Roland V-Drums Lessons

Welcome 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”

This timeless lesson features three classic grooves made famous by Led Zeppelin’s legendary drummer, John Bonham.

Oct 24, 2012•5 min

Lesson 56: Gregg Bissonette - Afro-Cuban

Gregg’s informative study of Afro-Cuban rhythms and the importance of the clave.

Jan 31, 2012•8 min

Lesson 55: Steve Fisher - Independence (Part 1)

Steve Fisher shows a creative and challenging way to develop drum set independence.

Dec 06, 2011•3 min

Lesson 54: Gregg Bissonette - Double Bass Fills

Try out these high-energy double bass fills at your next polka gig!

Sep 30, 2011•4 min

Lesson 53: Gregg Bissonette - Double Bass

Gregg salutes and demonstrates the styles of the double bass masters in this informative lesson.

Jul 08, 2011•8 min

Lesson 52: Gregg Bissonette - Motown

Join Gregg on a trip to the Motor City and explore the style and groove of Motown.

Feb 23, 2011•8 min

Lesson 51: Gregg Bissonette - Funk

Learn funky syncopation with these Gadd-influenced grooves.

Dec 28, 2010•4 min

Lesson 50: Gregg Bissonette - “Texas” Blues Shuffle

Master the Texas Shuffle with this “double-trouble” mix of groove and style.

Dec 23, 2010•6 min

Lesson 49: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Open 5-Stroke Roll

Apply this versatile rudiment to the entire drum set to create exciting fills.

Dec 17, 2010•59 sec

Lesson 48: Johnny Rabb - Single Paradiddle: Auto Up/Down

Develop speed and endurance with this paradiddle chop-builder and the RMP-5.

Dec 13, 2010•3 min

Lesson 47: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Hi-Hat Push/Pull

Use this performance technique to color and propel a groove.

Dec 10, 2010•55 sec

Lesson 46: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Hi-Hat Accents

Using quarter-note accents on the hi-hat to enliven a groove.

Dec 08, 2010•1 min

Lesson 45: Johnny Rabb - Paradiddles

Johnny teaches a hand-/foot-based paradiddle lesson using the RMP-5 “mini-kit.”

Dec 03, 2010•3 min

Lesson 44: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Try Different Sounds

Change a groove dramatically by experimenting with different sounds.

Nov 26, 2010•58 sec

Lesson 43: Brad Dutz - Cajon Basics

Brad teaches the basic tones and techniques of the cajon as played on the HandSonic 10.

Aug 13, 2010•2 min

Lesson 42: Steve Fisher - Triplet & Double Stroke Variations

Steve demonstrates and explains triplet and double stroke fills using alternate stickings.

Aug 05, 2010•3 min

Lesson 41: Steve Fisher - Choosing Fills Wisely

Steve explains and demonstrates the concept of playing appropriate drum fills to fit a musical style.

Jun 17, 2010•1 min

Lesson 40: Johnny Rabb - 16th-Note Accents

Learn to accent single-stroke 16th-notes with Johnny Rabb and the RMP-5 Rhythm Coach.

Jun 01, 2010•4 min

Lesson 39: Steve Fisher - Triplet Fills

In this episode, Steve teaches playing triplet fills around the drum set and within a groove.

May 07, 2010•4 min

Lesson 38: Brad Dutz - Finger Patterns (Part 2)

Part two of Brad’s introduction to basic finger exercises for hand percussion.

Apr 29, 2010•4 min

Lesson 37: Steve Fisher - Basic 16th-Note Fills

New to playing fills on the drums? Join Steve in this informative lesson on basic 16th-note fills.

Apr 15, 2010•6 min

Lesson 36: Brad Dutz - Finger Patterns (Part 1)

Using the HandSonic 15, Brad introduces basic finger exercises to help develop hand percussion technique.

Apr 08, 2010•3 min

Lesson 35: Johnny Rabb - Rhythmic Notes/Singles

Johnny Rabb teaches how to cycle through different rhythmic subdivisions using the RMP-5 Rhythm Coach.

Mar 30, 2010•5 min

Lesson 34: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Swing with Left-Hand Chatter

Learn to propel a jazz groove using left-hand independence.

Mar 11, 2010•2 min

Lesson 33: Mike Snyder - Swing Dependence 2

Part two of Mike’s jazz independence study.

Mar 01, 2010•2 min

Lesson 32: Mike Snyder - Swing Dependence 1

Learn the concept of playing independent rhythms against a steady jazz groove.

Feb 19, 2010•3 min

Lesson 31: Brad Dutz - Pot (Udu) Drum Basics

Brad Dutz teaches the basic tones and techniques of the West African Pot Drum using the HandSonic 10.

Feb 04, 2010•3 min

Lesson 30: Brad Dutz - Talking Drum Basics

Learn Talking Drum tones and techniques with Brad Dutz and the Handsonic 10.

Jan 29, 2010•2 min

Lesson 29: Johnny Rabb - Sevens (Septuplets)

Learn groups of seven using different stickings with Johnny Rabb and the RMP-5.

Nov 10, 2009•2 min

Lesson 28: Johnny Rabb - Fives (Quintuplets)

Master groups of five (quintuplets) with Johnny Rabb and the RMP-5.

Nov 03, 2009•3 min

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