike Snyder - Swing Dependence 1
February 19, 2010 20:00 - 3 minutes - 15.6 MB VideoLearn the concept of playing independent rhythms against a steady jazz groove.
Lesson 31: Brad Dutz - Pot (Udu) Drum Basics
February 04, 2010 20:00 - 2 minutes - 11.6 MB VideoBrad Dutz teaches the basic tones and techniques of the West African Pot Drum using the HandSonic 10.
Lesson 30: Brad Dutz - Talking Drum Basics
January 29, 2010 20:00 - 2 minutes - 9.71 MB VideoLearn Talking Drum tones and techniques with Brad Dutz and the Handsonic 10.
Lesson 29: Johnny Rabb - Sevens (Septuplets)
November 10, 2009 20:00 - 2 minutes - 10.9 MB VideoLearn groups of seven using different stickings with Johnny Rabb and the RMP-5.
Lesson 28: Johnny Rabb - Fives (Quintuplets)
November 03, 2009 20:00 - 3 minutes - 14 MB VideoMaster groups of five (quintuplets) with Johnny Rabb and the RMP-5.
Lesson 27: Brad Dutz - Tabla Basics
October 15, 2009 19:00 - 3 minutes - 15.1 MB VideoLearn tabla tones, techniques, and patterns with Brad Dutz and the HandSonic 10.
Lesson 26: Brad Dutz - Djembe Basics
September 17, 2009 19:00 - 2 minutes - 9.31 MB VideoExplore common djembe tones, techniques, and patterns with Brad Dutz and the HandSonic 10.
Lesson 25: Brad Dutz - Conga Basics
September 10, 2009 19:00 - 2 minutes - 13.3 MB VideoBrad Dutz introduces basic Conga techniques and patterns using the HandSonic 10.
Lesson 24: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Ghost Notes
August 11, 2009 19:00 - 1 minute - 5.29 MB VideoMike takes the mystery out of ghost notes, and teaches how to use them within a simple groove.
Lesson 23: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Flowadiddle
August 07, 2009 19:00 - 50 seconds - 3.85 MB VideoMaster the Flowadiddle, and learn how to apply this rudiment to the entire drum set.
Lesson 22: Johnny Rabb - Triplets
July 24, 2009 20:00 - 1 minute - 8.76 MB VideoMaster triplet fills between the hands and feet with this fun and easy-to-follow lesson.
Lesson 21: Johnny Rabb - Double Stroke
July 17, 2009 20:00 - 3 minutes - 14.4 MB VideoUsing an RMP-5 “mini kit,” Johnny teaches a great warm-up exercise using double-stroke patterns.
Lesson 20: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Metronome 16th-Note Study
July 07, 2009 20:00 - 1 minute - 7.35 MB VideoMike demonstrates a practical exercise with a focus on effectively using the metronome.
Lesson 19: Mike Snyder - Latin 101: The Samba
June 23, 2009 20:00 - 3 minutes - 13.8 MB VideoMaster this popular Latin groove with Mike’s easy-to-follow lesson.
Lesson 18: Johnny Rabb - Double Paradiddles
June 03, 2009 20:00 - 2 minutes - 9.95 MB VideoLearn how to apply this basic rudiment to the entire drum set to create some creative and musical grooves.
Lesson 17: Mike Snyder - Jazz/Swing with Metronome
May 14, 2009 20:00 - 3 minutes - 16.4 MB VideoMaster basic Jazz/Swing grooves while using a metronome to maximize your practice sessions.
Lesson 16: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Hi-Hat Foot Splash
May 07, 2009 20:00 - 1 minute - 4.85 MB VideoMike demonstrates how to play a hi-hat foot (or heel) splash with this quick-yet-useful tip.
Lesson 15: Johnny Rabb - Singles
April 01, 2009 20:00 - 3 minutes - 16.7 MB VideoUsing the RMP-5 Rhythm Coach, Johnny teaches how to refine the single-stroke roll with dynamics and accuracy.
Lesson 14: Johnny Rabb - Quiet Count/Paradiddle
February 26, 2009 20:00 - 3 minutes - 16.6 MB VideoBuild up your paradiddle chops with Johhny Rabb and the RMP-5 Rhythm Coach.
Lesson 13: Johnny Rabb - Latin
February 19, 2009 20:00 - 2 minutes - 12 MB VideoLearn Johnny Rabb’s contemporary approach to traditional Latin grooves in this lesson.
Lesson 12: Mike Snyder - Locking Kick with Bass Guitar
February 05, 2009 20:00 - 1 minute - 8.61 MB VideoMike Snyder demonstrates how to change the feel of a tune by what is played on the kick drum.
Lesson 11: Johnny Rabb - Double Strokes
January 28, 2009 20:00 - 2 minutes - 11 MB VideoLearn how to apply this fundamental rudiment to the entire drum set to create some creative and practical grooves.
Lesson 10: Johnny Rabb - Basic 8th-Note Grooves
January 09, 2009 20:10 - 3 minutes - 14.4 MB VideoJohnny Rabb teaches simple but practical ways to play these fundamental grooves by varying the hit hat, adding fills, and putting it all together.
Lesson 9: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Funky
January 09, 2009 20:09 - 1 minute - 7.72 MB VideoLearn how to smoothly transition between a “straight” rock feel to a “funky” feel within the same song.
Lesson 8: Johnny Rabb - Double Bass
January 09, 2009 20:08 - 2 minutes - 11 MB VideoImprove your double bass skills by practicing these kickin’ exercises.