Roland V-Drums Lessons
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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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57 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.
Lesson 56: Gregg Bissonette - Afro-Cuban
Gregg’s informative study of Afro-Cuban rhythms and the importance of the clave.
Lesson 55: Steve Fisher - Independence (Part 1)
Steve Fisher shows a creative and challenging way to develop drum set independence.
Lesson 54: Gregg Bissonette - Double Bass Fills
Try out these high-energy double bass fills at your next polka gig!
Lesson 53: Gregg Bissonette - Double Bass
Gregg salutes and demonstrates the styles of the double bass masters in this informative lesson.
Lesson 52: Gregg Bissonette - Motown
Join Gregg on a trip to the Motor City and explore the style and groove of Motown.
Lesson 51: Gregg Bissonette - Funk
Learn funky syncopation with these Gadd-influenced grooves.
Lesson 50: Gregg Bissonette - “Texas” Blues Shuffle
Master the Texas Shuffle with this “double-trouble” mix of groove and style.
Lesson 49: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Open 5-Stroke Roll
Apply this versatile rudiment to the entire drum set to create exciting fills.
Lesson 48: Johnny Rabb - Single Paradiddle: Auto Up/Down
Develop speed and endurance with this paradiddle chop-builder and the RMP-5.
Lesson 47: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Hi-Hat Push/Pull
Use this performance technique to color and propel a groove.
Lesson 46: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Hi-Hat Accents
Using quarter-note accents on the hi-hat to enliven a groove.
Lesson 45: Johnny Rabb - Paradiddles
Johnny teaches a hand-/foot-based paradiddle lesson using the RMP-5 “mini-kit.”
Lesson 44: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Try Different Sounds
Change a groove dramatically by experimenting with different sounds.
Lesson 43: Brad Dutz - Cajon Basics
Brad teaches the basic tones and techniques of the cajon as played on the HandSonic 10.
Lesson 42: Steve Fisher - Triplet & Double Stroke Variations
Steve demonstrates and explains triplet and double stroke fills using alternate stickings.
Lesson 41: Steve Fisher - Choosing Fills Wisely
Steve explains and demonstrates the concept of playing appropriate drum fills to fit a musical style.
Lesson 40: Johnny Rabb - 16th-Note Accents
Learn to accent single-stroke 16th-notes with Johnny Rabb and the RMP-5 Rhythm Coach.
Lesson 39: Steve Fisher - Triplet Fills
In this episode, Steve teaches playing triplet fills around the drum set and within a groove.
Lesson 38: Brad Dutz - Finger Patterns (Part 2)
Part two of Brad’s introduction to basic finger exercises for hand percussion.
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.
Lesson 36: Brad Dutz - Finger Patterns (Part 1)
Using the HandSonic 15, Brad introduces basic finger exercises to help develop hand percussion technique.
Lesson 35: Johnny Rabb - Rhythmic Notes/Singles
Johnny 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
Learn to propel a jazz groove using left-hand independence.
Lesson 32: Mike Snyder - Swing Dependence 1
Learn the concept of playing independent rhythms against a steady jazz groove.
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.
Lesson 30: Brad Dutz - Talking Drum Basics
Learn Talking Drum tones and techniques with Brad Dutz and the Handsonic 10.
Lesson 29: Johnny Rabb - Sevens (Septuplets)
Learn groups of seven using different stickings with Johnny Rabb and the RMP-5.
Lesson 28: Johnny Rabb - Fives (Quintuplets)
Master groups of five (quintuplets) with Johnny Rabb and the RMP-5.
Lesson 27: Brad Dutz - Tabla Basics
Learn tabla tones, techniques, and patterns with Brad Dutz and the HandSonic 10.
Lesson 26: Brad Dutz - Djembe Basics
Explore common djembe tones, techniques, and patterns with Brad Dutz and the HandSonic 10.
Lesson 25: Brad Dutz - Conga Basics
Brad Dutz introduces basic Conga techniques and patterns using the HandSonic 10.
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.
Lesson 23: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Flowadiddle
Master the Flowadiddle, and learn how to apply this rudiment to the entire drum set.
Lesson 22: Johnny Rabb - Triplets
Master triplet fills between the hands and feet with this fun and easy-to-follow lesson.
Lesson 21: Johnny Rabb - Double Stroke
Using 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
Mike demonstrates a practical exercise with a focus on effectively using the metronome.
Lesson 19: Mike Snyder - Latin 101: The Samba
Master this popular Latin groove with Mike’s easy-to-follow lesson.
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.