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 percussion instruments.
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Lesson 34: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Swing with Left-Hand Chatter03-11-2010
Learn to propel a jazz groove using left-hand independence.
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Lesson 33: Mike Snyder - Swing Dependence 203-01-2010
Part two of Mike’s jazz independence study.
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Lesson 32: Mike Snyder - Swing Dependence 102-19-2010
Learn the concept of playing independent rhythms against a steady jazz groove.
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Lesson 31: Brad Dutz - Pot (Udu) Drum Basics02-04-2010
Brad Dutz teaches the basic tones and techniques of the West African Pot Drum using the HandSonic 10.
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Lesson 30: Brad Dutz - Talking Drum Basics01-29-2010
Learn Talking Drum tones and techniques with Brad Dutz and the Handsonic 10.
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Lesson 29: Johnny Rabb - Sevens (Septuplets)11-10-2009
Learn groups of seven using different stickings with Johnny Rabb and the RMP-5.
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Lesson 28: Johnny Rabb - Fives (Quintuplets)11-03-2009
Master groups of five (quintuplets) with Johnny Rabb and the RMP-5.
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Lesson 27: Brad Dutz - Tabla Basics10-15-2009
Learn tabla tones, techniques, and patterns with Brad Dutz and the HandSonic 10.
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Lesson 26: Brad Dutz - Djembe Basics09-17-2009
Explore common djembe tones, techniques, and patterns with Brad Dutz and the HandSonic 10.
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Lesson 25: Brad Dutz - Conga Basics09-10-2009
Brad introduces basic Conga techniques and patterns using the HandSonic 10.
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Lesson 24: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Ghost Notes08-11-2009
Mike takes the mystery out of ghost notes, and teaches how to use them within a simple groove.
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Lesson 23: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Flowadiddle08-07-2009
Master the Flowadiddle, and learn how to apply this rudiment to the entire drum set.
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Lesson 22: Johnny Rabb - Triplets07-24-2009
Master triplet fills between the hands and feet with this fun and easy-to-follow lesson.
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Lesson 21: Johnny Rabb - Double Stroke07-17-2009
Using an RMP-5 “mini kit,” Johnny teaches a great warm-up exercise using double-stroke patterns.
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Lesson 20: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Metronome 16th-Note Study07-07-2009
Mike demonstrates a practical exercise with a focus on effectively using the metronome.
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Lesson 19: Mike Snyder - Latin 101: The Samba06-23-2009
Master this popular Latin groove with Mike’s easy-to-follow lesson.
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Lesson 18: Johnny Rabb - Double Paradiddles06-03-2009
Learn how to apply this basic rudiment to the entire drum set to create some creative and musical grooves.
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Lesson 17: Mike Snyder - Jazz/Swing with Metronome05-14-2009
Master basic Jazz/Swing grooves while using a metronome to maximize your practice sessions.
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Lesson 16: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Hi-Hat Foot Splash05-07-2009
Mike demonstrates how to play a hi-hat foot (or heel) splash with this quick-yet-useful tip.
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Lesson 15: Johnny Rabb - Singles04-01-2009
Using the RMP-5 Rhythm Coach, Johnny teaches how to refine the single-stroke roll with dynamics and accuracy.
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Lesson 14: Johnny Rabb - Quiet Count/Paradiddle02-26-2009
Build up your paradiddle chops with Johhny Rabb and the RMP-5 Rhythm Coach.
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Lesson 13: Johnny Rabb - Latin02-19-2009
Learn Johnny Rabb’s contemporary approach to traditional Latin grooves in this lesson.
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Lesson 12: Mike Snyder - Locking Kick with Bass Guitar02-05-2009
Mike Snyder demonstrates how to change the feel of a tune by what is played on the kick drum.
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Lesson 11: Johnny Rabb - Double Strokes01-28-2009
Learn how to apply this fundamental rudiment to the entire drum set to create some creative and practical grooves.
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Lesson 10: Johnny Rabb - Basic 8th-note Grooves01-09-2009
Johnny Rabb teaches simple but practical ways to play these fundamental grooves by varying the hit hat, adding fills, and putting it all together.
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Lesson 9: Mike Snyder - Quick Tip: Funky01-09-2009
Learn how to smoothly transition between a “straight” rock feel to a “funky” feel within the same song.
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Lesson 8: Johnny Rabb - Double Bass01-09-2009
Improve your double bass skills by practicing these kickin’ exercises.
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Lesson 7: Mike Snyder - Basic Jazz/Swing Feel01-09-2009
Mike teaches the fundamental techniques for playing effective jazz/swing patterns.
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Lesson 6: Johnny Rabb - Basic 16th-note Grooves01-09-2009
Johnny Rabb teaches simple but practical ways to play these fundamental grooves by varying the kick drum, hi-hat, accents, fills and more.
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Lesson 5: Mike Snyder - Latin 101: Bossa Nova01-09-2009
Master the classic bossa-nova groove with this Latin lesson.
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Lesson 4: Johnny Rabb - Double Bass (Shuffle)01-09-2009
Take your double bass skills to the next level by learning the double bass shuffle.
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Lesson 3: Mike Snyder - Shuffle Grooves01-09-2009
Master basic shuffle grooves with this easy to follow lesson.
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Lesson 2: Johnny Rabb - Single Paradiddles01-09-2009
Learn how to apply this basic rudiment to the entire drum set to create some creative and musical grooves.
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Lesson 1: Johnny Rabb - Hand & Foot Combos01-09-2009
Add flash and excitement to your fills and solos with these easy to learn exercises.
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