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.

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

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

10-24
05:05

Lesson 56: Gregg Bissonette - Afro-Cuban

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

01-31
07:45

Lesson 55: Steve Fisher - Independence (Part 1)

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

12-06
03:24

Lesson 54: Gregg Bissonette - Double Bass Fills

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

09-30
03:38

Lesson 53: Gregg Bissonette - Double Bass

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

07-08
08:28

Lesson 52: Gregg Bissonette - Motown

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

02-23
07:46

Lesson 51: Gregg Bissonette - Funk

Learn funky syncopation with these Gadd-influenced grooves.

12-28
03:55

Lesson 50: Gregg Bissonette - “Texas” Blues Shuffle

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

12-23
05:46

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

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

12-17
00:59

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

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

12-13
02:34

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

Use this performance technique to color and propel a groove.

12-10
00:55

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

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

12-08
01:07

Lesson 45: Johnny Rabb - Paradiddles

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

12-03
03:11

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

Change a groove dramatically by experimenting with different sounds.

11-26
00:58

Lesson 43: Brad Dutz - Cajon Basics

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

08-13
01:42

Lesson 42: Steve Fisher - Triplet & Double Stroke Variations

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

08-05
03:07

Lesson 41: Steve Fisher - Choosing Fills Wisely

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

06-17
01:22

Lesson 40: Johnny Rabb - 16th-Note Accents

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

06-01
03:58

Lesson 39: Steve Fisher - Triplet Fills

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

05-07
03:30

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

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

04-29
04:18

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