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.

Episodes

Lesson 57: Gregg Bissonette - “Gregg Zep-Lin”

October 24, 2012

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

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Lesson 56: Gregg Bissonette - Afro-Cuban

January 31, 2012

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

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Lesson 55: Steve Fisher - Independence (Part 1)

December 6, 2011

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

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Lesson 54: Gregg Bissonette - Double Bass Fills

September 30, 2011

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

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Lesson 53: Gregg Bissonette - Double Bass

July 8, 2011

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

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Lesson 52: Gregg Bissonette - Motown

February 23, 2011

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

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Lesson 51: Gregg Bissonette - Funk

December 28, 2010

Learn funky syncopation with these Gadd-influenced grooves.

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Lesson 50: Gregg Bissonette - “Texas” Blues Shuffle

December 23, 2010

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

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

December 17, 2010

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

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

December 13, 2010

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

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

December 10, 2010

Use this performance technique to color and propel a groove.

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

December 8, 2010

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

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Lesson 45: Johnny Rabb - Paradiddles

December 3, 2010

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

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

November 26, 2010

Change a groove dramatically by experimenting with different sounds.

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Lesson 43: Brad Dutz - Cajon Basics

August 13, 2010

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

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Lesson 42: Steve Fisher - Triplet & Double Stroke Variations

August 5, 2010

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

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Lesson 41: Steve Fisher - Choosing Fills Wisely

June 17, 2010

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

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Lesson 40: Johnny Rabb - 16th-Note Accents

June 1, 2010

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

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Lesson 39: Steve Fisher - Triplet Fills

May 7, 2010

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

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

April 29, 2010

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

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Roland V-Drums Lessons

Episodes

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Lesson 55: Steve Fisher - Independence (Part 1)

Lesson 54: Gregg Bissonette - Double Bass Fills

Lesson 53: Gregg Bissonette - Double Bass

Lesson 52: Gregg Bissonette - Motown

Lesson 51: Gregg Bissonette - Funk

Lesson 50: Gregg Bissonette - “Texas” Blues Shuffle

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

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

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

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

Lesson 45: Johnny Rabb - Paradiddles

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

Lesson 43: Brad Dutz - Cajon Basics

Lesson 42: Steve Fisher - Triplet & Double Stroke Variations

Lesson 41: Steve Fisher - Choosing Fills Wisely

Lesson 40: Johnny Rabb - 16th-Note Accents

Lesson 39: Steve Fisher - Triplet Fills

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

Popular Podcasts

Lesson 57: Gregg Bissonette - “Gregg Zep-Lin”

Lesson 56: Gregg Bissonette - Afro-Cuban