Chris Layton - Double Trouble Drums (Hot Licks)

An entertaining and instructive lesson from Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton. Aided by Arlen Roth and Tommy Shannon, Chris gives an in-depth demonstration that includes one-handed rolls, double hand sticking, getting the right feel, 6/8 shuffles, triplet roll fills, and the use of the bass drum in shuffles, as well as choosing and tuning your kit.

Videos

• Introduction (09:48) - In this first video, Chris Layton welcomes you to the course and plays

• 4/4 Rock & Roll (05:26) - Chris discusses playing a rock & roll 4/4 and combining the 4/4 and shuffle.

• Relaxation & Wide Shuffle Variations (07:26) - In this video, Chris taks about keeping the groove while keeping it

• Playing with a Band & Shuffle (05:08) - Chris shares his thoughts on how to play with a band and plays another shuffle.

• Shuffle with Tommy Shannon (01:57) - Chris' Double Trouble bandmate joins the fun to play along with a shuffle.

• Rotating Pattern (03:09) - In this video, Chris shares an evolving beat he has played in past songs.

• Equipment (07:12) - Chris talks about his drum set.

• Improvisation (01:43) - In this quick video, Chris shows some improvisation techniques.

• About Stevie Ray (01:52) - Chris talks about the great Stevie Ray Vaughan.

• Group Performances & Conclusion (07:25) - In this final video, Chris wraps up the course ans gives one last performance.