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Bass Performance 101: Modes

Author: Danny Morris

Lesson description

Danny Morris--or Danny Mo, as he's known to his students--is a Professor of Bass at Berklee College of Music, and the author/instructor of Berkleemusic online courses Bass Performance 101 and R'n'B Bass. He is known for his muted tone, warm personality, and ability to work with all level of students.

Danny gigs regularly with the band Calypso Hurricane and was the bass player for the James Montgomery Blues Band and Jon Pousette-Dart band. He has also performed with Bo Diddley, Robin Ford, James Cotton, and Paula Abdul. Danny is the author of Instant Bass and Essential Rock Grooves for Bass.

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