Roland V-Drums Lessons

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn funky syncopation with these Gadd-influenced grooves.

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

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

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

Use this performance technique to color and propel a groove.

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

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

Change a groove dramatically by experimenting with different sounds.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Learn to propel a jazz groove using left-hand independence.

Part two of Mike’s jazz independence study.

Learn the concept of playing independent rhythms against a steady jazz groove.

Brad Dutz teaches the basic tones and techniques of the West African Pot Drum using the HandSonic 10.

Learn Talking Drum tones and techniques with Brad Dutz and the Handsonic 10.

Learn groups of seven using different stickings with Johnny Rabb and the RMP-5.

Master groups of five (quintuplets) with Johnny Rabb and the RMP-5.

Learn tabla tones, techniques, and patterns with Brad Dutz and the HandSonic 10.

Explore common djembe tones, techniques, and patterns with Brad Dutz and the HandSonic 10.

Brad Dutz introduces basic Conga techniques and patterns using the HandSonic 10.

Mike takes the mystery out of ghost notes, and teaches how to use them within a simple groove.

Master the Flowadiddle, and learn how to apply this rudiment to the entire drum set.

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.

Master this popular Latin groove with Mike’s easy-to-follow lesson.

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.

Build up your paradiddle chops with Johhny Rabb and the RMP-5 Rhythm Coach.

Learn Johnny Rabb’s contemporary approach to traditional Latin grooves in this lesson.

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.

Improve your double bass skills by practicing these kickin’ exercises.

Mike teaches the fundamental techniques for playing effective jazz/swing patterns.