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 27: Brad Dutz - Tabla Basics

Learn tabla tones, techniques, and patterns with Brad Dutz and the HandSonic 10.

Oct 15, 2009•3 min

Lesson 26: Brad Dutz - Djembe Basics

Explore common djembe tones, techniques, and patterns with Brad Dutz and the HandSonic 10.

Sep 17, 2009•2 min

Lesson 25: Brad Dutz - Conga Basics

Brad Dutz introduces basic Conga techniques and patterns using the HandSonic 10.

Sep 10, 2009•3 min

Lesson 24: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Ghost Notes

Mike takes the mystery out of ghost notes, and teaches how to use them within a simple groove.

Aug 11, 2009•1 min

Lesson 23: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Flowadiddle

Master the Flowadiddle, and learn how to apply this rudiment to the entire drum set.

Aug 07, 2009•50 sec

Lesson 22: Johnny Rabb - Triplets

Master triplet fills between the hands and feet with this fun and easy-to-follow lesson.

Jul 24, 2009•2 min

Lesson 21: Johnny Rabb - Double Stroke

Using an RMP-5 “mini kit,” Johnny teaches a great warm-up exercise using double-stroke patterns.

Jul 17, 2009•3 min

Lesson 20: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Metronome 16th-Note Study

Mike demonstrates a practical exercise with a focus on effectively using the metronome.

Jul 07, 2009•2 min

Lesson 19: Mike Snyder - Latin 101: The Samba

Master this popular Latin groove with Mike’s easy-to-follow lesson.

Jun 23, 2009•3 min

Lesson 18: Johnny Rabb - Double Paradiddles

Learn how to apply this basic rudiment to the entire drum set to create some creative and musical grooves.

Jun 03, 2009•2 min

Lesson 17: Mike Snyder - Jazz/Swing with Metronome

Master basic Jazz/Swing grooves while using a metronome to maximize your practice sessions.

May 14, 2009•4 min

Lesson 16: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Hi-Hat Foot Splash

Mike demonstrates how to play a hi-hat foot (or heel) splash with this quick-yet-useful tip.

May 07, 2009•1 min

Lesson 15: Johnny Rabb - Singles

Using the RMP-5 Rhythm Coach, Johnny teaches how to refine the single-stroke roll with dynamics and accuracy.

Apr 01, 2009•4 min

Lesson 14: Johnny Rabb - Quiet Count/Paradiddle

Build up your paradiddle chops with Johhny Rabb and the RMP-5 Rhythm Coach.

Feb 26, 2009•4 min

Lesson 13: Johnny Rabb - Latin

Learn Johnny Rabb’s contemporary approach to traditional Latin grooves in this lesson.

Feb 19, 2009•3 min

Lesson 12: Mike Snyder - Locking Kick with Bass Guitar

Mike Snyder demonstrates how to change the feel of a tune by what is played on the kick drum.

Feb 05, 2009•2 min

Lesson 11: Johnny Rabb - Double Strokes

Learn how to apply this fundamental rudiment to the entire drum set to create some creative and practical grooves.

Jan 28, 2009•2 min

Lesson 10: Johnny Rabb - Basic 8th-Note Grooves

Johnny Rabb teaches simple but practical ways to play these fundamental grooves by varying the hit hat, adding fills, and putting it all together.

Jan 09, 2009•3 min

Lesson 9: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Funky

Learn how to smoothly transition between a “straight” rock feel to a “funky” feel within the same song.

Jan 09, 2009•2 min

Lesson 8: Johnny Rabb - Double Bass

Improve your double bass skills by practicing these kickin’ exercises.

Jan 09, 2009•2 min

Lesson 7: Mike Snyder - Basic Jazz/Swing Feel

Mike teaches the fundamental techniques for playing effective jazz/swing patterns.

Jan 09, 2009•2 min

Lesson 6: Johnny Rabb - Basic 16th-Note Grooves

Johnny Rabb teaches simple but practical ways to play these fundamental grooves by varying the kick drum, hi-hat, accents, fills and more.

Jan 09, 2009•3 min

Lesson 5: Mike Snyder - Latin 101: Bossa Nova

Master the classic bossa-nova groove with this Latin lesson.

Jan 09, 2009•3 min

Lesson 4: Johnny Rabb - Double Bass (Shuffle)

Take your double bass skills to the next level by learning the double bass shuffle.

Jan 09, 2009•2 min

Lesson 3: Mike Snyder - Shuffle Grooves

Master basic shuffle grooves with this easy to follow lesson.

Jan 09, 2009•4 min

Lesson 2: Johnny Rabb - Single Paradiddles

Learn how to apply this basic rudiment to the entire drum set to create some creative and musical grooves.

Jan 09, 2009•3 min

Lesson 1: Johnny Rabb - Hand & Foot Combos

Add flash and excitement to your fills and solos with these easy to learn exercises.

Jan 09, 2009•2 min

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