Rick Danko's Electric Bass Techniques

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Release Date: 1987

Label: Homespun Video

No one who has seen or heard The Band will ever forget
Rick Danko's dynamic and exciting bass playing. His
percussive, driving style is so distinctive that it is one of
the trademarks of The Band's unique sound.

This wonderful one-hour instructional video details some of
the exercises, picking techniques and musical ideas that
have formed his style through the years. With his character-
istic enthusiasm and good humor, Rick teaches:

- The proper way to play scales
- Several exercises to provide you with great bass lines
- His use of a flat pick and the palm of his right hand to get
his unique, percussive sound
- Tips on how he coordinates his playing with a drummer
- Rhythm tracks to practice what you have learned

Also included in this video are an interview in which Rick
describes his musical influences and experiences, and an intimate
performance of a song played jam-style with some of his
Woodstock friends. This Tape is a wonderful treat, not only
for bass players but for anyone interested in the music of
this legendary performer.