Roland V-Drums Lessons: Recent Episodes
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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.
This timeless lesson features three classic grooves made famous by Led Zeppelin’s legendary drummer, John Bonham.
Gregg salutes and demonstrates the styles of the double bass masters in this informative lesson.
Brad teaches the basic tones and techniques of the cajon as played on the HandSonic 10.
Steve demonstrates and explains triplet and double stroke fills using alternate stickings.
Steve explains and demonstrates the concept of playing appropriate drum fills to fit a musical style.
In this episode, Steve teaches playing triplet fills around the drum set and within a groove.
New to playing fills on the drums? Join Steve in this informative lesson on basic 16th-note fills.
Using the HandSonic 15, Brad introduces basic finger exercises to help develop hand percussion technique.
Johnny Rabb teaches how to cycle through different rhythmic subdivisions using the RMP-5 Rhythm Coach.
Brad Dutz teaches the basic tones and techniques of the West African Pot Drum using the HandSonic 10.
Explore common djembe tones, techniques, and patterns with Brad Dutz and the HandSonic 10.
Mike takes the mystery out of ghost notes, and teaches how to use them within a simple groove.
Master triplet fills between the hands and feet with this fun and easy-to-follow lesson.
Using an RMP-5 “mini kit,” Johnny teaches a great warm-up exercise using double-stroke patterns.
Mike demonstrates a practical exercise with a focus on effectively using the metronome.
Learn how to apply this basic rudiment to the entire drum set to create some creative and musical grooves.
Master basic Jazz/Swing grooves while using a metronome to maximize your practice sessions.
Mike demonstrates how to play a hi-hat foot (or heel) splash with this quick-yet-useful tip.
Using the RMP-5 Rhythm Coach, Johnny teaches how to refine the single-stroke roll with dynamics and accuracy.
Mike Snyder demonstrates how to change the feel of a tune by what is played on the kick drum.
Learn how to apply this fundamental rudiment to the entire drum set to create some creative and practical 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.
Learn how to smoothly transition between a “straight” rock feel to a “funky” feel within the same song.
Johnny Rabb teaches simple but practical ways to play these fundamental grooves by varying the kick drum, hi-hat, accents, fills and more.
Learn how to apply this basic rudiment to the entire drum set to create some creative and musical grooves.